Class Electrical Installations

The curricular unit (UC) Instalações Elétricas is the main UC in the electrical engeenering course.

Not applicable

- Supply service voltages in Portugal. - Electrical switchgear. Characteristics and operating principles of low and medium voltage electrical switchgear. - Earthing diagrams used at low voltage. - Dimensioning of feeders (electrical cables) and their protections.  - Grounds. Protections in the various ELTs. Land realization. - Regulations and standards. Technical Rules. - Design and sizing of a simple electrical installation. - Reactive energy compensation. - Electrical switchboards. Main types and sizing. - Electrical National System. Low and medium voltage electrical installations in the in regulatory and inspection bodies. - Rescue and emergency generator sets. - Protection against lightning strikes. - Interpretation of simple electrical schematics. - Interior and exterior lighting. Design criteria.

Classes are not strictly lecture-based; the teaching objectives are achieved through theoretical-practical classes, which include practical application exercises. Rather than merely lecture-based sessions, the theoretical sessions are intended to include a strong component of brainstorming and discussion of the topics under analysis. Practical application examples/exercises will be presented in the theoretical-practical sessions. Assessment will consist of short individual tests and small group projects.

Schneider Electric - Electrical Installation Guide 2018. 2018, referência SE EIGED306001EN; Diário da República - Regras Técnicas das Instalações Eléctricas de Baixa Tensão, Portaria 949-A/2006; Apontamentos diversos do docente.