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Course unit, curriculum year 2020–2021
DEE-24116
Distribution Automation, 5 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 4 (8.3.2021–31.5.2021)
Course code
DEE-24116Language of instruction
EnglishAcademic year
2020–2021Level of study
Intermediate studiesGrading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Sami RepoResponsible teacher:
Peyman JafaryResponsible organisation
Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences 100 %
Core content
- Principles of distribution network operation. Structure and functions of distribution automation system.
- Principles of relay protection. The idea of using intelligent electronic device (IED) as protection relay and key element in distribution automation system.
- Network monitoring: AMR/AMI, substation monitoring, sensors, RTU
- Fault management: Field automation for medium voltage fault location, isolation and supply restoration, Switching components, Protection solutions
- Outages. Analyzing the benefits of distribution automation. Relibility theory.
- Operations planning and optimization. Switching, voltage control and overloading management.
Complementary knowledge
- History and future of network operation and technology development. Communication system. IT-architecture and system integration.
- History of protection relay technology.
- State estimation and pseudo measurements (load profiles)
- Integration of DER into DA, IoT and Big data
Learning outcomes
Prerequisites
Recommended prerequisites
Learning material
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Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
Completion of all options is required.
Participation in teaching
08.03.2021 – 04.05.2021
Active in period 4 (8.3.2021–31.5.2021)
29.03.2021 – 10.05.2021
Active in period 4 (8.3.2021–31.5.2021)
Independent study
08.03.2021 – 30.04.2021
Active in period 4 (8.3.2021–31.5.2021)
Exam
08.03.2021 – 30.04.2021
Active in period 4 (8.3.2021–31.5.2021)