Majmaah University
College of Engineering
Department of Electrical Engineering
Course Syllabus
Instructor Name
Course Title:
Prerequisite:
Academic Year:
Lecture Times:
Office Hours
Dr.Praveen R.P.
Selected Topics in Electrical Machines
EE 491
Cr.Hrs:
3(3,1,0)
Course code:
EE 389
None
Wed (1.00 to 1.50 p.m)
Co-requisite:
Tutorial Time:
2014-2015
2
Semester:
Sun(11.00 to 11.50), Mon(10.00 to 11.50)
Lab Time:
Sun(9.00 to 10.00)
Tue (11.00 to 12.00) Thu (10.00 to
Office number
11.00)
Course Objectives
This course aims to achieve the following objectives
1
2
Be acquainted the recent topics in the field of electrical machines which will serve the work market
Acquire more experience and knowledge
3
Get rid of the shortages and deficiencies in the compulsory courses
1
2
3
4
Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
Understanding of the engineering aspects of practical a,b,c,e,k
Electric-machine performance such as magnetic
saturation, losses, rating and heating, cooling means for
electric machines, energy efficiency.
ABET Student Outcomes
Understanding of the advanced concepts and special
Transformers such as engineering aspects of
transformer analysis, parallel operation of transformers,
multi-circuit transformer, V transformer, open delta
transformer, Scott transformer
Understanding of the Synchronous Machines:
interconnected synchronous generators, synchronous
machine transients, dq modeling, analysis of a sudden
three-phase short circuit, transient power-angle
characteristics, effect of additional rotor circuits,
synchronous machine dynamics.
a,b,c,d,e,i,EE3
Understanding of the Deep bar and double cage rotor
induction motors and design classes of induction
motors
a,b,c,d,e
a,b,c,d,e,k,EE1
Assessed ABET Learning Outcome:
c, e
Assessment
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2
3
4
5
Assessment Method
First exam
Second exam
Exercise questions and participation
Quiz and homework assignments
Final Exam
Total
Date (Week)
7
13
1,2,3,4,5,6
8,9,10,11,12,14
16
Mark
20
20
10
10
40
100
Course Contents
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1
2
3
Short Description
Parallel Operation of Transformers
Open Delta Transformer, Scott Connection, Initial rush of current in Transformers, Magnetisation Characteristics and
Harmonics
Necessity for Tap-Changing in Transformers, Location of Taps and Tap-Changing Methods, Instrument Transformers-
Week
1
2,3
4,5,6
4
5
6
7
8
9
Current Transformers, Potential Transformers
Mid Term -I
Double Squirrel-Cage Motors- Equivalent Circuit of Double Squirrel Cage Motor
Deep Bar Squirrel Cage Motors, Design Classes of Induction Motors
Permanent Magnet Brushless DC Motors – Construction, Principle of Operation, Drive Circuit, Applications
Mid Term - II
Synchronous Machine Dynamics – dq modeling – analysis of sudden three phase short-circuit, transient
power-angle characteristics
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8,9
10
11,12
13
14,15
Textbook:
Books
A.E. Fitzgerald, Charless Kingsley, Jr, and Stephen D. Usmans, "Electric Machinery", McGraw Hill, New
York
References:
S.J. Chapman, "Electric Machinery Fundamentals", McGraw Hill
SARMA, "Electric Machines Steady State Theory and Dynamic Performance", WEST