Clemson University
Electrical and Computer Engineering Department
ECE 3600 Section 400: Electric Power Engineering
Summer 2014
Instructor: Ramtin Hadidi
rhadidi@clemson.edu
Room 221B Riggs Hall
864-656-2646
Required Materials:
Electric Machinery and Power System Fundamentals, McGraw-Hill, 2001, by Stephen J.
Chapman
Computer with internet connection.
Office hours: TBA.
Prerequisites: ECE 262, PHYS 221 each with a C or better
Course Objectives: This class is intended to provide experience working with single
and three phase power. Power generation, transmission, and distribution are fundamental
aspects of electrical engineering as these govern how power is provided to many devices
that need it to operate. After taking this course, students will be able to explain the
operation of electric machines, analyze and solve problems involving electric power, and
have an understanding of how electric power and machinery are used in real world
applications.
TA Information: TBA
Students are encouraged to contact TA or the instructor if they have any questions about
assignments or other materials posted. The TA will assign office hours to chat with
student through Skype. Skype can be downloaded for free here: http://www.skype.com
Classroom Policies: The academic resources of Clemson University are provided for
the intellectual growth and development of students. Lectures will be posted on the
University's Blackboard System (https://bb.clemson.edu) and the course will be
conducted entirely online. Students should regularly check the Blackboard system during
the semester. Announcements about the course, tests and homework will be posted on the
Blackboard system. No make up for missed exams or assignments will be given. Students
are required to take the final examination and tests. Students are responsible for all material
covered and all assignments given in every lecture. Some lectures may cover material not
found in the textbook. It is the responsibility of each student to make up any deficiencies that
result from missed classes.
Course Outline:
Review of single phase AC circuits
Mechanical and Electromagnetic Fundamentals (Chapter 1)
Three Phase Circuits (Chapter 2)
Transformers and Per-Unit Analysis (Chapter 3)
Synchronous Machines (Chapter 5)
Induction Motors (Chapter 7)
DC Motors (Chapter 8)
Transmission Lines (Chapter 9, time permitting)
Schedule: For each topic, students are expected to watch the video lectures posted on
Blackboard and read the corresponding chapter from the textbook by the dates listed
below.
Chapter 1: Mechanical and Electromagnetic Fundamentals, June 25 – June 28
Chapter 2: Three Phase Circuits, June 29 – July 3
Chapter 3: Transformers, July 4 – July 10
Chapter 4: AC Machinery Fundamentals, July 11 – July 12
Chapter 5: Synchronous Machines, July 13 – July 18
Chapter 7: Induction Motors, July 19 – July 24
Chapter 8: DC Motors, July 24 – July 28
Chapter 9: Transmission Lines, July 29 – July 30
Evaluation:
Assignments
Tests (2)
Final
20%
40%
40%
Grading Scale:
Below is the letter grade scale that will be used in this class:
A = 90 – 100
B = 80 – 89.99
C = 70 – 79.99
D = 60 – 69.99
F = Below 60
Tests: All students must attend all tests. Makeup tests will not be given under any
circumstances. A student who misses a test or the final examination for any reason will
receive a grade of 0 for that test or examination. To accommodate students who must miss
class when a test is given because of a true and documented personal emergency,
significant illness or other circumstances beyond their control, the final examination score
will be substituted for the missed test score. All exams will be administered under the
supervision of an approved proctor. Midterm exams will be 1.25 hours in duration and
the final exam will be 2.5 hours in duration. Every student must both submit a completed
proctor form and have his/her proctor contact the instructor via email no later than
5:00pm EST on Monday, June 30, 2014 or the student will be required to complete all
exams in Clemson under the supervision of the instructor. Exam will be administered by a
proctor at the following date and time. Solutions must be scanned and emailed by the
proctor within 1 hour of exam completion. Late exam solutions will not be accepted
and will result in a zero on that exam. The exam time can be shifted by 45 minutes for
midterm tests and by one and half hour for the final test. For the first exam, you may have
1-8.5”x11” page of handwritten formulas only. A page is one side of a piece of paper.
No definitions, diagrams, or worked examples may be included on the formula sheet.
For the second exam, you may have 2-8.5”x11” handwritten pages. For the final exam,
you may have 2-8.5”x11” handwritten pages. Tentative dates and time for the exams are
as follows:
Test1:
Wednesday July 9, 2014 3:45-5:00 pm
Test2:
Monday July 21, 2014, 3:45-5:00 pm
Final Examination: Friday August 1, 2014, 3-5:30 pm
Please note: All times given are local time in Clemson, SC which is Eastern
Standard Time.
Students choosing to complete exams on campus under the supervision of the instructor
should contact the instructor stating this intention. On campus exams will be given in
Riggs 226. On campus exams will begin promptly at 6:00pm and end for midterm exams
at exactly 7:15pm, and for final exam at exactly 8:30pm.
All exams are closed-booked, and programmable calculators are not allowed.
All forms of collaboration during the tests and final examination are strictly prohibited.
During these times, students may not communicate with anyone other than the person
administering the test, and students may not use phones or any other communications
devices. Students may not give or receive aid in any form during a test or examination.
Proctor Form: Every student must both submit a completed proctor form and have
his/her proctor contact the instructor via email no later than 5:00pm EST on Monday,
June 30, 2014 or the student will be required to complete all exams in Clemson under the
supervision of the instructor. It is student’s responsibility to make sure his/her proctor
is available during test1, test 2 and the final examination. Proctor form can be
downloaded from:
https://bb.clemson.edu/bbcswebdav/users/tburg/ECE307%20Public%20Material/Proctor
Form.pdf
Homework: All homework should be submitted by the due date and time listed on the
assignment. Some of problems may not be graded. Students are expected to complete all
assignments. Late homework will not be accepted and will result in a zero. All
homework must be legible. Submissions that cannot be read will be marked wrong.
Important Dates:
Last Day to Add a Class: Thursday, June 26, 2014
Last Day to Drop a Class without “W” Grade: Monday, June 30, 2014
Last Day to Drop a Class without a Final Grade: Friday, July 18, 2013
Students with Disabilities: Students with disabilities who need accommodations
should make an appointment with Dr. Arlene Stewart, Director of Disability Services, to
discuss specific needs within the first month of classes. Students should present a Faculty
Accommodation Letter from Student Disability Services when they meet with instructors.
Student Disability Services is located in Suite 239 Academic Success Building (6566848; sds-l@clemson.edu ). Please be aware that accommodations are not retroactive and
new Faculty Accommodation Letters must be presented each semester.
Academic Integrity: Clemson's academic integrity policy may be found here:
http://www.clemson.edu/academics/academic-integrity/.
From page 31 of Clemson University’s 2013-2014 Undergraduate Announcements:
“As members of the Clemson University community, we have inherited Thomas Green
Clemson’s vision of this institution as a “high seminary of learning.” Fundamental to this
vision is a mutual commitment to truthfulness, honor, and responsibility, without which
we cannot earn the trust and respect of others. Furthermore, we recognize that academic
dishonesty detracts from the value of a Clemson degree. Therefore, we shall not tolerate
lying, cheating, or stealing in any form.”
Collaboration with classmates on homework assignments is encouraged, however you
may not copy solutions and all work submitted must be your own. No work from prior
classes may be submitted. Any violations of these policies will be reported to the
University.
Changes to Syllabus: The instructor reserves the right to make changes to this
syllabus during the semester. Students will be given adequate notice in class of any
changes.
ECE 3600 Syllabus Addendum
Pursuant to page 38 of the 2013-2014 Clemson University Undergraduate
Announcements, “Students must provide appropriate documentation of achievement of
their General Education competencies through an ePortfolio.” A list of General
Education competencies that apply to this course may be found below.
Mathematics:
Demonstrate mathematical literacy through solving problems, communicating concepts,
reasoning mathematically, and applying mathematical or statistical methods, using
multiple representations where applicable.
Example: Include samples of solving problems throughout the course including,
but not limited to, homework and tests.
Natural Sciences:
Demonstrate scientific literacy by explaining the process of scientific reasoning and
applying scientific principles inside and outside of the laboratory or field setting.
Example Include samples of lab reports from ECE 4120.
Ethical Judgment:
Demonstrate an ability to identify, comprehend, and deal with ethical problems and their
ramifications in a systematic, thorough, and responsible way.
Example: Examine the ethical arguments behind an issue in the electric power
industry and discuss in a report.