Electrical Machines

Course aim

To develop the theory and principles of electromagnetism and electromechanical energy conversion devices and systems.

Course content

Electromagnetism and magnetic circuits, magnetic losses, self and mutual inductances, permanent magnet, and production of voltage and force.

DC machines – construction, operation, classification, characteristics, losses, efficiency, starting, speed control, and dynamic model and characteristics.

Transformers – construction, equivalent circuits, voltage regulation and efficiency, determination of parameters, autotransformers, and 3-phase transformers.

Three-phase induction machines – construction, classification, operation, development of equivalent circuit, performance calculations, characteristics, starting, and speed control of induction motors; modelling, operation, and characteristics of induction generators.

Synchronous machines – construction, operation, equivalent circuit, phasor diagram, and characteristics for both generator and motor operations.

Overview, operation, and characteristics of some special purpose machines.

Textbook(s)

Guru BS and Hizroglu HR 2001, Electric Machinery and Transformers, 3rd, Oxford University Press

Prerequisite(s)

Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
Group 1 Students must have completed one of the following courses:
EEET 1003	Electrical Circuit Analysis
EEET 1028	UO Electrical Circuit Analysis

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 10 weeks
Practical	2 hours x 5 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Report, Test/Quiz

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.