AC Circuit Theory
2023/2024
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, digital data collection and analyses of 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 |
Facts about the module
| Danish title | AC-kredsløbsteori |
| Module code | N-EN-B3-2B |
| Module type | Course |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Autumn
|
| ECTS | 5 |
| Language of instruction | Danish |
| Empty-place Scheme | Yes |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg, Campus Esbjerg |
| Responsible for the module |
Organisation
| Study Board | Study Board of Energy |
| Department | Department of Energy |
| Faculty | The Faculty of Engineering and Science |
