Power electricity and electricity motors (3 cr)

Objective

The student gets an understanding of electric energy production, transmission, distribution systems, requirements set by the operating conditions of electricity and protection methods. The student knows how to choose motors, starting and control methods for various electrical applications. He knows how to calculate the price comparisons of different forms of energy and electricity tariffs, and he masters power calculations.

Content

Electrical accidents and their emergency first aid
Electricity operating conditions and protection methods
Electric energy production, transmission and distribution systems
Electricity pricing
Electric motor technology and electric motor drives
Electrical work safety training is included in the course

Materials

Learning material on a learning platform (e.g. DevMoodle)

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

In addition to the above, the student also knows how to acquire information independently and apply the knowledge she/he has acquired and learned in a versatile way.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

In addition to the above, the student can also apply the knowledge she/he has learned in dimensioning.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student understands the basics and importance of electrical safety, as well as the basics of dimensioning motor drives.

Prerequisites

Basics of electrical engineering