Power Systems in Industry and Power Plants
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | ISTS2402 |
| Type: | Optional obligatory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | I-ST 2012V |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 4 (2015-2016) |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Jokinen, Kari |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Learning Outcomes
The student obtains a general idea of power systems used in industry and power plants and understands their similarity. The student knows the special characteristics of a power network and can rate the main components of the network and understands the economic significance of the selection. The student understands the documents related to a industrial electrification project. The student is introduced to various models of wind power station.
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course: 80 h
- of which scheduled studies: 42 h
- of which autonomous studies: 38 h
The assessment of student’s own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Common core themes in Utilisation of Electrical Energy and Power Distribution.
Contents
General structure of industrial and power plant networks. Economic consideration of component selection. Limitation of short circuit calculation and short circuit current in the power network. Earthing methods and equipment. Generator magnatisation systems and generator protection. Generation, impact and reduction of overcurrent surges. Rating of absorbing circuits. Rating of a drive for a typical industrial drive, such as pump or fan. Determining the system specifications and study of typical documents. Technology used in wind power stations based on various generator and converter applications. Short circuit calculation and over current impact are studied using typical calculation and simulation tools for industrial networks
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Teollisuuden ja voimalaitosten sähköjärjestelmät, Kari Jokinen; Assignment material.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, an extensive assignment
Assessment Criteria
1: The student is able, with guidance, to utilise the knowledge/methods/calculations learnt during the study unit.
3: The student is able to utilise the knowledge/methods/calculations learnt during the study unit independently.
5: The student is able to utilise the knowledge/methods/calculations learnt during the study unit independently and combine the knowledge with previously learnt in various contexts.
Assessment Methods
Exam, exercise assessed.