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Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
1EE454HIGH VOLTAGE TECHNIQUES3+0+03514.05.2026

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program ELECTRICAL-ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course (1) To introduce the high voltage types, measurement techniques and generation techniques.
(2) To introduce the electrostatic fields and their analysis on electrode systems.
(3) To introduce the electrical discharges and related losses.
(4) To introduce the nondestructive test techniques
Course Content This course intends to teach the students the high voltage phenomena. The course introduces the high voltage generation and measurement techniques, electrostatic field theory, high voltage cable properties and sizing, electrical discharges, losses, and their measurements. The role of insulation materials and insulation breakdown mechanisms are introduced. Stress control methods for satisfactory operation of power systems are discussed.
Course Methods and Techniques High Voltage Engineering Fundamentals, 2nd Edition, E. Kuffel, W. S. Zaengl
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Asist Prof.Dr. BURAK TEKGÜN burak.tekgun@agu.edu.tr
Name of Lecturers Instructor Dr. Alper Savaşcı https://avesis.agu.edu.tr/alper.savasci alper.savasci@agu.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Lecture notes
High Voltage Engineering Fundamentals, 2nd Edition, E. Kuffel, W. S. Zaengl
Course Notes will be provided after each lecture.
Documents Daha sonra paylaşılacak.
Assignments Daha sonra paylaşılacak.
Exams Daha sonra paylaşılacak.

Course Category
Engineering %50
Engineering Design %50

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
Yarıyıl İçi Çalışmalarının Başarı Notunun Katkısı 1 % 30
Ödev 1 % 15
Proje/Çizim 1 % 15
Final examination 1 % 40
Total
4
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Yazılı Sınav 2 4 8
Grup Sunumu 1 1 1
Grup Projesi 1 20 20
Sunum için Hazırlık 1 20 20
Soru Çözümü 3 9 27
Takım/Grup Çalışması 6 6 36
Yüz Yüze Ders 14 2 28
Derse Devam 14 1 14
Final Sınavı 1 2 2
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5 156

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Bilgi 
1 Recognize basic concepts about high voltage technique.
Yetkinlik 
2 Analyze and design high voltage equipment.
3 Analyze and model the losses associated with the electrical discharges.
4 Test and analyze the high voltage equipment to determine the parameters and losses.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to High Voltage Engineering
2 Electric Fields and Stress Control
3 Breakdown in Gases
4 Breakdown in Liquids and Solids
5 Generation of High Voltages (DC)
6 Generation of High Voltages (AC & Impulse)
7 Measurement of High Voltages and Currents
8 High Voltage Testing of Materials and Equipment
9 Partial Discharges (PD)
10 Overvoltages and Insulation Coordination
11 High Voltage Cables and Bushings - 1
12 High Voltage Cables and Bushings - 2
13 Course Project Presentations
14 Course Project Presentations

 
Sustainable Development Goals
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12
All 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 5 5 5 5 5
In1 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 5 5 5 5 5
Co2 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 5 5 5 5 5
Co3 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 5 5 5 5 5
Co4 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 5 5 5 5 5

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant

  
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