ELEC2132
10 units
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
- ELEC2132 - Semester 2, 2023 (Callaghan) (PDF, 305.3 KB)
- ELEC2132 - Trimester 3, 2023 (Psb) (PDF, 283.4 KB)
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