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Code : SEE3433
Subject Name (malay) : MESIN ELEKTRIK
Subject Name : ELECTRICAL MACHINES
Year Taken :
SEE : Year 3 Semester 2
SEI : -
SEM : -
SER : -
SEL : -
SEP : -
SET : -
SEW : -
SEC : -
Type : Lecture
Credit : 3
Lectures Hours : 42  
Tutorial Hours : 0  
Prerequisite : SEE2053
Objective : To introduce students to the theories and concepts of some of the selected electrical machines.  
Course Outcomes :   CO1 Describe the basic principles of selected electrical machines
CO2 Analyze the steady state performance of selected electrical machines
CO3 Apply the concepts to real world applications.
CO4 Be able to work in a team and communicate effectively  
Mapping of Course Outcome (CO) to Programme Outcome (PO)  
 
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1 = strong emphasis, 2 = medium emphasis, 3 = low emphasis
a = examinations, tests, quizzes; b = assignment, report; c = group presentation, laboratory, seminar; d = thesis, e = site visit
Contents :   Wk 1-2: Introduction to Electromechanical Energy Conversion
Review of electromagnetism and electromechanical energy conversion: Ampere’s circuit law,
Faraday’s law, magnetic equivalent circuit.

Wk 3: Fundamentals of rotating machines
Principles of rotating machines – cylindrical machines. Motional voltage and electromagnetic force.
Basic construction of rotating electric machines.

Wk 4 – 7: DC machines
Construction, commutator action, armature windings, effect of armature reaction, interpoles and compensating windings.
Analysis of steady state performance of separately excited and shunt generators, shunt and series motors
Speed control of DC motors

TEST 1

Wk 8 – 10: 3-phase Induction machines
Construction, principles of operation, rotating magnetic field. Derivation of equivalent circuits,
no-load and blocked rotor tests
Steady state performance characteristics, power flow, classes of induction machines.
Speed control of induction motor.

Wk 11 – 13: Synchronous machines
Construction: cylindrical and salient pole, starting of synchronous motors, synchronous generators connection to infinite bus, Derivation of equivalent circuit, Open-circuit and short-circuit tests
Synchronous generator: Analysis of steady state performance, power and torque characteristics
Synchronous motor: analysis of steady state performance, power factor control

Wk 14: Single-phase induction motors and special motors
Revolving field theory, equivalent circuit and steady state performance, Starting of single phase induction motor, classification of motors. Principles of operations of stepper motors: variable reluctance and permanent magnet.
Driver circuit


TEST 2  
Coordinator :   Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nik Rumzi Nik Idris  
Reference(s) : Textbook:
P.C. Sen, Principles of Electric Machines and Power Electronics, 2nd Edition, John Wiley and Sons

References:
1. A.E. Fitzgerald, Charles Kingsly Jr., Stephen D. Umans: Electric Machinery, Sixth Edition, Mc Graw Hill, 2003
2. Stephen J. Chapman, Electric Machinery Fundamentals, 3rd Edition, Mc Graw Hill, 1999.
3. Jimmie J. Cathey, Electric Machines: Analysis and design, Mc Graw Hill, 2001

 
Subject Homepage : http://encon.fke.utm.my/courses.html
Synopsis (malay) : Kursus ini memperkenalkan pelajar kepada asas dan konsep untuk beberapa mesin elektrik yang terpilih, termasuklah mesin segerak, mesin aruhan, mesin arus terus, mesin arus ulangalik sefasa dan beberapa mesin istimewa. Pelajar diperkenalkan kepada prinsip operasi, pembinaan dan analisis terhadap prestasi keadaan mantap mesin-mesin ini.  
Synopsis : This course introduces students to the fundamentals and concepts of selected electrical machines, which include synchronous machines, induction machines, DC machines, single phase AC machines and special machines. Students are introduced to their principle of operations, constructions and some analysis on their steady state performances.  
Evaluation : Test 1 15%
Test 2 15%
Assignment 15%
Quiz 5%
Final exams 50%
 
Lecturer(s) :  
Prepared By : Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nik Rumzi Nik Idris  
Prepared Date : 2007-10-22  
Certified By :  
Certified Date : 0000-00-00  
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