Module C: Low-Voltage Electrical Installations

This course provides the knowledge of low-voltage electrical installations necessary for successful design, good performance, proper testing and safe use. It contains the basic knowledge required for a graduate electrical engineer to work successfully in the field of electrical installations.

The following topics are presented within the lectures: Electrical installations and legislation, Elements of electrical installations, Dimensioning of conductors, Protection of electrical installations, Surge protection, Risk of electric current and protection against electric shock, Intelligent electrical installations, Interior lighting design, Safety lighting, Planning of electrical installations , Measurements of electrical installations, Electrical equipment in potentially explosive atmospheres.

Practical work in the field of classic and intelligent installations together with design and measurements of electrical installations are presented in the framework of exercises

Student will know the legality of technical regulations and standardization as well as normative acts in force in the area of electrical installations. He/she will be aware of the dangers of electricity and will know the principles of protection against electric shock. Student will also know the state of the art in electrical installations; the methods for planning of electrical installations and how to use appropriate tools in the planning process. He/she will be able to perform measurements of electrical installations.

Lectures, laboratory exercises.