Recommended prerequisite for participation in
the module
The module is based on knowledge achieved in the module
Introduction to electrical engineering or similar.
Content, progress and pedagogy of the
module
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 |