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Course Outline For Introduction To Machine

This document provides information about the course "Introduction to Electrical Machines" offered at Jimma University in Ethiopia. The course is a 5 ECTS credit, compulsory module offered in the third year, second semester of the Bachelor of Science program in Electrical and Computer Engineering. The course objectives are to explain the basic concepts and principles of operation of transformers, induction machines, DC machines, and synchronous machines. The course description outlines the topics to be covered including magnetic circuits, transformers, 3-phase induction machines, DC machines, and synchronous machines. Pre-requisites include the Electromagnetic Fields course and a co-requisite of the Electrical Engineering Lab IV course. Assessment is through continuous assessment including assignments, tests and projects

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Course Outline For Introduction To Machine

This document provides information about the course "Introduction to Electrical Machines" offered at Jimma University in Ethiopia. The course is a 5 ECTS credit, compulsory module offered in the third year, second semester of the Bachelor of Science program in Electrical and Computer Engineering. The course objectives are to explain the basic concepts and principles of operation of transformers, induction machines, DC machines, and synchronous machines. The course description outlines the topics to be covered including magnetic circuits, transformers, 3-phase induction machines, DC machines, and synchronous machines. Pre-requisites include the Electromagnetic Fields course and a co-requisite of the Electrical Engineering Lab IV course. Assessment is through continuous assessment including assignments, tests and projects

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Jimma University

Jimma Institute of Technology


Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Program of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Course Number ECEg3141

Course Title Introduction to Electrical Machines

Degree Program B.Sc. in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Module Basic Electrical Machines

Module Coordinator N.N

Lecturer N.N

ECTS Credits 5

Contact Hours (per 5


week)

Course Objectives & ▪ Explain basic concepts of electromagnetic circuits as they relate to voltages,
Competences to be currents, and physical forces induced in conductors.
Acquired ▪ Explain principles of operation & construction of transformer, induction
machines, D.C. machines, and synchronous machines.
▪ Develops analytical models for transformers and electrical rotating
machines.
▪ Identify and establish power requirements, power capability, efficiency and
operating characteristics.
Course ● Magnetic Circuits and Magnetic Materials
Description/Course Basic laws of magnetic theory, magnetic circuit analysis, Flux linkage,
Contents inductance and Energy, Properties of magnetic materials, AC excitation,
Permanent Magnets, Magnetic Core Losses
● Transformers
Transformer construction, Principle of operation, Transformer on No-Load,
Ideal Transformer, Real Transformer and Equivalent Circuit, Transformer
Testing, Voltage regulation, Efficiency, Three-phase transformer, Polarity Test
and group connections, Parallel operation of transformers, The Per Unit
System
● 3-Phase Induction Machines
Construction, revolving field theory, synchronous speed & slip, rotor and
equivalent circuit models, Principle of operation, Tests to determine
parameter of the equivalent circuit, Power distribution of an induction motor,
torque equation, stall & starting torque, efficiency, torque-speed curves,
speed control, starting methods, parameter measurement.
• D.C Machines
Principle of operation, Construction, generated EMF and Torque developed in
D.C. machines, armature reaction, commutation, Types of DC generators,
Characteristics of D.C generator, Voltage regulation of DC generators,
Characteristics of D.C. motors, Starting of DC motors, Voltage Equation of
D.C. Motor, Types of DC motors, efficiency, speed of DC motor, Speed
regulation
● Synchronous Machines
Principle of operation of synchronous machines, Construction, EMF equation
of alternator, equivalent circuit of synchronous machines, Armature reaction,
Synchronous machines operation as an alternator, Synchronous machines
operation as a motor, Starting of Synchronous motors, efficiency

Pre-requisites Electromagnetic Fields


Electrical Engineering Lab IV (Co-requisite)

Year /Semester III/II

Status of Course Compulsory

Teaching & Learning Lecture supported by tutorial, assignment and laboratory exercises.
Methods

Assessment/Evaluation Continuous Assessment with Assignment, Tests and Projects (50%),


& Final examination (50%)
Grading System

Attendance 75% lecture attendance and 100% lab attendance


Requirements

Literature Textbook:
▪ G. Mullisa: Introduction to Electrical Machines
References:
▪ A. E. Fitzgerald, Charles Kingsley, Stephen D. Umans, Electric Machinery 6E,
2003, McGraw-Hill, New York
▪ V.K Mehta, Rohit mehta, Principle of Electrical Machinery.
▪ Dr.P.S. Bimbara, ‘Electrical Machines and Their Application’, 6th Edition,
Khanna Publishers, 2004
▪ R.K.Rajput, ‘A Text Book of Electrical Machines’, 3rd Edition, Laxim
Publishers, 2002.
▪ B.LTheraja, A.K. Theraja,Electrical Technology, S.Chand and Company
LTD,2005

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