Electrical Machines

2024/2025

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

The module is based on knowledge achieved in the modules Linear algebra, Calculus, Applied engineering mathematics and AC circuit theory or similar

Learning objectives

Knowledge

  • Have basic knowledge about electromagnetic phenomenon, operation and construction of transformers and electrical machines
  • Know about flux, flux linkage, phase inductance, mutual inductance and their characteristics
  • Have basic knowledge about electromechanical energy conversion
  • Have knowledge about three-phase windings and rotating magnetic fields
  • Have knowledge about electrical machine material and their characteristics as well as practical application issues, and electrical machine standards
  • Have knowledge about transformers, DC, AC and synchronous machines, and the determination of their parameters by tests and construction of digital steady-state equivalent circuit models under various operating conditions

Skills

  • Be able to perform calculations using equivalent circuit models for transformers and electrical machines
  • Be able to make necessary simplifications of the transformer equivalent circuit diagram in different applications
  • Can draw phasor diagrams for the transformer and electrical machines
  • Be able to calculate the power, torque, speed, current, power factor and efficiency of transformers and electrical machines
  • Be able to perform experimental tests to determine the desired parameters for transformers and electrical machines

Competences

  • Be able to use equivalent circuit diagrams for transformers, synchronous machines, induction machines and analyse their performances under different operating conditions
  • Be able to perform laboratory measurements to determine the desired parameters for digital equivalent circuit diagrams and models
  • Be able to handle development specific situations related to the steady-state design, analysis and application of transformers and electrical machines

Type of instruction

Lectures, exercises and laboratory experiments and possibly E-learning via digital platforms.

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 examElectrical Machines
Type of exam
Written or oral exam
ECTS5
Permitted aids
With certain aids:
For more information about permitted aids, please visit the course description in Moodle.
Assessment7-point grading scale
Type of gradingInternal examination
Criteria of assessmentThe criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures

Facts about the module

Danish titleElektriske maskiner
Module codeN-EN-B5-5B
Module typeCourse
Duration1 semester
SemesterAutumn
ECTS5
Language of instructionDanish and English
Empty-place SchemeYes
Location of the lectureCampus Aalborg, Campus Esbjerg
Responsible for the module

Organisation

Education ownerBachelor of Science (BSc) in Engineering (Energy)
Study BoardStudy Board of Energy
DepartmentDepartment of Energy
FacultyThe Faculty of Engineering and Science