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Module 3 Syllabus

This document outlines the modules and levels of the Electrical Fundamentals course offered by Cardiff and Vale College International Centre. Module 3 covers topics related to electrical theory including electron theory, static electricity, electrical terminology, methods of generating electricity, DC sources and circuits, resistance, power, capacitance, magnetism, inductance, DC motors and generators, AC theory, resistors, capacitors and inductors in circuits, transformers, filters, AC generators, and AC motors. The document lists the learning objectives for each topic at different certification levels.

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Module 3 Syllabus

This document outlines the modules and levels of the Electrical Fundamentals course offered by Cardiff and Vale College International Centre. Module 3 covers topics related to electrical theory including electron theory, static electricity, electrical terminology, methods of generating electricity, DC sources and circuits, resistance, power, capacitance, magnetism, inductance, DC motors and generators, AC theory, resistors, capacitors and inductors in circuits, transformers, filters, AC generators, and AC motors. The document lists the learning objectives for each topic at different certification levels.

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Cardiff and Vale College International Centre

EASA Part-147 approved centre

for Aerospace Training

Module 3 Electrical Fundamentals


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3.1 Electron Theory
Structure and distribution of electrical charges within: atoms, molecules, ions, compounds; Molecular structure of conductors, semiconductors and insulators.

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3.2 Static Electricity & Conduction


Static electricity and distribution of electrostatic charges; Electrostatic laws of attraction and repulsion; Units of charge, Coulomb's Law; Conduction of electricity in solids, liquids, gases and a vacuum.

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3.3 Electrical Terminology


The following terms, their units and factors affecting them: potential difference, electromotive force, voltage, current, resistance, conductance, charge, conventional current flow, electron flow.

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3.4 Generation of Electricity


Production of electricity by the following methods: light, heat, friction, pressure, chemical action, magnetism & motion.

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3.5 DC Sources of Electricity


Construction & basic chemical action of primary cells, secondary cells, lead acid cells, nickel cadmium cells, other alkaline cells; Cells connected in series & parallel; Internal resistance & its effect on a battery; Construction, materials & operation of thermocouples; Operation of photocells.

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3.6 DC Circuits
Ohms Law, Kirchoff's Voltage & Current Laws; Calculations using the above laws to find resistance, voltage & current; Significance of the internal resistance of a supply.

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3.7 Resistance / Resistor


a) Resistance & affecting factors; Specific resistance; Resistor colour code, values & tolerances, preferred values, wattage ratings; Resistors in series & parallel; Calculation of total resistance using series, parallel & series parallel combinations; Operation & use of potentiometers & rheostats; Operation of Wheatstone Bridge; b) Positive & negative temperature coefficient conductance; Fixed resistors, stability, tolerance & limitations, methods of construction; Variable resistors, thermistors, voltage dependent resistors; Construction of potentiometers and rheostats; Construction of Wheatstone Bridge.

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3.8 Power
Power, work & energy (kinetic & potential); Dissipation of power by a resistor; Power formula; Calculations involving power, work & energy.

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3.9 Capacitance / Capacitor


Operation and function of a capacitor; Factors affecting capacitance area of plates, distance between plates, number of plates, dielectric and dielectric constant, working voltage, voltage rating; Capacitor types, construction & function; Capacitor colour coding; Calculations of capacitance and voltage in series and parallel circuits; Exponential charge and discharge of a capacitor, time constants; Testing of capacitors.

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Cardiff and Vale College International Centre


EASA Part-147 approved centre

for Aerospace Training

Module 3 Electrical Fundamentals


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3.10 Magnetism
a) Theory of magnetism; Properties of a magnet; Action of a magnet suspended in the Earth's magnetic field; Magnetisation & demagnetisation; Magnetic shielding; Various types of magnetic material; Electromagnets construction and principles of operation; Hand clasp rules to determine: magnetic field around current carrying conductor; b) Magnetomotive force, field strength, magnetic flux density, permeability, hysteresis loop, retentivity, coercive force reluctance, saturation point, eddy currents; Precautions for care & storage of magnets.

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3.11 Inductance / Inductor


Faraday's Law; Action of inducing a voltage in a conductor moving in a magnetic field; Induction principles; Effects of the following on the magnitude of an induced voltage: magnetic field strength, rate of change of flux, number of conductor turns; Mutual induction; The effect the rate of change of primary current & mutual inductance has on Factors affecting mutual inductance: number of turns in coil, physical size of coil, permeability of coil, position of coils with respect to each other; Lenz's Law & polarity determining rules; Back emf, self induction; Saturation point; Principle uses of inductors.

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3.12 DC Motor / Generator Theory


Basic motor & generator theory; Construction & purpose of components in DC generator; Operation of, & factors affecting output and direction of current flow; Operation of, & factors affecting output power, torque, speed & direction of rotation of C motors; Series wound, shunt wound & compound motors; Starter Generator construction.

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3.13 AC Theory
Sinusoidal waveform: phase, period, frequency, cycle; Instantaneous, average, root mean square, peak, peak to peak current values; Triangular/Square waves; Single / 3 phase principles.

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3.14 Resistive (R), Capacitive (C) and Inductive (L)


Phase relationship of voltage and current in L, C & R circuits, parallel, series & series parallel; Power dissipation in L, C & R circuits; Impedance, phase angle, power factor & current calculations; True power, apparent power & reactive power calculations.

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3.15 Transformers
Transformer construction principles and operation; Transformer losses & methods for overcoming them; Transformer action under load & no-load conditions; Power transfer, efficiency, polarity markings; Primary & Secondary current, voltage, turns ratio, power, efficiency; Auto transformers.

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3.16 Filters
Operation, application & uses of the following filters: low pass, high pass, band pass, band stop.

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3.17 AC Generators
Rotation of loop in a magnetic field & waveform produced; Operation & construction of revolving armature & revolving field type AC generators; Single phase, two phase & three phase alternators; Three phase star & delta connections advantages & uses; Calculation of line & phase voltages & currents; Calculation of power in a three phase system; Permanent Magnet Generators.

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3.18 AC Motors
Construction, principles of operation and characteristics of. AC synchronous & induction motors both single & polyphase; Methods of speed control & direction of rotation; Methods of producing a rotating field: capacitor, inductor, shaded or split pole.

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