EE330: Electric Machines I
Required Course
Catalog
Data
EE330: Electric Machines I. Credits 3. Transformers (construction, operation of
single-phase transformers, equivalent circuit, voltage regulation and efficiency, autotransformers, three-phase transformers), AC machinery fundamentals, Synchronous
machines (components, internal voltage, equivalent circuit, phasor diagram,
performance of turbo-alternator, generator operating alone, parallel operation of AC
generators, synchronous motors, steady-state operation, motor starting), synchronous
machine dynamics: the swing equation, steady state and transient stability
Prerequisite
EE 202 & EE203
Class/Lab
Schedule
Three one-hour class sessions per week
Textbook
S. J. Chapman, “Electric Machinery Fundamentals”, McGraw Hill, New York.
References
SARMA, "Electric Machines-steady state theory and dynamic performance" West.
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Objective
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Topics
Covered
Teaching the students the concepts, principles of operation, performance
characteristics and methods of control of the transformers and synchronous
machines.
Preparing the students for dealing with the transformers and alternators in
the power stations and the transformer substations regarding the operation,
the maintenance, the control and developing the performance.
Acquainting the students the ability to deal with the synchronous motors as
important drives in the industry mining and transportation fields.
Covering some subjects as introduction for consequent advanced courses in
the electrical machines, electric drives and power systems.
Transformers (construction, operation of single-phase transformers, equivalent circuit,
voltage regulation and efficiency, auto-transformers, three-phase transformers), AC
machinery fundamentals, Synchronous machines (components, internal voltage,
equivalent circuit, phasor diagram, performance of turbo-alternator, generator
operating alone, parallel operation of AC generators, synchronous motors, steady-state
operation, motor starting), synchronous machine dynamics: the swing equation, steady
state and transient stability.
Course Learning Outcomes
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Recognizing the construction, connections, principle of operation of single-phase, three-phase and
autotransformers.
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Creating the transformer equivalent circuits, and judging the performance characteristics (voltage
regulation and efficiency) of the transformers.
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Acquiring the knowledge of transformer design concepts.
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Outlining the fundamentals of the ac machines such as the concept of the rotating flux, the
induced voltage and torque.
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Recognizing the construction, principle of operation, modeling of the synchronous generator.
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Judging the voltage regulation of the alternator using the phasor diagram or the complex numbers
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Outlining the power-delta relation and how to determine the steady state stability of the alternator.
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Understanding of the synchronization process of the alternators
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Recognizing the construction, principle of operation and modeling of synchronous motor.
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Ability to analyze and determine the synchronous motor performance characteristics.
Relationship of the course to Electrical Engineering Program Outcomes
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An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and
interpret data.
An ability 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.
An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
An ability to communicate effectively.
The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering
solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, life-long learning.
A knowledge of contemporary issues
An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools
necessary for engineering practice.
Prepared by:
Prof. Ahmed Alaa Mahfouz
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April 10, 2015