Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
ECE 341 Principles of Electromechanical Energy Conversion:
Electric Machinery and Drive Systems
Fall Semester 2015
Syllabus
DESCRIPTION:
AC Machines including single phase, split-phase and three-phase (induction and synchronous
machines) motors and generators; introduction to power switching devices; speed control and brushless
DC motors. DC machines include shunt, series and compound. Control devices and circuits, including
ladder diagrams.
TEXTBOOK:
1. Electric Machinery Fundamentals, by Stephen J. Chapman, 5th Ed., McGraw-Hill, ISBN 978-007-352954-7
2. Class Notes, by Course Instructor, Dr. Xin Wang
REFERENCES:
1. Electrical Machinery and Power System Fundamentals, by Stephen Chapman, McGraw Hill
Publishing, 1st Edition, ISBN 978-0-07-229135-3
2. Electric Machines and Drives, by Gordan R. Slemon, 1992
3. Electric Machinery, by Fitzgerald, Kingsley and Umans, 6th Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2003
4. Selected IEEE Transactions and Conference Papers in the Area of Electrical Power Systems
INSTRUCTOR:
Professor: Xin Wang, PhD
Office: (618) 650-3634
Office: EB 3041
Email: xwang@siue.edu
Office Hours: To be posted near instructor’s office door, and to be announced on blackboard, as well as
given to students in a separate handout
TOPICS COVERED:
1. Concepts in Power Engineering Electronic Conditioning / Processing
2. Principles of Electromechanical Energy Conversion – The Qualitative and Quantitative Points of
View with Design Concepts
3. Adjustable Speed Drives and Use of Space Vectors in Adjustable Speed Drives
4. Direct Current Machines in Adjustable Speed Drives and Associated Design Considerations
5. Poly-Phase Induction Machines in Adjustable Speed Drives and Associated Design Considerations
6. Fractional Horse Power and Small Integrated Horse Power Single Phase Machines in Adjustable
Speed Drives and Associated Design Considerations
7. Poly-Phase Synchronous Machines in Adjustable Speed Drives and Associated Design
Considerations
8. Variable Reluctance Machines in Adjustable Speed Drives and Associated Design Considerations
9. Stepping Motors and Associated Design Considerations
10. Advanced Concepts and General Practical Considerations in Adjustable Speed Drives
11. Industrial Application Example: Wind Turbine Generator
CLASS SCHEDULE (Tentative):
Week
Monday
Monday,
Tuesday
1
Syllabus, Introductions
Lab 1
2
Electromechanical
Energy Conversion
Principles 2
Lab 2
3
Adjustable Speed Drives
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
Transformers: Three
Phase
AC Machinery
Fundamentals 1
AC Machinery
Fundamentals
Synchronous Machines 1
Synchronous Machines 3
Synchronous Machines 5
Induction Machines 2
Induction Machines 4
Induction Machines 6
DC Machines
DC Machines
Variable Reluctance
Machines and Stepping
Motors
Industrial Application
Example
FINAL EXAM
Lab 3
Lab 4
Lab 5
Wednesday
Electromechanical
Energy Conversion
Principles 1
Electromechanical
Energy Conversion
Principles 3
Transformers: Single
Phase
Transformers: Three
Phase
AC Machinery
Fundamentals 2
Assignment Reading
HW1
CH 1
HW2
CH 1
HW3
CH 2
HW4
CH 2
HW5
CH 3
Lab 6
Midterm Exam1
HW6
CH 3
Lab 7
Lab 8
Lab 9
Lab 10
Lab 11
Lab 12
Lab 13
Lab 14
Synchronous Machines 2
Synchronous Machines 4
Induction Machines 1
Induction Machines 3
Induction Machines 5
Midterm Exam 2
DC Machines
DC Machines
Variable Reluctance
Machines and Stepping
Motors
HW7
HW8
HW9
HW10
HW11
HW12
HW13
HW14
CH 4
CH 5
CH 6
CH 6
CH 6
CH 6
CH 7
CH 8
HW15
CH 9
Class Review
HW16
Handout
Lab 15
Design
Project
SCHEDULE:
[course schedule: 2 - 75 minute lectures/week and 1 – 180 minute lab period over the semester.]
[credits: 4 term credits]
Lectures: Monday, Wednesday, 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm, EB 2011
Labs: Monday 9:00am-12:00pm, EB 2010
Tuesday 5:00pm-7:50pm, EB 2010
CLASS POLICIES:
1. Exams are given according to the table above. No make-ups given except when advance notice is
given.
2. All exams are closed book and closed notes.
3. During quizzes and exams a calculator may be used but no computer devices with internet access.
4. All homework assignments are due according to the schedule above. A one week late homework is
accepted with a 20% penalty. One homework grade is dropped.
5. All lab assignment due according to the attached scheduled. Labs up to one week late are accepted
with a 20% Sign Off and/or 20% Report penalty.
6. Incompletes are an exception and rarely granted except in accordance to institutional policy.
7. Attendance is mandatory and the student is responsible for missed work.
8. Any student with a special needs request should contact the instructor.
9. Students should check their SIUE email and Blackboard for notices and announcements.
10. Homework will be assigned one week before the due date. Project will be assigned two weeks
before the due date.
GRADING POLICY:
Assignments Quantities
15
Homework
15
Quiz
14
Labs
1
Design
Project
2
Midterm
Exam
Final Exam 1
GRADE
A
B
C
D
F
Points/unit
1
1
1.5
9
Total Points
15
15
21
9
10
20
20
TOTAL
20
100
POINT RANGE
100 – 90
89 – 80
79 – 70
69 – 60
< 60
LAB DESCRIPTION:
LAB DESCRIPTION
Introduction: Power Supply, DAI, Resistors
1
Impedance
2
Three Phase Circuit
3
Transformers
4
Synchronous Motors
5
Synchronous Generators
6
Induction Motors
7
Induction Generators
8
Universal Motors
9
Capacitor-start and Capacitor-run Motors
10
Wound Rotor Induction Motors
11
Switched Reluctance Motors
12
DC Motors: Shunt, Series, Compounded
13
DC Generators: Shunt, Series, Compounded
14
Due Date
15
Design Project
CO = Check Off Only, No Report; BR = Basic Report; FR = Final Report
NOTE: Lab4, 5, 6 are done in a rotation (see instructor);
LAB REPORT FORMATS:
Basic Reports (BR):
a. Title Page (Name, Lab Number/Title, Course, Date)
b. Objectives (Restate in your words)
c. Design Files (Schematic, PSpice/MATLAB File, Simulation, Data Tables)
d. Detailed Conclusions (What worked, how objectives are met, design approaches)
Final Report (FR):
a. Title Page (Name, Lab Number/Title, Course, Date)
b. Objectives (Restate in your words)
c. Parts/Equipment List
d. Brief Procedure (in steps)
e. Design Files (Schematic, PSpice/MATLAB File, Simulation, Data Tables)
f. Detailed Conclusions (What worked, how objectives are met, design approaches)
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES and PERFORMANCE CRITERIA:
Upon completion of this course students should be able to:
I. Design and analyze adjustable speed drives
II. Design and analyze the performance of Direct Current motors and generators
III. Design and analyze three phase induction motors and generators
IV. Design and analyze synchronous motors and generators
V. Design and analyze the variable reluctance motors and generators
VI. Design and analyze the stepping motors
VII. Analyze power electronics used in the control of electromechanical machines
VIII. Performance laboratory experiments of electromechanical energy conversion
IX.
The student will be able to perform experiments in an electric machinery lab setting by:
- Demonstrating the proper and safe use of lab test equipment.
- Using appropriate CAD tools such as PSpice and MATLAB/PowerWorld to enter electric
machinery system designs and components, simulate and analyze results.
- Developing written lab reports according to a defined lab report format.
- Working on a team formal design project.
- Delivering a final oral design review presentation.
CRITERION MET: [This section to be completed by program directors for each degree program.]
COURSE
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PROGRAM OUTCOMES: [Preparer to delete those Outcomes which are not directly applicable.]
This courses contributes to the following ABET-EAC Program Outcomes,
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Graduates should be able to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering.
(a)
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Graduates should be able to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and
interpret data. (b)
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Graduates should be able to design a system, component, or process to meet desired
needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political,
ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability. (c)
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Graduates should be able to function on multi-disciplinary teams. (d)
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Graduates should be able to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems. (e)
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Graduates should be able to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools
necessary for engineering practice. (k)
ORAL and WRITTEN COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Lab Reports (7), Oral Paper Presentation (1).
MATH USAGE: Integral and Differential Calculus, Complex Variables, Linear Algebra
COMPUTER USAGE:
PC: Pentium AT or Higher, 8MB, Windows 2000 or Higher
Software: Use of MATLAB/Simulink, PSpice or equivalent software for designing, modeling and
simulation will be needed by the students.
LIBRARY USAGE: Notes on Reserves, Blackboard Tools
PREPARER:
Dr. Xin Wang
Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Fall 2013