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12711 (v.3) Electrical Systems 204
Area: |
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering |
Credits: |
25.0 |
Contact Hours: |
4.0 |
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| ** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. ** |
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Lecture: |
1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: |
1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Laboratory: |
1 x 2 Hours Fortnightly |
Prerequisite(s): |
12706 (v.2) Electrical Circuits 104 or any previous version
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Syllabus: |
Review of three phase circuits and singly and doubly excited systems - Review of three phase circuits, review of magnetic circuit theory and flux linkages, Definition of Self and mutual Inductances, Torque production in a singly excited system, Torque production in a doubly excited system. Three-phase Induction Motors - rotating magnetic field theory, Exact equivalent circuit representation, Approximate equivalent circuit, Performance calculations, Torque-speed characteristics, starting torque, maximum torque, NEMA Classification of induction motors and energy efficient motors, equivalent circuit parameters from tests, starting methods and speed control (VVVF, vector control etc). Transformers - principles of operation and equivalent circuit, determination of parameters of approximate equivalent circuit, performance calculations, three phase transformer connections. DC Motors - series and shunt motor models, efficiency and torque-speed characteristics, DC motor speed control. Single phase induction motors - revolving field theory and equivalent circuit, performance calculations, split phase and capacitor start motors. Fractional horsepower motors - permanent magnet dc motor, reluctance motor and hysterisis motor, stepper motors. |
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| ** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. ** |
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Field of Education: |
31300 Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Technology (Narrow Grouping) |
HECS Band (if applicable): |
2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis
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Essential |
Result Type: |
Grade/Mark |
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Availability |
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Internal |
Area External |
Central External |
| 2004 |
Bentley Campus |
Semester 2 |
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Area
External |
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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