Course Outline
Part A: Course Information
1. Course Code EEE 3221 (BNQF XXX)
2. Course Title Power System Protection and Circuit
Breakers
3. Course Type EEE Core
4. Year/Level/Semester/Term Year-3, Semester-2
5. Academic Session (To be filled by department)
6. Course Teacher/Instructor (To be filled by department)
7. Pre-requisite(s) EEE 2111 (Power Systems I), EEE 2211
(Electrical Machines)
8. Credit Value 3.0
9. Contact Hours 3.0
10. Total Marks 100
11. Rationale of the Course
This course introduces the core principles and practices in power system protection and
circuit breaking mechanisms. It covers the operation, selection, and coordination of
protective relays and breakers, crucial for maintaining power system stability, safety, and
reliability. The course also explores the behavior of high-voltage and low-voltage AC circuit
breakers, arc extinction techniques, and advanced protection schemes for major power
system components.
12. Course Objectives
a) To understand the function and operation of HV and LV AC circuit breakers.
b) To study arc extinction methods and breaker ratings in different applications.
c) To explore the function, construction, and operating principles of protective relays.
d) To apply protection schemes to transformers, motors, generators, transmission lines,
and busbars.
e) To develop skills in relay coordination and protection system design.
13. Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)
CLO Code Course Learning Outcome
CLO1 Describe the function and operation of HV
and LV AC circuit breakers.
CLO2 Explain arc extinction processes and
breaker classifications (e.g., SF₆, vacuum,
oil).
CLO3 Analyze and apply protective relay
functions and requirements.
CLO4 Design and coordinate different power
system protection schemes.
Part B: Course Plan
Week Topic Teaching- Assessment CLOs
Learning Strategy
Strategy
1 Introduction to Lecture, Class CLO1
protection Brainstorming performance
systems; role of
protection
2 HV Circuit Lecture, Quiz-1 CLO1
Breakers: Brainstorming
Functions, trip
circuit, speed,
operating
mechanism
3 HV Breakers: Lecture, Class CLO2
Arc extinction, Problem performance
auto-recloser, Solving
trip-free
feature
4 HV Breaker Lecture, Class CLO2
types: Air, oil, Comparative performance
SF₆, air-blast, Analysis
vacuum
5 Breaker testing Lecture, Quiz-2 CLO2
methods Practical
demo/videos
6 LV Circuit Lecture, Class CLO1
Breakers: MCB, Brainstorming performance
MCCB, fuses
7 Midterm — Midterm Exam CLO1, CLO2
Examination
8 Protective Lecture, Class CLO3
Relays: Brainstorming performance
Functions,
zones, primary
& backup
protection
9 Actuating Lecture, Quiz-3 CLO3
quantities, Diagrams
construction,
principles
10 Instrument Lecture, Use- Class CLO3
transformers in cases performance
relaying
11 Protection Lecture, Quiz-4 CLO4
Schemes: Problem
Overcurrent, Solving
relay
coordination
12 Directional, Lecture, Case Class CLO4
earth fault, Study performance
differential
protection
13 Carrier current Lecture, Video Class CLO4
and distance Explanation performance
protection
14 Equipment Lecture, Class CLO4
Protection: Application- performance
Transformer, based
motor,
generator,
transmission
line
15 Busbar layout Lecture, Real- Final Exam CLO4
and protection case integration
Part C: Assessment and Evaluation
Mapping Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) with the Teaching-Learning & Assessment
Strategy:
CLOs Teaching-Learning Assessment Strategies
Strategies
CLO1 Lecture, Brainstorming Quizzes, Midterm Exam,
Class Participation
CLO2 Lecture, Problem Solving, Quizzes, Midterm Exam
Visual Aids
CLO3 Lecture, Case Study, Quizzes, Class Performance
Diagramming
CLO4 Lecture, Application Quiz, Final Exam
Exercises, Group Discussion
