Content, progress and pedagogy of the
module
The module is based on knowledge achieved in the module
Introduction to electrical engineering or similar.
Learning objectives
Knowledge
- Have an understanding of:
- Basic steady-state analysis of AC circuits
- Basic steady-state power analysis of AC circuits
- The concepts of mutual inductance, coupling coefficients, the
ideal transformer and turns ratio
- Characteristics for balanced three phase circuits
- Basic three-phase star and delta-connections
- Variable frequency behaviour for basic R, L and C circuits
- Characteristics of basic filters: low pass, high pass, band
pass and band stop
- Various types of circuit functions
- Definition of poles and zeros
- Laplace domain representation of basic circuit elements
(including initial conditions): R, L and C
- Characteristics of diodes and passive single-phase and
three-phase rectifiers
- Fourier techniques for circuit analysis
Skills
- Be able to perform calculations of currents and voltages in
steady-state AC circuits
- Be able to perform steady-state power analysis of AC
circuits
- Be able to perform calculations on magnetically coupled
circuits
- Be able to calculate voltages, currents, powers and power
factors in three-phase circuits
- Be able to perform Bode plot and frequency analysis for
variable-frequency circuits
- Be able to perform circuit analysis using Laplace
transformation
- Be able to design single phase and three phase diode
rectifiers
- Be able to perform Fourier analysis of periodic signals in
electrical circuits
Competences
- Be able to handle simple development-oriented situations in
connection with technical issues of AC circuits in study or work
relations
- Be able to perform laboratory work, data collection and analyse
the results of AC circuits in study and work relations
Type of instruction
Lectures with exercises, possibly supplemented with e-learning
activities.
Extent and expected workload
Since it is a 5 ECTS course, the work load is expected to be 150
hours for the student.
Exam
Exams
Name of exam | AC Circuit Theory |
Type of exam | Written or oral exam |
ECTS | 5 |
Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
Type of grading | Internal examination |
Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination
Policies and Procedures |