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Distribution automation
Individual course
This course covers automation functions and examples of electricity distribution grids.
Course contents
- Principles of distribution network operation. Structure and functions of distribution automation system.
- Principles of relay protection. The idea of using intelligent electronic device (IED) as protection relay and key element in distribution automation system.
- Network monitoring: AMR/AMI, substation monitoring, sensors, RTU
- Fault management: Field automation for medium voltage fault location, isolation and supply restoration, Switching components, Protection solutions
- Outages. Analysing the benefits of distribution automation. Reliability theory.
- Operations planning and optimisation. Switching, voltage control and overloading management.
Learning outcomes
After the course, the student
- can define the objective of distribution network operation and the functions of distribution automation.
- can explain the objectives and principles of relay protection in the case of distribution networks.
- can analyse the processes dealing with network operation and apply different automation solutions for them and analyse their benefits.
- has an idea on the development trends and ongoing research on the area of the course.
Course material
Text book (available as e-book) and lecture material in English available on the webpage of the course.
Teaching methods
Lectures (also available as recordings). There will be an exam and laboratory work/written work. The laboratory work will be performed on campus.
Completion methods
Exam and laboratory work/ written work.
More information in the Tampere University study guide.
You can get a digital badge after completing this course.
automation, digitalisation, electricity distribution, energy market
Responsible teacher
University of Tampere
Ari Nikander
ari.nikander(at)tuni.fi
University of Tampere
Pertti Pakonen
pertti.pakonen(at)tuni.fi
Contact person for applications
FITech Network University
Fanny Qvickström, Student services specialist
info(at)fitech.io
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Topics:
Automation engineering,
Digitalisation,
Energy engineering
Digitalisation,
Energy engineering
Course code:
EE.EES.440
Study credits:
5 ECTS
Price:
0 €
Course level:
Teaching period:
3.3.–31.5.2025
Application start date:
13.11.2024
Application deadline:
5.2.2025
Host university:
Tampere University
Who can apply:
Adult learner,
Degree student
Degree student
Teaching method:
Blended
Place of contact learning:
Tampere
Teaching language:
English
General prerequisites:
Basic knowledge on electricity distribution
Course suitable for:
People working in the domain in the industry and grid companies
