Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Protection and High Voltage Engineering
Credit Points: 12.00
Course Coordinator: Dr Tariq Nazir
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925
Course Coordinator Email: tariq.nazir@rmit.edu.au
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
You are required to have passed EEET2106 Power System Analysis and Control or completed equivalent studies.
You must be able to model and analyse large power systems including transmission lines for steady state and transient conditions. You must be able to undertake fault analysis and modelling of balanced and unbalanced conditions. You must know the basics of earthing and protection for distribution systems and installations.
Knowledge of electromagnetic theory is an advantage.
Course Description
This course explores various aspects of the design and operation of modern power systems. The focus will be on the area of Protection in Power Systems and High Voltage Engineering. In the laboratory classes, you will work with some state-of-the-art equipment used in industry for protection and measurement in power systems.
The course will introduce students to the principle of high voltage test system in AC, DC and impulse voltages, breakdown mechanism in solid and gas insulating medium and non-intrusive test methods to evaluate the performance of electrical insulation system. In addition, we will introduce topics such as protection system using overcurrent relay, distance relay and directional relay.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
This course contributes to the program learning outcomes for the following program(s):
PLO 1. Demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of engineering theories, principles and concepts within multi-disciplinary engineering practice
PLO 2. Demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline
PLO 4. Apply advanced knowledge of established engineering methods in the analysis of complex problems in the engineering discipline
PLO 5. Utilise advanced mathematics, software, tools and techniques, in the conduct of research into the design and analysis of complex engineering systems
PLO 6. Use a systems engineering approach to synthesize and apply procedures for design, prototyping and testing to develop creative, sustainable and integrated solutions to complex engineering problems.
PLO 7. Apply advanced contemporary engineering technologies and practices and research principles and methods, taking into account risk and economic, social, environmental and global context, to plan and execute complex projects.
For more information on the program learning outcomes for your program, please see the program guide.
On completion of this course, you should be able to:
CLO1 Design advanced integrated protection techniques for high voltage power system components.
CLO2 Critically rationalise high voltage hardware selection for power system protection and performance from technical and theoretical perspectives.
CLO3 Deconstruct the theoretical and technical concepts of high voltage generation, measurement, and electric field modelling.
CLO4 Critically analyse the fundamentals of breakdown mechanisms in advanced dielectric materials at high voltages.
CLO5 Design specialised high-voltage network configuration and monitoring solutions for sustained grid-level operational health."
Overview of Learning Activities
The learning activities in this course include study of theoretical principles, problem solving and laboratory work.
You are expected to participate with the pre-recorded lectures and tutorials, work on your laboratory assignments in groups and study individually.
Learning materials and important references will be made available on Canvas.
Overview of Learning Resources
You will be able to access course information and learning materials through RMIT University’s online systems.
Lists of relevant reference texts, resources in the library and freely accessible Internet sites will be provided.
You will also use state-of-the-art laboratory equipment and computer software within the School during project and assignment work.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment tasks
Assessment Task 1: Formative Quiz (Two in total)
Weighting: 20%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Assessment Task 2: Laboratory exercises
Weighting: 30%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Assessment Task 3: Mid-Semester Test
Weighting: 20%
This assessment task supports CLOs 3 & 4
Assessment Task 4: End-of-Semester Test
Weighting: 30%
This assessment task supports CLO 1, 2 & 5
If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.