Module Provider: |
School of Construction Management and Engin |
Number of credits: |
10 [5 ECTS credits] |
Level: |
I (Intermediate) |
Terms in which taught: |
Spring and Summer |
Module Convenor: |
Dr
I
Khoo |
Pre-requisites: |
A level physics or equiv. |
Co-requisites: |
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Modules excluded: |
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Current from: |
2005/6 |
Aims:
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Assessable learning outcomes:
Learning a range of topics concerned with power systems and drives. Students will be conversant with a range of electrical machines, and with the characteristics, specification and controllability of alternative drive systems. |
Additional outcomes:
Key skills in Problem Solving |
Outline content:
This course deals with AC and DC electrical machines, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and the selection of power systems and drives with case studies.
Electrical Machines (10 hours lectures with tutorials Spring Term: Dr Khoo)
Introduction to the construction, theory, operation and characteristics of ac machines. Three Phase Power Systems: Analysis of Induction Machines, Starting techniques: Transformer Analysis.
Power Systems and Drives (20 hours lectures Spring Term: Dr Khoo and Prof Chaplin):
The selection of devices for applications that require some form of mechanical drive output: Specification: Devices; electro-magnetic (Variable Speed AC & DC motor drives), hydraulic and pneumatic. Control technologies. Initial cost, maintenance, reliability and efficiency: Case Studies. |
Brief description of teaching
and learning methods:
Lectures, Seminars, Tutorials and Laboratory work. |
Contact hours:
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Autumn |
Spring |
Summer |
| Lectures |
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30 |
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| Tutorials/seminars |
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5 (revision) |
| Practicals |
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3 |
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| Other contact (eg study visits) |
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| Total hours |
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33 |
5 (revision) |
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| Number of essays or assignments |
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| Other (eg major seminar paper) |
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Assessment:
Coursework:
Laboratory experiment including writing up: 10%:
M1: Induction Motor 3 hours (10%)
Relative percentage of coursework: 10%
Penalties for late submission:
There will be a deduction of 10% for any work submitted up to one week after the original deadline for submission. Thereafter a mark of zero will be recorded.
Examinations :
One two and a half hour examination in June: 90%
Requirements for a pass:
40%
Reassessment arrangements:
Re-examination the following year. |
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