The equivalent-circuit technique for analysing dc and ac circuits with series-parallel connected resistors.
AC sources. Sinusoidal waveforms, amplitude, rms values, frequency, phase shift. Phasor representation, AC voltage-current relationships for circuit elements, R, L and C. Inductive and capacitive reactances and resonance, Simple series ac circuits. Impedance. Phasor addition of component voltages, OP amp and applications. Filters, integrator, summing amplifier, Simple RC filters. 3 phase supplies, electromagnetic induction, Norton/Thevenin theorems.
The decibel. Frequency response curves, Bipolar transistors. Construction and characteristics. Simple biasing, Digital representation of numbers, text and analogue signals, Logic functions, truth tables and simple logic statements and simplifications, Logic gates and circuits, Simple flip-flops, registers and data storage.
Single-phase transformers: Core losses, equivalent circuit, equivalent circuit referred to primary side, equivalent circuit referred to secondary side, efficiency and voltage regulation, open circuit and short circuit tests.
DC machines: Introduction to shunt, series and separately excited machines, derivation of e.m.f. and torque equations, power stages, DC motor starter, speed and load characteristics, armature reaction, basic speed control of motors.
Synchronous machines: Introduction to 3-phase synchronous generator and motor, torque produced by the motor, methods of starting a 3-phase motor, effect of varying excitation of motors, equivalent circuit and phasor diagram of generator, determination of synchronous impedance of generator (open circuit and short circuit tests).
Induction machines: Introduction to 3-phase induction machines, synchronous speed, slip and frequency of rotor current, equivalent circuit of induction motor (as generalised transformer), power flow diagram, derivation of torque equation for motor, maximum torque and starting torque, torque/slip characteristics, eddy currents.

2 x 1 hour examination (50%) which will assess Learning Outcome 1.
1 x written report 2,500 words (50%) which will assess Learning Outcome 2.

Learning on all aspects of the contents will be facilitated by attending lectures.
Practical and analytical assignments using laboratory equipment
Problem solving and student centred learning
Contact hours: 48 hrs lectures:24 hrs laboratory/tutorials

Digital Fundamentals, Thomas L. Floyd, 2008, 10th Edition, Prentice Hall, ISBN-10: 0132359235
Electronic Principles with Simulation CD, Albert Malvino and David Bates, 2008, 10th Edition, Prentice Hall, ISBN-10: 0073222771
Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory, Robert Boylestad and Louis Nashelsky, 2008, 10th Edition, Prentice Hall, ISBN-10: 0135026490
Electric Machinery Fundamentals, SJ Chapman 4th Edition, McGraw Hill, (2005) ISBN 0072465239. Electrical and Electronic Technology, E. Hughes, 9th Edition, Harlow, Prentice Hall, (2005), ISBN 0131143972

Electronics laboratories, digital measurement equipment, signal generators, multi-meters, Oscilloscopes,DC power sources, transformers and electrical machines (motor/generator), Electronics Workbench and/or PSpice.