Electrical Machines and Transformers unit (ENG231)

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	ENG231
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering School of Engineering
Discipline	Engineering|Physics
Coordinator	Mr Pooyan Alinaghi Hosseinabadi
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Intermediate

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
			not applicable

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Requisites

Prerequisites

KAA112 - Engineering Circuits and KMA252 - Calculus and Applications 2

Teaching

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 of the original 2013 edition. P.C. Sen, "Principles of Electric Machines and Power Electronics", 3rd Edition, John Wiley and Sons, 2013.

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