Courses & Units
Electrical Machines and Transformers ENG762
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
| Unit name | Electrical Machines and Transformers |
|---|---|
| Unit code | ENG762 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Engineering |
| Discipline | Engineering|Physics |
| Coordinator | Associate Professor Evan Franklin |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 22/7/2024 | 16/8/2024 | 9/9/2024 | 27/10/2024 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Explain the operation of motors, generators and transformers using knowledge of magnetic circuit laws and fundamental circuit laws.
- Solve problems related to the operation, characteristics and implementation of motors, generators and transformers.
- Determine electric and magnetic field strengths and their effects in and around electrical machinery.
- Predict and model the effects of magnetic induction on moving parts of machinery by making use of Maxwell's equations.
- Analyse, draw conclusions and report the results of physics and electrical machines experiments.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 031301 | $1,118.00 | $1,118.00 | not applicable | $3,085.00 |
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Requisites
Prerequisites
KAA112 and KMA154Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 6 – 8 x ~15-minute pre-recorded mini-lectures plus 1 x 2-hour tutorial/workshop session per week, plus 5 x 3-hour labs across the semester. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Weekly Online Quizzes (10%)|Assignments (x2) (15%)|Physics labs (15%)|Engineering Machines and Transformers Labs (20%)|Final Exam (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
|---|---|
| Recommended | David K. Cheng, 'Fundamentals of Engineering Electromagnetics', 1st edition, Pearson, 1992. Note: Cheng is a classic text that is still relevant. Pearson has also produced a new print in 2013 of the original edition P.C. Sen, "Principles of Electric Machines and Power Electronics", 3rd Edition, John Wiley and Sons, 2013. | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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