Course overview
This course provides a general introduction to the topic of electrical machines. It covers the principles, construction, modelling and analysis of transformers, and DC and AC electrical machines. It begins with the principles of power engineering circuit analysis including phasors, complex power and 3ph concepts. The key focus of the course is equivalent circuits for transformers and electric machines. It discusses the derivation and physical significance of these equivalent circuits, how their parameters can be found, and their use in analysis of machine operation. This course provides a foundation for later courses in advanced electrical machines, power electronics and motor drives, and power systems.
- Power Circuit Analysis
- Electromagnetics And Transformers
- DC and AC Machines
Course learning outcomes
- Analyse single and three-phase AC power circuits using phasors, determine the real and reactive power flow, and demonstrate power-factor correction to a simple circuit.
- Apply electromagnetic theory to analyse the performance of transformers using magnetic and electric equivalent circuits, and explain concepts of the back-EMF equation, saturation and iron losses.
- Analyse the performance of DC and AC machines using the appropriate equivalent circuit. Explain their construction, operating principles and the physical significance of each equivalent circuit parameter. Find the equivalent circuit parameters from appropriate tests.
- Describe the major components of an electric drive system and an electric power system.
- Demonstrate practical skills through performing experiments in small groups in the laboratory on electric machines to determine their parameters and performance. Analyse the results and produce a written report.
Availability
Class details
Mawson Lakes
Group 1
Class number 61490
Section FR01
Size 50
Available 48
Class number 65643
Section AS01
Size 50
Available 48
Class number 61491
Section PR05
Size 12
Available 10
Class number 61492
Section PR04
Size 12
Available 12
Class number 61493
Section PR03
Size 12
Available 12
Class number 61494
Section PR02
Size 12
Available 12
Class number 61495
Section PR01
Size 12
Available 12
Class number 61496
Section WS01
Size 50
Available 48
Adelaide City Campus East
Group 1
Class number 61497
Section FR01
Size 180
Available 169
Class number 65644
Section AS01
Size 180
Available 169
Class number 61498
Section PR10
Size 18
Available 17
Class number 61499
Section PR09
Size 18
Available 18
Class number 61500
Section PR08
Size 18
Available 17
Class number 61501
Section PR07
Size 18
Available 17
Class number 61502
Section PR06
Size 18
Available 15
Class number 61503
Section PR05
Size 18
Available 18
Class number 61504
Section PR04
Size 18
Available 17
Class number 61505
Section PR03
Size 18
Available 18
Class number 61506
Section PR02
Size 18
Available 17
Class number 61507
Section PR01
Size 18
Available 15
Class number 61508
Section WS02
Size 90
Available 83
Class number 61509
Section WS01
Size 90
Available 86
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