Electrical Engineering Department
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals
Course Number:
Course Title:
EE 360
Electric Energy Engineering (Required Course)
Course Description :
Magnetc circuits. Transformers. Concepts of electric machines. DC Machines: motor
and generator operation, speed control of motors, motor starting. Induction machines:
motor starting. Synchronous machines. Parallel operation. Per-unit systems.
Transmission lines: parameters, current and voltage relations for short, medium and
long lines. Transmission line performance characteristics. Cables.
Prerequisites :
Electric circuits II (EE 205)
Textbook :
Zia A. Yamayee and Juan L. Bala, Electromechanical Energy devices and Power
Systems, 1994,
John Wiley & Sons, Inc, ISBN 621.319-dc20
Other useful references and material :
Reference texts: Stephen J. Chapman, Electric machinery Fundamentals, 4th Ed.,
McGraw Hill, 2005.
Course objectives:
After successfully completing the course, the students will be able to
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understand basic concepts of electrical machines and transmission lines
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will learn how to start and operate an electrical machine;
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learn the details of construction of different types of electrical machines;
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learn how to analyze the performance and design the components
Topics Covered :
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Three phase systems and power measurements
Magnetic circuits
Single phase and three-phase transformers, autotransformers
DC Generators
DC Motors
Synchronous generators
Synchronous motors
Three phase induction motors
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Transmission line parameters and voltage calculations;
Class/Laboratory Schedule :
3 lectures per week, 50 minutes each and 3 hours lab per week.
Contribution of course to Meeting the professional component :
The students will learn fundamentals of electrical machinery and transmission lines.
They will learn to analyze the voltage-current, torque-speed characteristics of the
different devices. In the laboratory they will have hands-on experience with starting
and operation of different types of machines. They will experiment with the behavior
and performance of different types of transformers, generators and motors. Course
design projects involve design of components like starters, speed control devices, etc.
employing the knowledge gained from circuits and electronics courses. The student
projects are conducted in groups.
Course Outcomes:
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An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to the
analysis of electrical machineries and transmission lines.
Design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems in the area of
electromechanical energy conversion devices.
Acquire knowledge of contemporary issues
Use the techniques, skills, and modem engineering tools necessary for
engineering practice.
Prepared by Dr.A.H.Abdur-Rahim, December 5, 2006.