Electrical Machines unit (ENG214)

Hobart

Introduction

This unit introduces students to the fundamental principles, models and operational characteristics of electrical machines, including synchronous machines, induction generators, transformers and other machines such as brushless and DC motors.  By integrating electromagnetic theory with practical applications, students will develop the skills to analyse, model and assess the performance of electrical machines in real-world energy systems and industrial applications. 

Through practical laboratory experiments, field trip experiences, mathematical modelling and hands-on design projects students will explore three-phase AC circuits, power conversion and efficiency analysis, gaining insights into how electrical machines support energy generation, industrial automation and climate safe power systems.  The unit also introduces key safety considerations ensuring that students develop the technical expertise required for future work in power engineering, renewable energy integration and industrial electrical applications.

Summary

Unit name	Electrical Machines
Unit code	ENG214
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering School of Engineering
Discipline	Engineering
Coordinator	Mr Pooyan Alinaghi Hosseinabadi
Available as an elective?	No
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Intermediate

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 2

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	5/7/2026	27/7/2026	30/8/2026	24/10/2026

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Analyse three phase electrical circuits by applying fundamental electrical principles in an AC context
• Explain the operational principles of AC and DC electrical machines in energy systems and industrial applications
• Analyse the performance of electrical machines by applying electromagnetism principles
• Evaluate the outcomes 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	$1,192.00	$1,192.00	not applicable	$3,401.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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² Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
³ Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
⁴ Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

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Requisites

Prerequisites

ENG108 Electrical Engineering Foundations|KMA252

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	1 x 2 hour lecture per week, 1 x 2 hour Tutorial per week, 5 x 3 hour labs per semester
Assessment	Field Trip (15%)|Design and Build Project (25%)|Final Exam (25%)|Laboratory (35%)
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.

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