Available in 2024
Course code

ELEC2132

Units

10 units

Level

2000 level

Course handbook

Description

This course introduces the theory of magnetic circuits, transformers and electromagnetic energy conversion and applies these fundamental principles to systems which rely on them. Topics considered may include three phase circuits, magnetic circuits, transformers, electromechanical energy conversion, transmission lines and power systems.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Singapore PSB

  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Singapore)

Callaghan

  • Semester 2 - 2024

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Identify the theory necessary to analyse magnetic circuits.

2. Recognise the principles of electromagnetic energy conversion.

3. Apply the fundamental theories to the operating principles of and to model.a. Transformers; b. Relays and solenoids; c. Transmission lines.

4. Interpret AC circuit theory in relation to three phase circuits in steady state, balanced and unbalanced.

5. Recognise the nature of power losses in major elements of an electromagnetic system.

6. Combine elements into a complete system and perform elementary analysis of the system as a whole.

7. Perform power and efficiency calculations for major components of the electromagnetic system and for the system as a whole.

8. Identify and adopt safe practices when working with electric systems containing energy conversion elements.


Content

Maxwell's Equations

Three phase circuits

  • Balanced and unbalanced circuits
  • Power

Magnetic circuits

  • Magnetic fields
  • MMF
  • Magnetic flux
  • B-H characteristics

Transformers

  • Ideal and practical transformer
  • Transformer characteristics

Electromechanical energy conversion

  • Energy stored in a magnetic field
  • Inductance
  • Electromagnetic force
  • Elementary concepts in rotating machines

Electromagnetic actuators

  • Relays
  • Solenoids

Transmission Line Modelling

  • Transmission line parameters
  • Transmission line models
  • Wave equation

Power System Representation

  • Per Unit System
  • Analysis

Assumed knowledge

ELEC1310 (previously ELEC1300) and ELEC2320


Assessment items

Online Learning Activity: Online tests

Tutorial / Laboratory Exercises: Lab Reports

Quiz: Mid Semester Quiz

2 hr Formal Examination: Formal Examination


Contact hours

Trimester 3 - 2024 (Singapore) - Singapore PSB

Laboratory-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 15 hour(s) per term
  • Induction requirement: Students must attend and pass the induction requirements before attending lab sessions. The Laboratory Safety Induction will be completed in the first lab session.
  • Compulsory Requirement: Students must meet the compulsory attendance requirement.
Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
  • A recording of the Lecture will be available online
Tutorial-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 2
  • No tutorials will be held in week 1

Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan

Laboratory-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 15 hour(s) per term
  • Induction requirement: Students must attend and pass the induction requirements before attending lab sessions. The Laboratory Safety Induction will be completed in the first lab session.
  • Compulsory Requirement: Students must meet the compulsory attendance requirement.
Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
  • A recording of the Lecture will be available online
Tutorial-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 2
  • No tutorials will be held in week 1

Course outline