Electrical Machines and Control Systems EQUP 4328

Course description:

This course examines the basic theory, characteristics, construction operation and application of rotating electrical machines. It includes the study of direct current motors, direct current generators, alternators, synchronous motors, polyphase induction motors and single phase motors.

Course Aims:

Describe the fundamental parts of electrical drives including converter, electrical machine and load.
Explain the operating principles of induction machines, synchronous machines and dc machines
Identify parameters in models of electrical machines
Use equivalent circuits to analyze electrical machines in steady state

Course outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will have reliably demonstrated the ability to:

  • Describe the construction, characteristics, operation and application of A.C. and D.C. rotating electrical machines.
  • Solve magnetic circuit problems using formulae, certain Laws (Faraday, Lenz) and Rules (Fleming).
  • Solve problems relating to generated voltage, terminal voltage, currents, torque, speed, input and output power, efficiency, and voltage/speed regulation in DC generators.
  • Solve problems relating to rotor speed, flux, torque, developed power, efficiency in DC motors.
  • Solve problems relating to generated voltage, terminal voltage, current, frequency, load power factors, and synchronous impedance in polyphase alternators.