5/12/2022

S. N. Njoroge 1 S. N. Njoroge 2

Course Description
• Three Phase Transformers: Three phase transformer winding,
connections, groupings, operation. Effect of harmonics on
output wave forms. Paralleling and load sharing. Testing and
application.
• Three phase induction motors. Operation, Equivalent Circuit,
EEE 2306 circle diagram, performance and characteristics, balance steady
ELECTRICAL MACHINES II state operation, methods of starting and braking. Speed
Samson N. Njoroge control. Testing and applications.
• Single phase induction motors.

S. N. Njoroge 3 S. N. Njoroge 4

References Evaluation
1. J. B. Gupta (2008), A Course in Electrical Technology Vol-III, • 4 CATs - 10%
S. K. Kataria & Sons, ISBN: 8188458740 • Multiple Assignments - 5%
2. D. P. Kothari, I. Nagrath (2004), Electric Machines, 3rd Ed., • Lab Experiments – 15%
Tata McGraw Hill, ISBN: 0070583773 • Physical
3. B. L. Theraja, A. K. Theraja (2008), A Textbook of Electrical • MATLAB >2015
Technology, S. Chand & Co. Ltd, ISBN: 8121924413 • Exam – 70%
4. M. Kostenko, L. Piotrovsky (1980), Electrical Machines,
Central Books Ltd, ISBN: 0714715360