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Cyprus International University
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HIGH VOLTAGE UNDERGROUND CABLES

Course
EELE635 - HIGH VOLTAGE UNDERGROUND CABLES
Department
Electrical - Electronic Engineering - English - PhD
Course Type
Course
Status
Required
Language
English
Credit
3
ECTS
0
T+P+L
3 + 0 + 0
Course Coordinator(s)
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Prerequisite
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Keywords
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Course Description

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HIGH VOLTAGE UNDERGROUND CABLES

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Course outcomes

  1. 01 Define Different Types of Power Cables
  2. 02 Calculate Cable Parameters
  3. 03 Design of Cables
  4. 04 Learn Different Cable Characteristics
  5. 05 Classify Cable Losses
  6. 06 Select Cables
  7. 07 Diagnose Cable Faults

Course Syllabus

Week Topic
Week 1 Types of power cable and definitions. Conductors and insulating materials for cables.
Week 2 Calculations of cable parameters. Design of cables: Electrical field distributions and electrical stress performance.
Week 3 Aging, electrical treeing and partial discharges in cables.
Week 4 Thermal characteristics and current carrying capacities of cables. Short-time and short-circuit performance of cables.
Week 5 Cooling of cables. Cable losses. Transposition of cables. Interference and screening of cables.
Week 6 Corrosion and protection of cables.
Week 7 Cable manufacturing. Cable tests. Cable selection.
Week 8 Midterm Exams
Week 9 Midterm Exams
Week 10 Diagnosis and location of cable faults.
Week 11 Diagnosis and location of cable faults.
Week 12 Economics of cable. Cable accessories: terminations and joints.
Week 13 Special cables (direct-current cables, superconducting cables, gas insulated cables, cables with sodium conductor, extra high voltage cables, sea cables).
Week 14 Cable standards and specifications.
Week 15 Final Exams

Reference Books & Course Materials

  1. 01 R. Bartnikas, K. D. Srivastava, Power and Communication Cables-Theory and Applications, IEEE Press, New York, 2000, 2003.
  2. 02 G. J. Anders, Rating of Electric Power Cables in Unfavorable Thermal Environment, IEEE Press Series on Power Engineering, New York, 2005.
  3. 03 L. Heinhold, Power Cables and Their Applications, Siemens, Berlin and Munich, 1970, 1979, 1990.
  4. 04 B. M. Weedy, Thermal Design of Underground Systems, John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York, 1988.

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes

  1. Based on master's-level qualifications, be able to develop and deepen current and advanced knowledge in the field at the level of expertise through original thinking and/or research, and achieve original conceptualizations that contribute innovation to the field.
  2. Should be able to comprehend the interdisciplinary interactions related to their field and employ specialized knowledge to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate new and complex ideas, leading to original conclusions.
  3. Should be able to systematically evaluate and apply new knowledge in their field.
  4. Should be able to develop innovative ideas, methods, designs, and/or applications that contribute to the advancement of the field, or apply existing ideas, methods, designs, and/or applications to a different field. Should be able to investigate, comprehend, design, adapt, and implement original research topics.
  5. hould be able to critically analyze, synthesize, and evaluate new and complex ideas.
  6. Should demonstrate advanced proficiency in the application of research methods in studies related to their field.
  7. Should be able to independently conduct original research that develops innovative ideas, methods, designs, and/or applications, or applies existing ideas, methods, designs, and/or applications to a different field, thereby contributing to the advancement of their field.
  8. Should be able to extend the frontiers of knowledge in their field by publishing at least one scientific article in a national and/or international peer-reviewed journal and/or by producing or critically interpreting an original work.
  9. Should be able to demonstrate leadership in addressing original and interdisciplinary problems within complex environments.
  10. Should be able to develop innovative ideas and methods in their field through the effective use of higher-order cognitive skills, including creative and critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making.
  11. Should be able to critically analyze and enhance social relationships and the norms that shape these relationships, and lead actions toward their transformation when necessary.
  12. Should be able to defend original viewpoints when discussing issues related to their field with experts and establish effective communication that demonstrates their expertise and competence in the field.
  13. Should be able to conduct advanced written, oral, and visual communication and participate in discussions using at least one foreign language at the C1 level of the European Language Portfolio.
  14. Should be able to contribute to the development and sustainability of a knowledge society by disseminating scientific, technological, social, and cultural advancements related to their field.
  15. Should be able to engage in effective interactions by employing strategic decision-making processes to address and solve problems encountered in their field.
  16. Should be able to contribute to solving social, scientific, cultural, and ethical issues related to their field and promote the advancement of these values.
  17. Based on master's-level qualifications, be able to develop and deepen current and advanced knowledge in the field at the level of expertise through original thinking and/or research, and achieve original conceptualizations that contribute innovation to the field.

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