Electrical Machines
Overview
This unit of study aims to introduce the principles of electromechanical energy conversion. This includes the operation and analysis of transformers, induction motors and synchronous & DC machines. An introduction of the basic elements of power electronics is also provided.
Requisites
Rule
MTH10006 Engineering Mathematics 1 *
OR
MTH10012 Calculus and Applications
AND
EEE20002 Circuits and Systems
OR
EEE20006 Circuits & Electronics 1
Assumed Knowledge
DC and AC circuit analysis
27-October-2024
02-November-2025
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Use the basic principles of electromechanical energy conversion to analyse the energy conversion process within electric machines (K1, S1)
- Design, construct and assess the performance of simple electrical energy conversion systems (K1, S1)
- Analyse electrical energy conversion systems both independently and collaboratively in a laboratory setting (K1, S1, S2)
- Appreciate and apply safe practices in an environment that may contain potential electrical hazards (S1)
- Collect and analyse experimental data, interpret results, formulate conclusions and generate laboratory reports (K1, S1, A2)
- Use computer simulation to analyse electrical energy conversion systems (K1, K2, K3, S1)
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-campus Lecture | 3.00 | 12 weeks | 36 |
| On-campus Class | 1.00 | 12 weeks | 12 |
| On-campus Class | 1.00 | 12 weeks | 12 |
| Unspecified Activities Independent Learning | 7.50 | 12 weeks | 90 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Individual | 5 - 10% | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| Examination | Individual | 50 - 60% | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| Laboratory Report | Group | 30 - 45% | 5,6 |
Hurdle
As the minimum requirements of assessment to pass a unit and meet all ULOs to a minimum standard, an undergraduate student must have achieved:
(i) an aggregate mark of 50% or more, and(ii) obtain at least 40% in the final exam, and(iii) complete all lab work.Students who do not successfully achieve hurdle requirements (ii) and (iii) will receive a maximum of 45% as the total mark for the unit.
Content
- Magnetic circuits and Ampere's Law
- Transformers
- Induction motors
- DC Machines
- Introduction to power electronics
- Synchronous machines
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.