Course Syllabus
ECE 410/L - Electrical Machines and Energy Conversion and Lab
Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering
1. Course Number and Name:
2. Credit Units/Contact Hours:
3. Course Coordinator:
ECE 410/L – Electrical Machines and Energy
Conversion and Lab
3/3
Bruno Osorno
4. Text, References & Software
Recommended Text:
Class notes developed by instructor.
Software:
PSPICE, by ORCAD MicroSim Corporation, Matlab, Web browser such as explorer or
Netscape, Microsoft Office
5. Specific Course Information
a. Course Description
This course covers single and three phase power, including phasor diagrams and electromagnetic
laws. Maxwell’s Equations as applied to energy conversion is covered, as are analysis of
magnetic circuits and their losses, single and three phase transformers, including voltage
regulation end efficiency. Electromechanical energy conversion principles followed by rotating
machinery modeling and analysis. Machines include induction motors, synchronous generators,
and direct current motors. Application of these concepts as they apply to energy sustainability is
discussed. Several projects are included in which students design, simulate, build, test, and report
on their findings.
b. Prerequisite by Topic
Students should know the basic concepts of electromagnetism, such as inductance, capacitance
and Maxwell’s laws. Also students should know basic DC and AC circuit analysis as well as
vector and complex algebra (ECE240, MATH280). Calculus and differential equations need to
be known and master their application. Basic MATLAB programming used to solve simple
problems.
c. Elective Course
6. Specific Goals for the Course
a. Specific Outcomes of Instructions – After completing this course the students should be able to:
1. Solve magnetic circuits, three phase and single phase circuits.
2. Analyze, test and simulate transformers. Be able to calculate voltage regulation, and
efficiency
3. Analyze, test and simulate induction motors. Be able to calculate speed regulation, and
efficiency
4. Analyze, test and simulate synchronous generators. Be able to calculate voltage regulation,
and efficiency
5. Analyze, test and simulate DC machines. Be able to calculate voltage regulation, speed
regulation and efficiency
b. Relationship to Student Outcomes
This supports the achievement of the following student outcomes:
a. An ability to apply knowledge of math, science, and engineering to the analysis of electrical
engineering problems.
b. An ability to design and conduct scientific and engineering experiments, as well as to analyze
and interpret data.
Performance Criteria:
c. An ability to design systems which include hardware and/or software components within
realistic constraints such as cost, manufacturability, safety and environmental concerns.
e. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve electrical engineering problems.
g. An ability to communicate effectively through written reports and oral presentations.
i. A recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
k. An ability to use modern engineering techniques for analysis and design.
m. An ability to analyze and design complex devices and/or systems containing hardware and/or
software components.
n. Knowledge of math including differential equations, linear algebra, complex variables and
discrete math.
7. Topics Covered/Course Outline
1. Three phase power
2. Circuits and Laws of Electromagnetism
3. Electromechanical Energy Conversion
4. Transformers
5. DC machines
6. Synchronous Machines
7. Induction Machines
Bruno Osorno, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, November 2011
Ali Amini, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, March 2013