Electrical Power Systems

IVE - Engineering

Overview

Programme Code

1532

Subject Area

Engineering - Electrical & Electronic , Engineering - Mechanical and Building Services, Engineering - Construction

Programme Type

Short Course

Offering Institution

IVE - Engineering

Contact Hours

Programme Class [ 1532-14 ] Apply Online

Programme Fee

HKD$2,950.00

Special Offer

Lifelong Learning Subsidy HKD$1,950.00 only

Attachment

Account Creation Guide

Class Code	Commencement Date	Class Location	Medium of Instruction	Apply Online	Class Remarks	Class Status
1532-14	2022.11.10	Billion Plaza Centre Billion Plaza Centre	Cantonese supplemented with English		Face-to-face lessons may be changed to online or other modes where appropriate according to the special circumstances.

Programme Details

Power Transmission & Distribution Systems Overview

Layout of power generation, transmission & distribution systems, main switch-room, main switch-board and transformer room
Functions and applications of essential components in power transmission and distribution systems
Radial, ring and inter-connectors for distribution system

Two-port Network

Parameters for typical networks; series impedance, shunt admittance, T and π- networks
Short and medium transmission line models and their effects in the process of power transmission

Power Quality of T&D Systems and Compensation

Effects of power factor on power distribution system
Causes and solutions to voltage dip and transient current in supply systems

Tariffs and Power Factor Improvement

Calculations of electricity bills on block rate and two-part tariff
Power factor correction for maximum saving

Power System Faults and Protection

Causes of faults in power systems and ways to restraint fault current
Per unit system, fault calculation in power system networks
Protection schemes in power systems networks

Entry Requirements

Suitable for applicants who has knowledge in Electrical Engineering.

Suitable for the following higher diploma graduates so as to meet the academic requirements for registration as Grade B Electrical Worker by the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department.
- HD in Energy Management Services (Programme Code: 71311)
- HD in Environmental Engineering and Energy Management (Programme Code: 71313)
- HD in Intelligent Buildings and Automation Engineering (Programme Code: 71306A/71906A)
- HD in Electrical and Mechanical Services (Programme Code: 91313)
- HD in Intelligent Building Technology and Automation Engineering (Programme Code: 71316)*
*completion of one more bridging module "Electrical machines and Drives" is needed

Enrollment Method

Applicants can use the "Apply Online" function, which available from the programme website and login to the Online Enrolment System to submit their applications.

Enquiry Channels

(Mon-Fri: 09:00-17:00)

WhatsApp: 9081 5283

Fax: 2432 2253

Email: EDIT@vtc.edu.hk

Website: EDIT.vtc.edu.hk