ECS4355

High voltage systems

Q Su

3 points
* 16 lectures and 9 tutorial/laboratory hours
* Second semester
* Clayton
* Prerequisites: ECS2320

Objectives The student is expected to develop a basic understanding of transmission line theory, external and internal overvoltages and protection methods in electrical power systems and a knowledge of high voltage test techniques.

Synopsis Protection zones in power systems; differential, distance and pilot wire protection; physics of circuit interruption; circuit breakers; current chopping and restriking voltages. Underground cables; transmission line phenomena; calculation of surge performance. Lightning phenomena and its effect on a power system. High voltage measurement and testing; insulation coordination; partial discharges; ageing of insulation.

Assessment Examination (2 hours): 60%
* Assignments: 20%
* Laboratory work: 20%

Recommended texts

Glover J D and Sarma M Power system analysis and design 2nd edn, PWS, 1994
Kind D High voltage experimental techniques Vieweg, 1978
Kind D and Karner H High-voltage insulation technology Vieweg, 1985
Kreuger F H Industrial high voltage vols 1 and 2, Delft U P, 1991
Kuffel E and Zaengl W S High-voltage engineering: Fundamentals Pergamon, 1984
Warrington A R van C Protective relays: Their theory and practice vols 1 and 2, 3rd edn, Chapman and Hall, 1977