Area: | WASM Mining Engineering Teaching Area |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 4 Hours Weekly |
Laboratory: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 303135 (v.1) WASM Mathematics 131 or any previous version
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303142 (v.1) WASM Mathematics 132 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Electricity and magnetism. AC and DC circuit analysis. Inductance, capacitance and resistance in AC circuits. Three phase circuits and connections. Transformers. AC to DC conversion. DC generators and motors and DC motor control. Induction motors. Instrumentation and controls. Programmable logic controllers. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Understood the basics of AC and DC circuit theory, electrical power generation and transmission, AC and DC measurement and instrumentation, and process control as it applies to the minerals industry. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Fundamentals of Electric Circuits, Bell. Introduction to Electric Circuits, Jackson. Mastering Electrical Engineering, Morris. Practical Electricity, Middleton and Meyers. Mastering Electronic and Electrical Calculations, Morris. J and P Switchgear Book,Lythall. Electric Circuits and Machinery, Mychael. Electric Circuits and machinery, Lister. Electrical Machines, Drives and Power Systems, Wildi. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Final Examination 40%, Laboratory/Practicals 30%, Midterm Examination 30%. This is by Grade/Mark Assessment. |
Field of Education: | 30303 Mining Engineering | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
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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