Last Updated | S012019 |
MEE508
Unit Name | ELECTRICAL SAFETY - EARTHING/ GROUNDING |
Unit Code | MEE 508 |
Unit Duration | 1 Term (online) or 1 Semester (on-campus) |
Award |
Graduate Diploma of Engineering ( Electrical Systems ) Duration: 1 year Master of Engineering (Electrical Systems ) 'Duration: 2 years |
Year Level | One |
Unit Creator / Reviewer | Dr Tony Auditore |
Core/Elective: | Core |
Pre/Co-requisites | Nil |
Credit Points |
3 Grad Dip total course credit points = 24 ( 3 credits x 8 (units)) Master total course credit points = 48 (3 credits x 12 ( units )+12 credits ( thesis) |
Mode of Delivery | Online or on-campus. |
Unit Workload |
10 hours per week Lecture - 1 hour Tutorial Lecture - 1 hours Practical/ Lab - 1 hour ( where applicable ) Personal Study recommended - 7 hours ( guided and unguided) |
Unit Description and General Aims
The unit introduces engineers to the importance of earthing/grounding, the components of an earthing/grounding system, and the applied methodology to ensure a safe electrical working environment. The science and the art of earthing/grounding is discussed in detail and then applied in case studies. The aims are to introduce the principles, and provide an understanding of earthing/grounding systems in terms of the Australian Competency Standards for Electrical Safety and Earthing/Grounding. Furthermore, this unit introduces a theoretic point of view on earthing/grounding concepts; thereafter applies these principles in case studies. The role of earthing/grounding engineer is highlighted as a person who is professionally liable for the safety of organisational workers and the general public at large.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this Unit, students are expected to be able to:
Student assessment
Assessment Type (e.g. Assessment -2000 word essay (specify topic) Examination ( specify length and format)) |
When assessed (e.g week 5) |
Weighting (% of total unit marks) | Learning Outcomes Assessed |
Assessment 1 Type: Multi-choice test / Group work / Short answer questions / Role Play / Self-Assessment / Presentation
Topic examples: Earthing/grounding; function of
grounding devices; earth/ground resistance; permitted potential difference, standards; potential)
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Week 5 | 20% | 1, 2,3 |
Assessment 2 Type:Report / Research / Paper / Case Study/ Site Visit/ Problem analysis/ Project / Professional recommendation Example:Report (Midterm Project)
[This will include a progress report; literature review,hypothesis, and methodology
/ conclusions]
Word length: 1000
Topic examples: Earth/Ground fault current of a
substation.Earthing/Grounding systems for substations.Earthing/Grounding of transmission and distribution lines.Impulse characteristics of earthing/grounding devices.
DC Earth/Ground Electrodes.
Materials for Grounding.
Measurement of Earth/Grounding
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Week 8 | 25% | 2,3,4 |
Assessment 3 Type: Report (Final Project)
[If a continuation of the midterm, this should complete the report by adding sections on: methodology,implementation /evaluation, verification/ validation,conclusion/ challenges and recommendations/ future work. If this is a new report, all headings from the midterm and the final reports must be included.]
Word length: 2000
Topic examples : Continuation of midterm
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Final week | 35% | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Practical Participation Example: May be in the form of quizzes, class tests,
practical assessments , remote labs, simulation software or case studies
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Continous | 15% | 5 |
Attendance / Tutorial Participation Example: Presentation, discussion, group work, exercises, self-assessment/reflection, case study analysis, application. |
Continuous | 5% | 1 - 5 |
Prescribed and Recommended readings
Unit Content
One topic is delivered per contact week, with the exception of part-time 24-week units, where one topic is delivered every two weeks.
Topic 1 to 8
Topic 9
Topic 10 and 11
Topic 12
Software/Hardware Used
Software
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Software: Argon
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Version: N/A
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Instructions: N/A
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Additional resources or files: N/A
Hardware
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