University of Jordan
Faculty of Engineering & Technology
Department of Electrical Engineering
1st Semester – A.Y. 2015/2016
Course:
Instructor:
Electrical Machines (1) – 0903371 (3 Cr. – Core Course)
Dr. Eyad A. Feilat
Office: E305, Telephone: 5355000 ext 22839, Email: e.feilat@ju.edu.jo
Course Website:
http://eacademic.ju.edu.jo/E.Feilat/Material/Forms/AllItems.aspx
Catalog Data:
Magnetic circuits; single-phase transformers: principles, analysis and performance
characteristics; three-phase transformers: construction, connections and groups; singlephase and three-phase transformer testing; electromechanical energy conversion; basic
principles of DC mechanics; principles and classification of DC generators; DC motors:
analysis, performance characteristics, starting and speed control; Dc machines testing;
rotating field; synchronous generators: classification, analysis, performance
characteristics, synchronization process and parallel operation.
Prerequisites by
Course:
Prerequisites
By Topic:
EE 0903212 – Electric Circuits (2) (pre-requisite), and
EE 0903251 – Electromagnetics (1) (pre-requisite)
Students are assumed to have a background of the following topics:
 Basic circuit analysis techniques
 Basic electromagnetic concepts
Textbook:
References:
Electric Machinery Fundamentals by S.J. Chapman, McGraw Hill, 5th Edition, 2012.
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Schedule &
Duration:
Minimum Student
Material:
Minimum College
Facilities:
Course
Objectives:
Principles of Electric Machines and Power Electronics by P. C. Sen, Wiley, 3rd
edition, 2013.
Electric Machines and Drives by G. R Slemon, Addison Wesley, 1st Edition 1992.
Electric Machinary by A. Fitzgerald, C. Kingsley and S. Umans, McGraw Hill, 5th
Edition, 1990.
An Introduction to Electric Machines and Transformers by G. Mcpherson and R.
Laramore, John Wiley, 2nd Edition 1990.
Electric Machines by D. Zorbas, West Group, 1st Edition, 1989.
‫محمد زكي محمد خضر وآخرون‬.‫المكائن الكھربائية د‬Electric Machines by M. Z. Khedherr,
1980, (in Arabic)
16 Weeks, 45 lectures (50 minutes each) plus exams.
Textbook, class handouts, scientific calculator, and an access to a personal computer.
Classroom with whiteboard and projection display facilities, library. Computational
facilities with MATLAB.
This is the 1st course of Electrical Machines that is provided by the Department of
Electrical Engineering for the Electrical Engineering students. It is designed to achieve
the following objectives:
 Understand electromagnetic electromechanical conversion principles
 Introduce single & 3-phase power Transformers: principles, analysis and
performance characteristics.
 Introduce DC Generators and Motors: principles, analysis and performance
characteristics.
 Introduce the concept of 3-phase rotating field
 Introduce 3-phase synchronous generators: principles, analysis, and performance
characteristics.
 Be familiar with Practical Testing Procedures of electric machines with the ability to
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analyse data and to obtain the major characteristics.
Course Learning Outcomes and Relation to ABET Student Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, a student should:
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Understand the basic concepts of electromagnetics and electromechanical conversion.
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Familiar with power transformers operation and performance characteristics.
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Familiar with the connections and groups of three-phase transformers.
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Able to safely connect two or more transformers to operate in parallel.
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Know the basic relationships and characteristics of DC Generators and Motors.
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Topic Description
Electro-Magnetic Circuits: Review Basic Laws and relationships of electro-magnetic structures:
Amper's Law, B/H characteristics, inductance …etc.Leakage, fringing and core lamination aspects.
Magnetic circuits analysis. Stored Energy and Core losses: Eddy-current and Hysteresis losses
Single-Phase & Three-Phase Power Transformers: Construction, classification and applications
Ideal transformers: principle of operation and basic relationships,Equivalent circuit development and
analysis. Referring technique, The Per Unit system,Testing and parameters determination,
Performance characteristics: input power factor, efficiency and voltage regulation, Parallel operation
Autotransformers, Inrush current, Three-phase transformers: construction, connections and vector
groups.
Direct Current (DC) Machines: Construction and principle of operation
Excitation methods and classification, Armature winding methods, EMF, torque and power
relationships, Equivalent circuit development of DC Generators & Motors,Armature reaction and
commutation ,Performance characteristics of DC Generators,Performance characteristics, starting and
speed control of DC Motors.
Principles of AC Machines : Rotating magnetic field and EMF equation Synchronous speed
Synchronous Generators (Alternators): Types, construction and principle of operation.
Excitation methods,Development of the equivalent circuit and its parameters,Power and torque
relationships, Testing procedures and parameters determination, Performance characteristics under
different loading conditions,Parallel operation and synchronization process.
Hrs
6
15
12
3
12
Ground Rules:
Attendance is required and highly encouraged. To that end, attendance will be taken
every lecture. All exams (including the final exam) should be considered cumulative.
Exams are closed book. No scratch paper is allowed. You will be held responsible for all
reading material assigned, even if it is not explicitly covered in lecture notes.
Assessments:
Grading policy:
Exams and Quizzes
First Exam
Midterm Exam
Final Exam
Total
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