Electrical Installations and Lighting

Electrical installations and lighting are the part of electrical engineering that practically everyone deals with every day. Therefore, their knowledge is almost mandatory for an electrical engineer. This course provides the knowledge of low-voltage electrical installations and lighting necessary for the successful design, good execution, proper testing and safe use of both installations and lighting. The following topics are covered: Electrical installations and legislation, Elements of electrical installations, Dimensioning of conductors, Protection of electrical installations, Electrical hazards and protection against electric shock, Intelligent electrical installations, Effect of light on humans, Basic physics of light and photometry, Lighting with artificial light, Interior lighting design, Safety lighting, Electrical installation design, Road lighting. Practical work on conventional and intelligent installations and on the design and measurement of installations and lighting is presented in the context of tutorials.

Student will know the legality of technical regulations and standardization as well as normative acts in force in the area of electrical installations and lighting. He/she will be aware of the dangers of electricity and will know the principles of protection against electric shock. Student will learn how important lighting is for humans and he/she will know the basics of lighting techniques. Student will also know the state of the art in electrical installations and lighting; the methods for planning of electrical installations and lighting and how to use appropriate tools in the planning process. He/she will be able to perform measurements of electrical installations and lighting. He/she will understand the principles of sustainable construction and be able to design and maintain electrical installations and lighting in accordance with principles of sustainability.

Lectures, laboratory exercises.