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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Mühendislik ve Doğa Bilimleri Fakültesi
Programme of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
05171734 Electrical Distribution Systems 4 Autumn 7 3+0+0 5 5
Course Type Elective
Course Cycle Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6)
Course Language Turkish
Methods and Techniques -
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites -
Coordinator -
Instructor(s) -
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Content
Basic considerations. Load characteristics and forecasting methods. Distribution substations. Subtransmission, primary and secondary distribution. Choice of voltage levels. Operational characteristics of cables, aerial lines and transformers. System voltage regulation. Power factor correction. Fusegear, switchgear, current and voltage transformers. Overcurrent and thermal protection. Earthing methods. Economics of distribution systems.
Objectives of the Course
The course aims to teach the general electrical distribution systems and subsystems on three phase systems.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
Basic Vocational Courses X
Specialization / Field Courses X
Support Courses
Transferable Skills Courses
Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Program Learning Outcomes Level
P1 Solid knowledge base in mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering-related subjects, along with the ability to solve complex engineering problems using this knowledge. 4
P2 Ability to identify, describe, mathematically express, and solve challenging engineering problems; the capability to select and utilize appropriate analysis and modeling techniques for this purpose. 5
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No Learning Outcomes Outcome Relationship Measurement Method **
O1 Solve an engineering problem, design and develop products using Electrical and Electronics knowledge and skills. P.1.5 1
O2 Knows basic unit systems, current, voltage, power, energy concepts and calculations of elements P.1.19 1
O3 Knows the working principle of single phase transformers and analyzes their circuits and calculates the efficiency P.2.38 1
O4 Knows the working principle of three-phase transformers and analyzes the circuit and calculates the efficiency P.2.39 1
O5 Must know power calculations P.2.44 1
** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week Topics
1 Basic considerations.
2 Load characteristics and forecasting methods.
3 Load characteristics and forecasting methods.
4 Distribution substations.
5 Subtransmission, primary and secondary distribution.
6 Choice of voltage levels.
7 Operational characteristics of cables, aerial lines and transformers.
8 System voltage regulation.
9 Power factor correction.
10 Fusegear, switchgear, current and voltage transformers.
11 Fusegear, switchgear, current and voltage transformers.
12 Overcurrent and thermal protection.
13 Earthing methods.
14 Economics of distribution systems.
Textbook or Material
Resources Electric Power Distribution System Engineering, by Turan Gönen, McGraw-Hill Publishers, (1986)
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Attendance - -
Laboratory - -
Practice - -
Homework - -
Presentation - -
Projects - -
Quiz - -
Listening - -
Midterms 1 40 (%)
Final Exam 1 60 (%)
Total 100 (%)
ECTS / Working Load Table
Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time 14 3 42
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 14 3 42
Midterms 1 24 24
Quiz 0 0 0
Homework 0 0 0
Practice 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Workshop 0 0 0
Presentation/Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
Fieldwork 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 30 30
Other 0 0 0
Total Work Load: 138
Total Work Load / 30 4,60
Course ECTS Credits: 5
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Learning Outcomes P1 P2
O1 Solve an engineering problem, design and develop products using Electrical and Electronics knowledge and skills. 3 -
O2 Knows basic unit systems, current, voltage, power, energy concepts and calculations of elements 3 -
O3 Knows the working principle of single phase transformers and analyzes their circuits and calculates the efficiency 4 -
O4 Knows the working principle of three-phase transformers and analyzes the circuit and calculates the efficiency 4 -
O5 Must know power calculations - 5