Hobart
Introduction
This unit introduces students to the operation principles and characteristics of electrical machines and transformers as well as the physics behind the operation of these machines. Students will gain a thorough understanding of transformers, DC motors, induction machines and synchronous machines. This unit prepares students to undertake future studies in Electrical Power Engineering.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | Electrical Machines and Transformers |
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| Unit code | ENG231 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Engineering |
| Discipline | Engineering |
| Coordinator | Sarah Lyden |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
1. Explain the operation of motors, generators and transformers using knowledge of magnetic circuit laws and fundamental circuit laws.
2. Solve problems related to the operation, characteristics and implementation of motors, generators and transformers.
3. Determine electric and magnetic field strengths and their effects in and around electrical machinery, including effects of magnetic induction on moving parts.
4. Making use of Maxwell’s equations, model electromagnetic radiation and magnetic fields due to moving parts containing currents.
5. Apply concepts of radiation cutoff frequencies to design EM screening structures.
6. Analyse, draw conclusions and report the results of physics and electrical machines experiments.
Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
ENG104 and KME271
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
KNE223
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 3 lectures and 1 tutorial per week, 5 x 3 hour labs |
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| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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