Study Guide 2015-2016

DEE-24116 Distribution Automation, 5 cr

Person responsible

Pekka Verho

Lessons

Implementation 1: DEE-24116 2015-01

Study type P1 P2 P3 P4 Summer
Lectures
Excercises
Laboratory work



 



 



 
 3 h/week
 1 h/week
 4 h/per



 

Lecture times and places: Thursday 12 - 14 SE211 , Friday 10 - 12 SE211 , Friday 10 - 12 SE211

Requirements

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 (1-5) will be used on the course

Study material

Type Name Author ISBN URL Additional information Examination material
Lecture slides     Pekka Verho         Yes   

Prerequisites

Course Mandatory/Advisable Description
DEE-23010 Sähköverkkotekniikka Mandatory   1
DEE-23116 Introduction to Smart Grids Mandatory   1

1 . For international students DEE-23116 Suomenkielisille 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  

Last modified 20.03.2015