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12711 (v.3) Electrical Systems 204
Area: | Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering |
Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
Credits: | 25.0 |
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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| 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. |
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 |
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