Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Practical
Module Offerings
4511NCCG-APR-PAR
4511NCCG-JAN-PAR
4511NCCG-SEP-PAR
4511NCCG-SEP_NS-PAR
Aims
This module introduces students to the characteristics and operational parameters of a range of electromagnetic powered machines that are used in a variety of applications. Among the topics included in this module are: principles underlying the operation and construction of transformers, induction motors, synchronous machines, electromagnetic transducers, actuators, and generators; and operating characteristics of electrical machines such as voltage, current, speed of operation, power rating, electromagnetic interference (EMI) and efficiency.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Assess the features and applications of single and 3-phase transformers.
2.
Analyse the characteristics, performance and applications of three-phase induction motors
3.
Investigate the performance of synchronous machines
4.
Analyse the operating characteristics of electromagnetic transducers and actuators.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Transformers: construction, application, characteristics, short circuit and no-load testing, equivalent circuit, star and delta configurations, calculations of torque, power and efficiency.
Induction motors: star and delta wirings, short circuit and no-load testing, equivalent circuit, calculations of torque, power and efficiency, construction of practical motors, starting, use as generator.
Synchronous machines: methods of excitation, equivalent circuit, calculations of torque power and efficiency, use as motors and generators.
(A selection of) electromagnetic transducers and actuators: types, construction, applications, performance