Learning objectives
To provide basic electrical engineering foundations in order to obtain from the learner a good level of competence in the activities related to electrical risk assessment, in the processes of distribution and use of electrical energy.
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
Contents
Main electrical quantities;
concepts of current, voltage and electrical resistance;
series and parallel resistances;
the first and second Law of Ohm;
the first and second principles of Kirchhoof;
Joule's law;
concepts of electrical power;
hints of electromotive force and electromagnetic induction;
electrotechnics in electrical energy distribution systems;
effects of electric current on the human body - safety curve
protection from direct contact, degrees of protection;
protection against indirect contacts: residual-current circuit breaker
Full programme
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Bibliography
Bibliography
Internet sites
http://www.elektro.it
http://www.voltimum.it
Teaching methods
Lectures will be held on-site in compliance with safety standards, provided that further instructions on the ongoing health emergency are not implemented. Supporting material will be available on the specific, student-reserved platform (Elly) and will include slide presentations, audio-video aids or video-recording of the lectures.
Assessment methods and criteria
On-going test evaluation: multiple response tests, circuit electrical engineering exercises
Other information
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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development
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