Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
7EEE 474DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS3+0+03527.07.2024
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program ELECTRICAL-ELECTRONICS E.
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course To provide general information about distribution networks/stations and feeders.
To provide information about voltage level and conductor cross-sectional area selection.
To explain the operational characteristics of cables, overhead lines, and transformers.
To explain the operating principles of tie-bar and ring systems.
To explain the protection elements and operating principles in transformers and feeders.
To provide general information about overcurrent protection and grounding.
To provide general information about the economic operation of distribution systems.
Course Content Distribution networks
Feeders
Distribution substations
Subtransmission, primary and secondary distribution
Choice of voltage levels
Operational characteristics of cables, overhead lines and transformers
Choice of conductor cross-section
Analysis of tie bar and ring systems
Fusegear and switchgear components; current and voltage transformers
Differential protection of transformers and feeders
Overcurrent protection
Earthing methods
Economics of distribution systems
Course Methods and Techniques The lecture topics are explained using both slides and the whiteboard.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Prof.Dr. AHMET METE VURAL https://akbis.gaziantep.edu.tr/detay/?A_ID=160452_doc-dr_ahmet-mete-vural mvural@gantep.edu.tr
Name of Lecturers Prof.Dr. AHMET METE VURAL https://akbis.gaziantep.edu.tr/detay/?A_ID=160452_doc-dr_ahmet-mete-vural mvural@gantep.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Electric Power Distribution Engineering” (3rd Edition) by Gonen, T
Electric Distribution Systems” (2nd Edition) by Willis H. Lee.
Distribution System Modeling and Analysis with MATLAB and WindMil” (5th Edition) by Kersting, William H., and Kerestes, Robert
Course Notes Lecture notes are shared with students as slides at the beginning of the semester.
Documents https://akbis.gaziantep.edu.tr/detay/?A_ID=160452_doc-dr_ahmet-mete-vural
Assignments https://akbis.gaziantep.edu.tr/detay/?A_ID=160452_doc-dr_ahmet-mete-vural
Exams https://akbis.gaziantep.edu.tr/detay/?A_ID=160452_doc-dr_ahmet-mete-vural

Course Category
Mathematics and Basic Sciences %20
Engineering %20
Engineering Design %20
Social Sciences %0
Education %0
Science %10
Health %0
Field %30

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 2 % 60
Final examination 1 % 40
Total
3
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Weekly lecture hours 14 3 42
Weekly practical lecture hours 14 3 42
Material design, application 2 20 40
Midterm and midterm exam preparation 1 20 20
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5 144

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Students will gain general knowledge about distribution networks/stations and feeders and will be able to recognize the basic system components.
2 Students will be able to perform basic calculations related to voltage level and conductor cross-sectional area selection.
3 Students will learn the operational characteristics of cables, overhead lines, and transformers.
4 Students will be able to understand the operating principles of tie-bar and ring systems.
5 Students will learn about the protection elements and operating principles in transformers and feeders.
6 Students will have general knowledge about overcurrent protection and grounding.
7 Students will have general knowledge about the economic operation of distribution systems.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Distribution networks and feeders The topic suggests attending the lecture by reading the related slide related subject slide
2 Distribution substations The topic suggests attending the lecture by reading the related slide related subject slide
3 Subtransmission, primary and secondary distribution The topic suggests attending the lecture by reading the related slide related subject slide
4 Subtransmission, primary and secondary distribution The topic suggests attending the lecture by reading the related slide related subject slide
5 Choice of voltage levels The topic suggests attending the lecture by reading the related slide related subject slide
6 Operational characteristics of cables, overhead lines and transformers The topic suggests attending the lecture by reading the related slide related subject slide
7 Choice of conductor cross-section The topic suggests attending the lecture by reading the related slide related subject slide
8 Analysis of tie bar and ring systems The topic suggests attending the lecture by reading the related slide related subject slide
9 Fusegear and switchgear components current and voltage transformers The topic suggests attending the lecture by reading the related slide related subject slide
10 Differential protection of transformers and feeders The topic suggests attending the lecture by reading the related slide related subject slide
11 Overcurrent protection The topic suggests attending the lecture by reading the related slide related subject slide
12 Earthing methods The topic suggests attending the lecture by reading the related slide related subject slide
13 Economics of distribution systems The topic suggests attending the lecture by reading the related slide related subject slide
14 Economics of distribution systems The topic suggests attending the lecture by reading the related slide related subject slide

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11
All 4 4 1 3 3 3 4 3 4 4 4
C1 4 4 1 3 3 3 4 3 4 4 4
C2 4 4 1 3 3 3 4 3 4 4 4
C3 4 4 1 3 3 3 4 3 4 4 4
C4 4 4 1 3 3 3 4 3 4 4 4
C5 4 4 1 3 3 3 4 3 4 4 4
C6 4 4 1 3 3 3 4 3 4 4 4
C7 4 4 1 3 3 3 4 3 4 4 4

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