12711 (v.3) Electrical Systems 204

Area:

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

4.0

** 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. **

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

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.

** 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. **

Field of Education:

31300 Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Technology (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

Extent to which this unit or thesis
utilises online information:

Essential

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	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