Course overview
Modelling and analysis of electric energy systems: single-phase and three-phase circuits (real and reactive power, per-unit systems); Electromechanical energy conversion (construction, modelling and characteristics of transformers, DC, induction and synchronous machines); Electric energy transmission and distribution (modelling of transmission lines, system analysis, control of voltage, power and frequency).
Course learning outcomes
- Demonstrate understanding of electric power generation by describing and analysing conversion of energy from various sources, including thermal, solar, and wind (Comprehension)
- Organize and combine the fundamental major components to model an electric power system (Application)
- Describe and explain the basic principles of DC and AC electric machines and variable-speed drives (Comprehension)
- Model, analyse, and demonstrate understanding of the major components of an electric traction drive (Comprehension and Analysis)
- Analyse the performance of a DC motor or generator using its equivalent circuit and explain its construction, operating principles, including back-E
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- F, and efficiency (Comprehension, Analysis, and Evaluation)
- Analyse single and three-phase AC power circuits using phasors to determine real and reactive power flow and demonstrate power-factor correction (Analysis and Evaluation)
- Analyse the performance of transformers and explain concepts of the back-E
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- F equation, saturation, and iron losses (Analysis and Evaluation)
- Analyse the performance of an induction machine using its equivalent circuit and explain the operating principles, construction, and the concept of slip (Analysis and Evaluation)
- Explain and demonstrate understanding of the operating principles, construction, and performance of synchronous machines (Comprehension and Analysis)
- Develop practical skills through performing tests on electrical machines to determine their parameters and performance and analyse and discuss experimental results in reports (Application and Evaluation)