Course Information

Course Code:
Course Number:
Code Course Name Language Type
ELK 426 Very High Voltage Technique Turkish Elective
Local Credits ECTS Theoretical Tutorial Laboratory
3 6 3 0 0
Course Prerequisites and Class Restriction
Prerequisites ELK 312 MIN DD
or ELK 312E MIN DD
Class Restriction None
Course Description
Alternatives to long distance power transmission. Power transmission using extra high alternating voltage. Economical voltage level. Corona phenomena. Extra high voltage transmission line main parameters. Transmission line towers. AC power circuit- breakers and lightning arresters. Power cables. Insulation coordination. Power transmission using extra high direct voltage. Design of high voltage DC cables and overhead transmission lines. Lightning arresters and power circuit-breakers for direct current transmission systems. Insulation coordination in DC high voltage transmission lines.