Modelling and Simulation Techniques:
Principles of modelling and simulation
Defining a simulation model; engineering design specifications; system block diagrams; schematic entry
Electronic simulation using Multisim
Electrical/Electronic simulation using MATLAB/Simulink
Electrical simulation using PLEXIM/PLECS software
Electrical simulation using PSCAD

Application of Electrical Principles:
DC circuit analysis techniques
AC circuit analysis techniques
Electrical Power in DC and AC circuits
Steady state and transient analysis of single phase and three phase AC systems under sinusoidal excitation
Electromagnetism
Single phase and three phase motors and generators
DC motors and generators

Control theory and application:
Principles of engineering control
LabView data-acquisition and control techniques
System modelling
MATLAB/Simulink control modelling
Laplace transform
Analysis of simple mechanisms and circuits
Transfer function
Transient and frequency response analysis

Automotive electrical distribution system analysis:
Wiring Harness Drawings
2D and 3D wiring harness modelling
Wiring harness circuit analysis
JLR specific systems
Lead size selection – volt drop calculation; short circuit analysis; thermal effect of current
Circuit options/complexity – circuit diagrams
Lead selection – insulator properties (PVC, PTFE)

50% Coursework – 3000 word laboratory assignment – LO1 and LO2
50% Examination (2 hrs) – Final assessment – LO3 and LO4

2.5 hr Lecture/Laboratory/Tutorial per week across two semesters

Hughes, E. (2012) Hughes Electrical and Electronic Technology (11th Edition), revised by John Hiley, Keith Brown and Ian McKenzie Smith, ISBN 978-0-273-75510-4

Filizadeh, S. (2013) Electric Machines and Drives – Principles, Control, modelling, and simulation, ISBN 978-1-4398-5807-3

Floyd, T., Burchla, D. (2014), Electronics Fundamentals – Circuits, Devices, and Applications (8th Edition), ISBN 978-1-292-02568-1

Bird, J. (2014) Electrical and Electronic Principles and Technology (5th Edition) ISBN 978-0-415-66287-7

Hambley, A. R. (2014) Electrical Engineering – principles and applications (6th Edition), ISBN 978-0-13-311664-9

Bishop, R.H. (2010) Labview 2009 Student Edition, ISBN-978-0-13-214129-1

Nilsson, J.W., Riedel, S. (2014) Introduction to Multisim: Electronic Circuits, ISBN: 9780133806694

Attia, J. (2010) PSPICE and MATLAB: An integrated approach (2nd Edition), ISBN:9781420086584

Electrical and electronic laboratories; Multisim, PLECS, PSCAD, LabView, and MATLAB/Simulink software

Students must be enrolled on BEng(Hons) Electrical Automotive Engineering and Distribution Systems

1. Demonstrate a systematic understanding, structured, and robust approach in translating engineering designs into working simulation models.
(LEARNING, KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING, APPLICATION)

2. Conduct electrical and electronic simulations using different computer based packages
(ENQUIRY)

3. Analyse, solve, and critically evaluate electrical automotive engineering and control problems
(ANALYSIS, PROBLEM SOLVING)

4. Critically review the modelling and simulation techniques used in current wiring harness design and analysis
(APPLICATION)