ECTS - Electromechanical Energy Conversion

Electromechanical Energy Conversion (EE352) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Electromechanical Energy Conversion EE352 6. Semester 3 2 0 4 6
Pre-requisite Course(s)
(EE210 veya EE234 veya AEE202)
Course Language English
Course Type Compulsory Departmental Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Demonstration, Experiment, Drill and Practice, Problem Solving.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Prof. Dr. Sedat SÜNTER
Course Assistants
Course Objectives • To remember basics of electromagnetic field theory. • To learn modelling magnetic circuits and their solution. Learn concepts of inductance and stored energy. • To learn properties of magnetic materials and their characteristics. To understand AC excitation and core loss concepts. • To learn transformer operating principle, ideal transformer, single phase transformer, equivalent circuit, efficiency and regulation concepts. To under understand the operating principle of 3-phase transformers. • Per unit system. • To learn electromechanical energy conversion principle, co-energy and force production concepts. • To learn the concept of rotating field and induced emf onceepts. • To learn operating principle of 3-phase induction motors, their equivalent circuit, power flow and testing. • To learn starting asynchronous machines and their speed control methods. • To understand the operation principle of synchronous machines, their equivalent circuit and characteristics.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • 1. Be able to solve magnetic circuits
  • 2. Can calculate single-phase and three-phase transformer parameter conversion, efficiency and regulation. Can test transformers.
  • 3. Knows per unit system and can use the system.
  • 4. Knows induction motor structure and characteristics. Can calculate its performance, losses and efficiency.
  • 5. Knows structure of synchronous machines and their characteristics. Can test such machines.
Course Content Electric machinery fundamentals, magnetic circuits and materials, electromechanical energy conversion principles, transformers: the ideal transformer, practical transformers, special transformers, three-phase transformers; DC Machines; DC generators, DC motors, DC motor starters, variable speed control of DC motors, synchronous machines: synchrono

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 • Introduction to the course. Why electrical machines? Principles of electromagnetics, magnetic circuits, inductance. Please, review last week lecture notes and read Chapter 1 of your book.
2 • Excitation by AC current, magnetic loss, introduction to transformers. Please, review last week lecture notes and glance Chapter 1 and 2 from your book.
3 • Stored energy in magnetic field, magnetic materials, examples. Please, review last week lecture notes and continue to read Chapter 1 of your book.
4 • Ideal transformer, transformer equivalent circuit. Transformer tests, examples. Please, review last week lecture notes and continue to read Chapter 2 of your book.
5 • Three-phase transformers, examples. Review last week lecture notes and continue to read Chapter 2 of your book.
6 Per Unit System. Examples. Read section 2.6 of your book.
7 • Energy conversion. Energy, co-energy, force. Read Chapter 3 of Fitzgerald-Kinsley.
8 • Rotating field concept. Induced voltage. Read Chapter 4 of your book.
9 • Structure of an induction machine. Induction machine equivalent circuit. Read Chapter 7 of your book.
10 • Induction motor parameters, locked rotor test, no load test. Examples. Read Chapter 7 of your book.
11 • Induction motor torque-speed characteristics. Please, review last week lecture notes and glance this week’s topics from the lecture notes
12 • Power flow, starting, speed control. Read Chapter 7 of your book.
13 • Synchronous machines, equivalent circuit. Read Chapter 5 of your book.
14 Final examination period. Review of topics.
15 Final examination period. Review of topics.

Sources

Course Book 1. Electric Machinery Fundamentals, Stephen J. Chapman, fifth Edition, McGraw-Hıll International Edition
2. Electric Machinery and Transformers Bhag S. Guru, Hüseyin R. Hızıroğlu, Oxford

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation 15 5
Laboratory 5 20
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 6 5
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 2 44
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 26
Toplam 29 100
Percentage of Semester Work 84
Percentage of Final Work 16
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Engineering Knowledge: Knowledge in mathematics, science, fundamental engineering, computational science, and related engineering disciplines; the ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems.
2 Problem Analysis: The ability to identify, formulate, and analyze complex engineering problems using fundamental science, mathematics, and engineering knowledge, while keeping in mind the relevant UN Sustainable Development Goals.
3 Engineering Design: The ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems; the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices, or products to meet current and future requirements, taking into account realistic constraints and conditions.
4 Techniques and Tool Usage: The ability to select and use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and information tools, including estimation and modeling, for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while being aware of their limitations.
5 Research and Investigation: The ability to use research methods, including literature review, experimental design, experiment execution, data collection, analysis and interpretation of results, for the investigation of complex engineering problems. X
6 Global Impact of Engineering Applications: Information about the impacts of engineering applications on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability and the environment within the framework of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. X
7 Engineering Ethics: Awareness of ethical responsibility and adherence to engineering professional principles; impartiality and inclusivity without discrimination.
8 Individual and Teamwork: The ability to work effectively individually and as a team member or leader in interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote, or mixed).
9 Oral and Written Communication: The ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing on technical topics, taking into account the diverse differences of the target audience (education, language, profession, etc.).
10 Project Management: Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
11 Lifelong Learning: Lifelong learning skills encompassing the ability to learn independently and continuously, adapt to new and emerging technologies, and think critically about technological changes. X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory 5 2 10
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 3 42
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 6 3 18
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 2 10 20
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 15 15
Total Workload 153