Applied Electricity II

Upon the completion of the course, students will be able to: 1. use computational tools and packages in the design of electric power systems, electronic, and digital equipment and systems; 2. solve common, technical problems in the design of electronics and electrical circuits including electric power systems, and seek specialist advice as needed for more complicated problems; 3. identify the process of innovation and the main factors of entrepreneurship and creative thinking, and apply methods of product development; 4. apply project management methods to the planning of projects; 5. plan, manage and analyse projects, using current best-practice methods; and 6. carry out a cost estimate for a design solution, and understand the uncertainties associated with the cost estimation process.

Power factor, Power in AC circuit, Resonance in RLC series and parallel circuit, Three Phase Circuits: Voltages of three balanced phase system, delta and star connection, relationship between line and phase quantities, phasor diagrams. DC Machines: Construction, Basic concepts of winding (Lap and wave); DC generator: Principle of operation, EMF equation, characteristics (open circuit, load) DC motors: Principle of operation, Torque Equation, Speed Torque Characteristics (shunt and series machine); Single Phase Transformer: Constructional parts, Types of transformers, Emf equation, No Load no load and on load operation, phasor diagram and equivalent circuit, losses of a transformer, regulation and efficiency calculation; Three Phase Induction Motor: Types, Construction, production of rotating field, principle of operation, Slip and Frequency, rotor emf and current, Equivalent circuit and phasor diagram, Torque Slip characteristics torque-speed characteristics; General Structure of Electrical Power System: Power generation to distribution through overhead lines and underground cables with single line diagram, Earthing of Electrical Equipment, Electrical Wiring Practice.