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Magnetic circuits and materials. Phasor analysis of single and three phase power. Transformers. Principles of electrical generation and distribution systems, synchronous and induction machines. DC machines. Motor control.
Topics include: 1) Electric circuits and components; voltage, current, power,2) Single phase power, power factor, phasor diagrams, power factor correction3) Magnetic circuits; material properties, inductors, transformers, equivalent circuits4) Three phase power5) DC motors6) Synchronous machines (alternators and motors)7) Asynchronous machines (induction motors)You need a working knowledge of complex algebra, vector diagrams, and some calculus.
At the conclusion of this course you should be able to:LO1: Analyse and measure the characteristics of single and three phase power circuits (WA1, WA4, WA5)LO2: Apply electrical energy and magnetism principles to analyse electrical energy conversion systems (WA1, WA2)LO3: Identify the properties, applications and limitations of materials and components used in power circuits (WA1, WA2, WA4)LO4: Identify, measure and calculate the performance of electrical machines (WA1, WA2, WA4, WA5)LO5: Work in teams in a safe laboratory environment (WA6, WA9)
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attributes specified below:
Critically competent in a core academic discipline of their award
Students know and can critically evaluate and, where applicable, apply this knowledge to topics/issues within their majoring subject.
Employable, innovative and enterprising
Students will develop key skills and attributes sought by employers that can be used in a range of applications.
Subject to the approval of the Dean of Engineering and Forestry
ENEL204
Students must attend one activity from each section.
Alan Wood
Jeremy Watson
Note that University regulations state: “A student seeking course credit must engage satisfactorily in all required course-related activity, work and assessment specified in the course outline”.
Carlson, A. Bruce , Gisser, David G; Electrical engineering : concepts and applications ; 2nd ed.; Addison-Wesley, 1990.
Chapman, Stephen J; Electric machinery fundamentals ; 5th ed; McGraw-Hill, 2012.
Nasar, S. A; Electric energy systems ; Prentice Hall, 1996.
Paul, Clayton R. , Nasar, S. A., Unnewehr, L. E; Introduction to electrical engineering ; 2nd ed.; McGraw-Hill, 1992.
Contact HoursLectures: 36 hoursTutorials: 10 hoursWorkshops: 0 hoursLaboratories: 18 hours Independent studyReview of lectures: 30 hoursTest and exam preparation: 32 hoursAssignments: 0 hoursTutorial preparation: 18 hoursLaboratory calculations: 6 hours Total 150
Domestic fee $1,122.00
International fee $6,238.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Electrical and Computer Engineering .