DEE-24116 Distribution Automation, 5 cr

Person responsible

Sami Repo, Pekka Verho

Lessons

Implementation Period Person responsible Requirements
DEE-24116 2017-01 4 Peyman Jafary
Sami Repo
Exam and laboratory works

Learning Outcomes

After the course the student can define the objective of distribution network operation and the functions of distribution automation. In addition the student can explain the objectives and principles of relay protection in the case of distribution networks. He or she can also analyze the processes dealing with network operation and apply different automation solutions for them and analyze their benefits. He or she also has an idea on the development trends and ongoing research on the area of the course.

Content

Content Core content Complementary knowledge Specialist knowledge
1. Principles of distribution network operation  History and future of network peration and technology development.   
2. Principles of relay protection. The idea of using intelligent electronic device (IED) as protection relay and key element in distribution automation system.  History of protection relay technology.   
3. Structure and functions of distribution automation system.   Communication system. IT-architecteture and system integration.   
4. Applying distribution automation in network operation: Network monitoring, fault management, operations planning and optimization  Applications under development and research.   
5. Analyzing the benefits of distribution automation.     

Instructions for students on how to achieve the learning outcomes

Examination

Assessment scale:

Numerical evaluation scale (0-5)

Study material

Type Name Author ISBN URL Additional information Examination material
Lecture slides     Sami Repo         Yes   
Other literature           Selection of articles and reports.   Yes   

Prerequisites

Course Mandatory/Advisable Description
DEE-23010 Sähköverkkotekniikka Mandatory   1
DEE-23216 Introduction to Smart Grids and Renewable Energy Mandatory   1

1 . For int. students DEE-23216 Suom. kiel. DEE-23010



Correspondence of content

Course Corresponds course  Description 
DEE-24116 Distribution Automation, 5 cr SVT-3431 Distribution Automation, 5 cr  
DEE-24116 Distribution Automation, 5 cr SET-6356 Distribution Automation, 5 cr  

Updated by: Ketola Susanna, 30.03.2017