ELEC06018 2019 Electrical Signals Systems and Technology 201
Full Title
Electrical Signals Systems and Technology 201
Transcript Title
Electrical Signals Systems and
Code
ELEC06018
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
ELEC - 0714 Electronics & Automation
Department
MECT - Mechatronics
Level
06 - Level 6
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2019 - Full Academic Year 2019-20
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Michael Casey
Programme Membership
SG_EMTRN_B07 201900 Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronic Engineering
SG_EMTRN_C06 201900 Higher Certificate in Engineering in Mechatronic Engineering
Description
Electrical Signals, Systems and Technology 201.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Predict the effect of AC circuit elements on circuit performance
2.
Use phasor diagrams to solve ac problems and calculate ac voltages and currents in various circuit configurations
3.
Use power triangle to calculate circuit current elements
4.
Calculate power factor correction requirements calculate transformer efficiency and motor efficiencies
5.
Wire a simple Electric circuit according to power wiring diagrams and in a safe manner
Indicative Syllabus
Introduction to AC Theory: Circuit elements and their characteristics. Current and voltage relationship. Root Mean Square, Phasors and solution of AC problems using phasors, Resonance, real, apparent and reactive power. Power triangle and solving multiple power scenarios, Instantaneous power in AC circuits, power factor, apparent power, reactive power, power triangle, complex power. Power factor correction. Parallel and series circuit elements AC to DC Conversion: single and three phase rectification methods.
Electromagnetism magnetic fields and field calculation in solenoids Hysteresis Permeabilities of a Medium-Laws of Magnetic Force-Magnetic Field Strength (H)-Magnetic Potential-Flux per Unit Pole-Flux Density (B)-rellation Between B, H, I and Force on a Current-carrying Conductor Lying in a Magnetic Field-Ampere's Faradays law and Lenz’s law
Transformers: Constructional features, No load and load conditions. Transformer efficiency. Auto transformers. Separation of losses.
Introduction to wiring practices in electrical workshop
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
End of Semester / Year Formal Exam
100 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Continuous Assessment Continuous assesment | Coursework Assessment | UNKNOWN | 40 % | OnGoing | 1,2,3,4,5 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Final Exam Final Exam | Final Exam | UNKNOWN | 60 % | End of Term | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Full Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical / Laboratory | Engineering Laboratory | Electrical workshop | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
| Lecture | Lecture Theatre | Lecture | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 4.00 Hours
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
Handbook of Small Electric Motors William H. Yeadon McGraw-Hill 2001
Fundamentals of Electric Circuits, C. K. Alexander and M. N. O. Sadiku, McGraw-Hill
Principles and applications of Electrical Engineering Georgio Rizzoni McGraw Hill 2005
Other Resources
None
Additional Information
None