This course introduces the principles and practical aspects of generation, transmission distribution and control of electrical energy. On successful completion of this course, the student should be able to discuss the technical, environmental and economic considerations of planning and operating different types of electrical plant (generators, transformers, circuit breakers, cables, insulators and transmission lines), as well as principles of substation layout, control, instrumentation and protection. The student should also be aware of the theoretical principles of system stability, load flow, and fault analysis of power systems using computing software tools.

This course is available in the following programme(s):

OP7005 BEngTech Electrical & Electronic Engineering Major

What’s in the course

• Power systems: environment and planning, economics
• Generation, transmission and distribution systems
• Lines, cables and distributors
• Transformers
• Surges, insulation coordination
• Loads, scheduling and voltage control
• HV Testing, commissioning
• Substations: layout, reliability, safety
• High voltage switchgear
• Protection relays: protection schemes
• Fault calculations and symmetrical components
• Supervisory Control and Communications Coordination

Prerequisite

ELE 2702 Electrical Measurement and Analysis

Assessment

In course work 40%
Examination 60%

Fees

New Zealand Student Fee $595.00

What do I do now?

Request a copy of the brochure
Download an enrolment form (pdf).
For further information free phone 0508 650 200 or email

Other Information

This course is only available to New Zealand students, and all students must be living in New Zealand throughout the course of study.

You will require access to email and the internet.