Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
You will understand the role, context and contemporary challenges of electricity distribution networks.
You will be able to plan urban and rural electricity distribution networks.
You will gain a critical overview of electricity markets and regulation.
Credits: 5
Schedule: 13.01.2021 - 14.04.2021
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Matti Lehtonen, Robert Millar, Robert Millar
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Matti Lehtonen, Robert Millar, Robert Millar
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Teaching language: English
Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Technical and economic aspects of electricity distribution network planning, functioning of electricity markets and regulation of the distribution business.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Exam, group assignments.
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Contact teaching 50 h, Assignments 30 h, independent studies and work-based learning 20 h, revision 22 h, exam 3 h.
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
1) Lecture slides,
2) pdf documents, links to websites
3) Lakervi & Holmes: Electricity Distribution Network Design, 2nd Edition, IEE.
Substitutes for Courses
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Replaces S-18.3153 and S-18.3154
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
ELEC-E8413 Power Systems or comparable knowledge.
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
4 Quality Education
7 Affordable and Clean Energy
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
12 Responsible Production and Consumption
13 Climate Action
- Teacher: Lehtonen Matti
- Teacher: Millar Robert