EEU 07104 PRINCIPLES OF ELECTRICAL MACHINES

COURSE OUTLINE

Programs: BACHELOR IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (BEng 20- EE)

BACHELOR IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (BEng 20- ME)

Ser. Sub-enabling outcomes Related Tasks

No.
1.4.2 Explain design aspects of
electrical machines in
relation to electromagnetic
and geometrical parameters
1.4.6 Determine the parameters
of different types of
electrical machine
windings
1.5.6 Classify different types of
electrical machines
2.2.1 Apply Faraday’s law of
electromagnetic induction
and Biot-Savart’s law in
the design of electrical
machines
2.2.2 Identify magnetic
phenomena and magnetic
circuits as applied in
electrical machines
2.2.3 Solve hysteresis and eddy
current equations in
determining core losses in
electrical machines
(a) Stating electromagnetic laws used in design of electrical
machine
(b) Applying electromagnetic laws in determining
geometrical parameters of electrical machines
(c) Explaining design of different parts of electrical
machines and their constraints
(a) Identifying the types of windings
(b) Calculating the winding parameters
(c) Computing electrical and mechanical quantities using the
relevant equivalent circuits.
(a) Classifying AC machines
(b) Classifying DC machines
(c) Classify special electrical machines
(a) State Faraday’s law of electromagnet induction and
Biot-Savart’s law
(b) Identifying the design parameters of Electrical machines
(c) Calculating design parameters using Faraday’s and
Biot-Savart’s law
(a) Determine the magnetic reluctance
(b) Compare magnetic circuit with electric circuit
(c) Determine the induced voltage
(a) State the core loss expressions
(b) Determine the hysteresis loss constants
(c) Determine the eddy current loss constants

Some reference books:

[1]. P. C. Sen, (1997), Principles of Electric Machines and Power Electronics, 2nd ed.,
New York: John Wiley & Sons,
[2]. El-Hawary, Mohamed E., (2002), Principles of Electric Machines with Power
Electronic Applications, 2nd Ed,Willey – IEEE Press
[3] Charles I. H., (1999), Electric machines, Theory, Operating, application, 2nd Ed,
Prentice Hall
[4]. V. K. Mehta & R Mehta, (2006), “principles of Electrical Machines,” S. Chand & Co
Ltd.

Integrated Method of Assessment:

1 Continuous assessment component 40%
At least two tests on agreed dates (15 marks each) and two quizes on un announced
dates (05 marks each)
2 End – of semester examination 60%