Hijjawi Faculty for Engineering Technology
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Power Engineering Department
EPE-354
Electric Machines
Syllabus
Second Semester 2012/2013
Instructor
Instructor: Dr. Mohammed A. Momani, Ph.D
Address: Department of electrical power engineering
Email address: mohammadh@uy.edu.jo
Phone Number: 4557
Office Hours 12:00–13:00; Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday
Catalog Data
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Course contents
- Introduction to Energy Conversion and Magnetic Circuits
- Transformers
- DC Machinery: Motors and generators
- AC Machines: Synchronous Generators and Induction Motors
- Special Motors
3 credit hours
Textbook
Electric Machinery Fundamentals, Stephen J. Chapman, 4th Ed., McGraw-Hill, 2004,
Or Electric Machinery and transformers, Sayed A. Nasar, Macmillan, 1984
References
Electromechanical Enery Devices and Power Systems, Z. Yamayee & J. Bala, Jr.,
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 1984
Electric Machinery, A. E. Fitzgerald, C. Kingsley and S.D. Umans, 5th Ed.
McGraw-Hill, 1990
Prerequisites by Topic
1. Electric Circuits
2. Electromagnetic Devices
3. Linear Algebra
Course Outcomes
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Ability to represent single-phase and three-phase transformers in electrical circuits.
Ability to represent transformers in a per unit system.
Capability to calculate current, losses and efficiency of a transformer.
Ability to represent DC machines in electrical circuits.
Capability to calculate current, losses and efficiency of a DC machine.
Capability to calculate AC machine parameters.
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Hijjawi Faculty for Engineering Technology
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Power Engineering Department
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Ability to plot phasor diagram of an AC machine.
Capability to calculate current, power factor, losses and efficiency of an AC machines.
Course Topics
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Transformers
1.1 The Ideal Transformer
1.2 Theory of Operation of Real Transformers
1.3 The Equivalent Circuit of a Transformer
1.4 Transformer Taps and Voltage Regulation
1.5 The Autotransformers
1.6 Three-Phase Transformers
1.7 Transformer Ratings
1.8 Instrument Transformers
DC Machinery Fundamentals
2.1
Commutation and Armature Construction in Real DC Machines
2.2
Problems with Commutation in Real Machines
2.3
The Internal Generated Voltage and Induced Torque Equations
2.4
The Construction of DC Machines
2.5
Power Flow and Losses in DC Machines
DC Motors and Generators
3.1
Introduction to DC Motors
3.2
The Equivalent of a DC Motor
3.3
DC Motor Starters
3.4
DC Motor Efficiency Calculations
3.5
Introduction to DC Generators
AC Machine Fundamentals
4.1
Construction of AC Machines
4.2
The Equivalent Circuit of an AC Machine and Types
4.3
Principle of Operation as Motor and Generator
4.4
Synchronous Machines and Induction Motors
4.5
Small AC Motors
Computer Usage
Matlab Simulation
Tests, Projects and Grading Policy
The grading policy, exam requirements and term projects are addressed in this section.
The policy has to adhere to Yarmouk University regulations. The weight and date of each
grading component has to be cleared out in a table similar to the following table:
Grading Component
Points
Due Date
Test #1
20%
19/3/2013
Test #2
20%
23/4/2013
Projects, Homework and quizzes
10%
Final Exam
50%
TOTAL
100%
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