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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Electrical Machines and Drives 1 | |||
| Reference | EN3560 | Version | 6 |
| Created | August 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | March 2004 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2021 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
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| To provide the student with the ability to analyse the performance of 3-phase, 1-phase and special machines and drives under steady-state conditions. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Describe the operating characteristics of three-phase induction motors and analyse their performance under steady-state load conditions. |
| 2 | Explain the basic principles of operation of a range of special motors. |
| 3 | Apply power electronic converters to dc drive systems. |
| 4 | Demonstrate understanding of induction motor and dc drive characteristics in laboratory setup |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| 3-phase induction motor principles, derivation of equivalent circuit, performance equations based on equivalent circuit, starting arrangements and speed control principles. Single phase motors; analysis of steady-state operation of single-phase induction motors, starting arrangements; universal motor; hysteresis motor; synchronous reluctance motor. Special motors; stepper motors, types, principles, characteristics and control; switched reluctance motors, principles and applications; brushless dc motors. 3-phase controlled rectifiers, voltage and current relationships, influence of load inductance, application to speed control of dc motors, dc choppers, quadrant operation, braking and reversing, open and closed loop operation, speed and current control loops. MATLAB Simulation of dc and ac machines: Power system block set, simulink. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This is a lecture based course supplemented with tutorial sessions, laboratory work and directed study. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 48 | 48 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 102 | 102 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 30% | Outcomes Assessed: | 4 |
| Description: | Laboratory based quizzes. | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Examination | Weighting: | 70% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Description: | Closed book examination. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | ||||||||
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| Explanatory Text | ||||||||
| The module has 2 components and to gain an overall pass a minimum D grade must be achieved in each component. The component weighting is as follows: C1 is worth 30% and C2 is worth 70%. | ||||||||
| Coursework: | ||||||||
| Examination: | A | B | C | D | E | F | NS | |
| A | A | A | B | B | E | E | ||
| B | B | B | B | C | E | E | ||
| C | B | C | C | C | E | E | ||
| D | C | C | D | D | E | E | ||
| E | E | E | E | E | E | F | ||
| F | F | F | F | F | F | F | ||
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination | |||||||
| Module Requirements | |
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| Prerequisites for Module | Electrical Power (EN2560). |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | FITZGERALD,A.E.,KINGSLEY,C. and UMANS,S.D.,2013. Electric Machinery. 7th ed. Boston: McGraw-Hill. |
| 2 | WILDI, T., 2013. Electrical Machines, Drives and Power Systems. 6th ed. London: Prentice Hall. |
| 3 | GURU, B. S. and HIZIROGLU, H. R., 2001. Electrical Machinery and Transformers. 3rd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press. |
| 4 | MOORTHI, V.R., 2005. Power Electronics. New Delhi: Oxford University Press |