GSE2301

Electrical power I

N Samaan

4 points · 29 lectures/tutorials, 10 laboratory hours, 13 hours of supported self-study, DE students 104 hours · Second semester: Gippsland/ Distance · Prerequisite: ENG1301

Objectives The subject aims to introduce students to electrical machines and the wider spectrum of their current applications, fundamental concepts of electromagnetics and energy conversion and aspects of the electrical power system.

Synopsis selected topics from the following. Electromagnetics and energy conversion processes. Three phase systems: analysis with star and delta connections, power measurement. Dc machines: generator/motor modes, operation and control. Power transformers: operation, modelling and testing, equivalent circuit; phasor diagram, polyphase connections and harmonics. Synchronous machines: synchronous impedance model, synchronising and loading, power factor control and capability diagram. Three phase induction motors: construction and operation, torque-slip characteristics, starting and speed control. Single phase induction motors: split-phase motors, universal and synchronous reluctance. Stepper motors: construction; operation; control and application. Introduction to power distribution: 3-phase, single phase and swer systems, consumer substations and mains, metering and tariff structures, wiring regulations.

Assessment Examination (3 hours): 60% · Class tests: 20% · Laboratory: 20%

Recommended texts

Sen P C Principles of electric machines and power electronics Wiley, 1989
Ryff P F Electric machinery 2nd edn, Prentice-Hall, 1994
Bhag S G, Huseyin R H Electric machinery and transformers Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1990
Elgard O I Basic electric power engineering Addison-Wesley, 1997
Fitzgerald A E et al Electric machinery 4th edn, McGraw-Hill, 1983
Wildi T Electrical machines, drives and power systems 2nd edn, Prentice-Hall, 1991

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