MODULE DETAILS
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Transformers, Circuit Breakers and Switchgear DEETCB607
NOMINAL DURATION IN HOURS 50 hours total time commitment This time commitment includes the structured activities, preparation reading, and attendance at each webinar, completing exercises, practical assessments and proctored assessments. It is also expected that students spend additional time on readings, personal study, independent research and learning, practicing on remote labs and required software and working on any projects and assignments. This module covers transformer configurations and vector group, off circuit and on load tap changers, transformer cooling, dry type and VPI type construction, specifying a transformer, testing and maintaining a transformer, failure prevention, residual life estimation. Further it covers the topics in circuit breaker and their operating principles, specification of MV, LV circuit breakers, switchboard configurations, interlocking within switchgear for safe operation and testing and maintenance of circuit breakers and switchgear. |
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MODULE PURPOSE
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The purpose of the module is for participants to develop a comprehensive knowledge of industrial power system distribution components, particularly transformer principles and applications. |
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MODIFICATION HISTORY |
Ver 4.0 |
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PREREQUISITE AND/OR CO‑REQUISITE MODULES
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Modules that must be delivered and assessed before this module: Electrical Circuits DEEECS602 Modules that must be delivered concurrently with this module: N/A |
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SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES
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On successful completion of this module students will be able to: 1. Explain the purpose, types, construction and characteristics of power transformers 2. Outline the procedures for the installation, maintenance and testing of power transformers 3. Explain the basic purpose and function of high, medium and low voltage switchgear 4. Explain the purpose and function of high, medium and low voltage circuit breakers |
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LEARNING OUTCOMES |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
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Learning outcomes specify what students will be able to do as a result of the learning. |
Assessment criteria provide the criteria by which achievement of the learning outcomes will be judged. |
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1 |
Explain the purpose, types, construction and characteristics of transformers |
1.1 |
Explain the fundamental purposes of power and distribution transformers |
1.2 |
Outline the construction of power and distribution transformers |
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1.3 |
Distinguish between various power and distribution transformer types. |
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1.4 |
Explain key methods of transformer protection |
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2 |
Outline the procedures for the installation, maintenance and testing of transformers |
2.1 |
Outline the steps involved in power and distribution transformer installation |
2.2 |
Describe procedures involved in ensuring transformer oil quality |
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2.3 |
Explain the purpose and procedures for electrical tests and preventive measures with transformers |
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3 |
Explain the basic purpose and function of high, medium and low voltage switchgear |
3.1 |
Explain HV, MV and LV switchgear applications by example |
3.2 |
Outline HV, MV and LV switchgear construction |
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3.3 |
Explain basic principles of metering, protection, and control for HV, MV and LV switchgear |
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3.4 |
Outline fundamental principles of asset management for HV, MV and LV switchgear |
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4 |
Explain the purpose and function of high, medium and low voltage circuit breakers |
4.1 |
Explain the fundamentals of circuit breakers |
4.2 |
Explain typical specification and ratings of circuit breakers |
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4.3 |
Describe the construction of HV, MV and LV circuit breakers |
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DELIVERY MODE
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Online and/or face-to-face |
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SPECIALISED RESOURCES |
N/A |
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ASSESSMENT STRATEGY
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METHODS OF ASSESSMENT Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, structured assessments, samples and questioning. This will include short answer questions on the knowledge content, the use of remote and virtual labs, and writing tasks to apply the learning to academic tasks.
CONDITIONS OF ASSESSMENT Assessor Requirements: Assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the standards for registered training organisation (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.
Assessors must also hold a tertiary qualification in engineering or related field.
The RTO must also ensure that trainers and assessors keep their industry knowledge up to date through ongoing professional development. Assessment Conditions:
Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this module. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required.
The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Assessments may be open book assessment and may be completed off campus. Invigilation software will be used for some assessments to ensure authenticity of work completed.
Model answers must be provided for all knowledge-based assessments to ensure reliability of assessment judgements when marking is undertaken by different assessors.
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Software/Hardware Used
Software
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VPLabs
- v12
- Instruction update 11/09/2019 - v2.4
Hardware
- N/A