Search This Blog

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Online Courses: Introduction to Electric Machines & Power Systems (Pahang Univ.-Malaysia)

-          This course introduces the fundamental concepts and principles of transformer and various types of electrical machines.
-          It is intended for students to understand fundamental aspects of rotating electrical machines.
-          This course introduces an overview of power system, generation, transmission lines, distribution, representation of components, basic power system analysis.


Course Outcomes:
n  At the end of the course students should be able to :-
ü  Describe the basic principles of selected electrical machines and analyze the transformer and machines equivalent circuits.
ü  Analyze the operating conditions for electrical machines under steady state conditions.
ü  Discuss the roles of each components in Malaysian power system operation and explain the basic concept of electricity tariff and energy efficiency
ü  Analyze the basic design concepts and perform component modelling using per-unit system
ü  Work in team effectively




Course overview:

Chapter 1: Transformer
ü  Review of Electromagnetism
ü  Single-Phase Transformer
-          Transformer Construction and Equations
-          Equivalent Circuit
-          Losses, Voltage Regulation and Efficiency
-          Open Circuit Test and Short Circuit Test
ü  Three-Phase Transformer
-          Construction
-          Three-Phase Connection
ü  Auto-Transformer and Instrument Transformers
Chapter 2: Direct Current Motor
ü  Overview of Direct Current Machines
ü  Construction
ü  Principle of Operation                  
ü  Types of DC Motor
ü  Power Flow Diagram
ü  Speed Control
Chapter 3: Induction Motor
v  Overview of Single-Phase Induction Machines
v  Overview of Three-Phase Induction Machines
v  Construction
v  Principle of Operation
v  Equivalent Circuit
ý   Armature Reaction
ý   Power Flow, Losses and Efficiency
ý   Torque-Speed Characteristics
v  Speed Control
Chapter 4: Overview of Power System
v  Basic components of Power System
v  Types and characteristic of Power System loads
v  Load factors and load demands
v  Power system in Malaysia
v  National grid system
Chapter 5: Power System Representation
v  Per-unit system
v  Change of base
v  Steady state analysis using per-unit approach
v  Advantages of per-unit system
Chapter 6: Cost of Electricity
v  Electricity Tariff
v  Comparison of Malaysia Tariff with other countries
v  Power factor correction
v  Energy efficiency

Course Contents:

Chapter 1: Transformer





Chapter 2: Direct Current Motor



Chapter 3: Induction Motor




Chapter 4: Overview of Power System



Chapter 5: Power System Representation



Chapter 6: Cost of Electricity








No comments:

Post a Comment