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Electrical Machines and Transformers unit (ENG762)

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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 Sciences and Engineering
School of Engineering
Discipline Engineering|Physics
Coordinator Mr Pooyan Alinaghi Hosseinabadi
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Postgraduate

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Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

  • Explain the operation of motors, generators and transformers using knowledge of magnetic circuit laws, three-phase AC circuit principles, and fundamental circuit laws.
  • Solve problems related to the operation, characteristics, implementation, and equivalent-circuit modelling 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 electrical machinery by applying Maxwell’s equations and related electromagnetism principles.
  • Analyse, draw conclusions from, and report the outcomes of experiments and practical activities in physics, transformers, and electrical machines.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

KAA112 and KMA154

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

1 x 2 hour lecture per week, 1 x 2 hour Tutorial per week, 5 x 3 hour labs per semester

AssessmentDesign and Build Project (25%)|Laboratory (35%)|Final Exam (40%)
TimetableView 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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