Electrical Machines

Learning Outcomes

• At the conclusion of this course you should be able to:
  
  
• LO1: Apply physical science and engineering principles to the design and choice of electrical machines accounting for the performance properties of materials and components (WA1, WA2, WA3, WA5)
  
  
• LO2: Appreciate the design and applications of electrical machines such as electroheaters, generators, and power transformers, in DC and mains frequency applications, accounting for performance and safety (WA1, WA2, WA3, WA5, WA6)
  
  
• LO3: Demonstrate theoretical and practical knowledge of insulation systems and test equipment used in high voltage engineering. (WA1, WA4, WA5, WA9)
  
  
• LO4: Apply industry-standard condition monitoring, assessment and testing techniques for electrical machines, accounting for quality and safety (WA1, WA2, WA3, WA4, WA5, WA6, WA12)
  
  
• LO5: Communicate the design of complex electrical machine systems in written form (WA10)

University Graduate Attributes

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.

Prerequisites

For further information see Electrical and Computer Engineering .