Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Off Site
Tutorial
Module Offerings
4500ICBTEL-APR-PAR
4500ICBTEL-JAN-PAR
4500ICBTEL-SEP-PAR
Aims
This module introduces the fundamental concepts of energy and power by recall the physics and mathematics. The basic electro mechanical principles illustrated by using examples from electricity generation, distribution and storage. Finally industrial focus is given to introduce the electro mechanical system in real engineering.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of singly exited electromechanical system and energy conversion.
2.
Solve problems related to electromagnetism, transformers, dc and ac machines, three phase systems, Betz limit.
3.
Demonstrate the knowledge of understanding the operation of electromechanical devices available in the industry from a field visit.
4.
Apply the knowledge of practical skills to troubleshoot and rewind a dc machine and test in the laboratory or industry.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Electro-mechanical energy conversion,
Kinematics, Newton’s laws of motion and force.
Circular motion.
Work, kinetic and potential energy, and power.
Conservation of energy.
Basic electromagnetism.
Electric charge: conductors, insulators and semiconductors.
Electric field and Electrostatic potential energy.
Magnetic field of an infinitely long straight wire, magnetic flux density.
Forces on a current carrying conductor on a magnetic field.
Force on charged particles in a magnetic field.
Electromagnetic induction: Faraday’s law and Lenz’s law. Electric generator.
Three phase power and power electronic devices.
Production of three-phase power.
Phase and line voltages and currents in star and delta systems.
Earthing on low-voltage systems.
Measurements of three-phase power.
Introduction to single-phase transformer: principle, construction, referring of impedances, losses and efficiency, and equivalent circuit.
Power electronic switching devices: Rectifiers, MOSFET, transistor, IGBT, and thyristor. Single-phase rectifier circuits.
Power generation, energy efficiency and energy storage.
Conventional power generation: gas and coal-fired power stations, combined heat and power, IGCC, nuclear power.
Generating plant performance.
Load curve and load factor.
Fundamentals of power transmission and distribution.
Wind energy and the Betz limit.
Solar spectrum, p-n junction, solar photovoltaics, solar thermal. Introduction to marine technologies.
Efficiency of renewable energy systems.
Energy storage technologies.
Introduction to electro-mechanical device and system.
Introduction to industrial motors.
Basic operation of AC – DC Motors.