Name | Prof. Dr. Christian Franck |
Field | High Voltage Engineering |
Address | Inst. f. El. Energieübertragung ETH Zürich, ETL H 24.1 Physikstrasse 3 8092 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
Telephone | +41 44 632 47 62 |
franck@eeh.ee.ethz.ch | |
URL | http://hvl.ee.ethz.ch |
Department | Information Technology and Electrical Engineering |
Relationship | Full Professor |
Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
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227-0001-00L | Networks and Circuits I ![]() | 4 credits | 2V + 2U | C. Franck | |
Abstract | This course introduces the students into the basics of electric circuits, the underlying physical phenomena and required mathematical methods. | ||||
Learning objective | Voltage, current and properties of basic elements of electric circuits, i.e. capacitors, resistors and inductors should be understood in relation to electric and magnetic fields. Furthermore, the students should be able to mathematically describe, analyze and finally design technical realizations of circuit elements. Students should also be familiar with the calculation of voltage and current distributions of DC circuits. The effect and the mathematical formulation of magnetic induction should be known for technical applications. | ||||
Content | Electrostatic field; Stationary electric current flow; Basic electric circuits; current conduction mechanisms; time variant electromagnetic field. | ||||
Lecture notes | Manfred Albach, Elekrotechnik ISBN 978-3-86894-398-6 (2020) and lecture notes | ||||
Literature | Manfred Albach, Elekrotechnik 978-3-86894-398-6 (2020) | ||||
227-0085-08L | Projects & Seminars: Bluetooth Low Energy Programming for IoT Sensing System ![]() Only for Electrical Engineering and Information Technology BSc. The course unit can only be taken once. Repeated enrollment in a later semester is not creditable. | 4 credits | 4P | C. Franck | |
Abstract | The category of "Laboratory Courses, Projects, Seminars" includes courses and laboratories in various formats designed to impart practical knowledge and skills. Moreover, these classes encourage independent experimentation and design, allow for explorative learning and teach the methodology of project work. | ||||
Learning objective | Bluethoot Low Energy System on Chip – Firmware Programming and sensors Interfacing using an Arm Cortex-M (Nordic nrf52838) Microcontroller The NRF52832 Bltuethoo Low Energy System on Chip produced by Nordic Semiconductor is one of the pioneering low-power chip to integrate Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE 5.0) and microcontroller functionality into a single die. With the introduction of the BLE 5.0 standard, Bluetooth has achieved high data bandwidth with low power consumption. This makes the technology an ideal match for many applications i.e. IoT sensor application or audio streaming, by address two of the greatest bottlenecks of these devices. This course offers the chance for participants to do hands-on programming of microcontrollers. In particular, the focus will be laid on interfacing with sensors, acquisition of data, on-board event-driven data processing and BLE transmissions. The programming will be performed in C. Today’s microcontrollers offer a low power, efficient and cost-effective solution of tackling a nearly infinite number of task specific applications. Ranging from IoT devices, wearable system, sensor (mesh) device, all the way to be being integrated as submodule for the most complex of system such as cars, planes and rockets. Microcontrollers derive their advantages from the efficient use of resources and as such require very efficient and resource-saving programming. It is therefore mandatory to understand the microcontroller’s hardware components such as processor cores, ADC, clocks, serial communication, wireless communication, timers, interrupts, etc. The P&S includes 5 weeks project where the student will setup a IoT sensor node to monitor electric power transmission and distribution system. The course will be taught in English. | ||||
227-0117-AAL | High Voltage Engineering Enrolment ONLY for MSc students with a decree declaring this course unit as an additional admission requirement. Any other students (e.g. incoming exchange students, doctoral students) CANNOT enrol for this course unit. | 6 credits | 8R | C. Franck | |
Abstract | Understanding of the fundamental phenomena and principles connected with the occurrence of extensive electric field strengths. This knowledge is applied to the dimensioning of high-voltage equipment. Methods of computer-modeling in use today are presented and applied within a workshop in the framework of the exercises. | ||||
Learning objective | The students know the fundamental phenomena and principles connected with the occurrence of extensive electric field strengths. They comprehend the different mechanisms leading to the failure of insulation systems and are able to apply failure criteria on the dimensioning of high voltage components. They have the ability to identify of weak spots in insulation systems and to name possibilities for improvement. Further they know the different insulation systems and their dimensioning in practice. | ||||
Content | - discussion of the field equations relevant for high voltage engineering. - analytical and numerical solutions/solving of this equations, as well as the derivation of the important equivalent circuits for the description of the fields and losses in insulations - introduction to kinetic theory of gases - mechanisms of the breakdown in gaseous, liquid and solid insulations, as well as insulation systems - methods for the mathematical determination of the electric withstand of gaseous, liquid and solid insulations - application of the expertise on high voltage components - excursions to manufacturers of high voltage components - excercise to learn on computer-modeling in high voltage engineering | ||||
Lecture notes | Handouts | ||||
Literature | A. Küchler, Hochspannungstechnik, Springer Berlin, 4. Auflage, 2017 (ISBN: 978-3-662-54699-4) | ||||
227-0117-00L | High Voltage Engineering | 6 credits | 4G | C. Franck, U. Straumann | |
Abstract | High electric fields are used in numerous technological and industrial applications such as electric power transmission and distribution, X-ray devices, DNA sequencers, flue gas cleaning, power electronics, lasers, particle accelerators, copying machines, .... High Voltage Engineering is the art of gaining technological control of high electrical field strengths and high voltages. | ||||
Learning objective | The students know the fundamental phenomena and principles associated with the occurrence of high electric field strengths. They understand the different mechanisms leading to the failure of insulation systems and are able to apply failure criteria on the dimensioning of high voltage components. They have the ability to identify of weak spots in insulation systems and to propose options for improvement. Further, they know the different insulation systems and their dimensioning in practice. | ||||
Content | - discussion of the field equations relevant for high voltage engineering. - analytical and numerical solutions/solving of this equations, as well as the derivation of the important equivalent circuits for the description of the fields and losses in insulations - introduction to kinetic gas theory - mechanisms of the breakdown in gaseous, liquid and solid insulations, as well as insulation systems - methods for the mathematical determination of the electric withstand of gaseous, liquid and solid insulations - application of the expertise on high voltage components - excursions to manufacturers of high voltage components | ||||
Lecture notes | Handouts | ||||
Literature | A. Küchler, High Voltage Engineering: Fundamentals – Technology – Applications, Springer Berlin, 2018 (ISBN 978-3-642-11992-7) | ||||
227-0122-00L | Introduction to Electric Power Transmission: System & Technology Students that complete the course from HS 2020 onwards obtain 4 credits. | 4 credits | 2V + 2U | C. Franck, G. Hug | |
Abstract | Introduction to theory and technology of electric power transmission systems. | ||||
Learning objective | At the end of this course, the student will be able to: describe the structure of electric power systems, name the most important components and describe what they are needed for, apply models for transformers and overhead power lines, explain the technology of transformers and lines, calculate stationary power flows and other basic parameters in simple power systems. | ||||
Content | Structure of electric power systems, transformer and power line models, analysis of and power flow calculation in basic systems, technology and principle of electric power systems. | ||||
Lecture notes | Lecture script in English, exercises and sample solutions. | ||||
227-1631-10L | Case Studies: Energy Systems and Technology: Part 1 ![]() Only for Energy Science and Technology MSc. | 2 credits | 4G | C. Franck, C. Schaffner | |
Abstract | This course will allow the students to get an interdisciplinary overview of the “Energy” topic. It will explore the challenges to build a sustainable energy system for the future. This will be done through the means of case studies that the students have to work on. These case studies will be provided by industry partners. | ||||
Learning objective | The students will understand the different aspects involved in designing solutions for a sustainable future energy system. They will have experience in collaborating in interdisciplinary teams. They will have an understanding on how industry is approaching new solutions. | ||||
Lecture notes | Descriptions of case studies. |