Electrical power:
Per unit notation, single phase and three phase supplies

Magnetism – review of basic principles

Single phase and three phase transformers
Core losses, operation and equivalent circuits, transformer tests and parameter evaluation, parallel operation

DC rotating machines:
Principle of operation; e.m.f. and torque equations; power stages; DC motor starting; speed and load characteristics

Three-phase Induction Machines:
Principle of operation; synchronous speed, slip and frequency of rotor current; equivalent circuit; power flow diagram, torque and speed calculation

Three-phase Synchronous Machines:
Principle of operation; torque and speed calculation; starting methods; equivalent circuit and phasor diagram of generator

Introduction to Power Electronics and Motor Drives
Single-phase and three-phase AC motor drives
DC motor drives

Topic 1 Introduction and background discussion
Topic 2 Electrical power
Topic 3 Magnetism
Topic 4 Single phase and three phase transformers
Topic 5 Three phase induction motor
Topic 6 Three phase induction motor
Topic 7 DC motor
Topic 8 DC generator
Topic 9 Three phase synchronous generator
Topic 10 Power electronics and motor drives
Topic 11 Power electronics and motor drives
Topic 12 Revision

This module is taught over one semester with a mixture of taught lectures, tutorials, and laboratory sessions, supported by independent student learning, research, guided reading, and on-line webcast/videos

T. Wildi (2014), Electrical Machines, Drives, and Power Systems (6th Edition), Theodore Wildi, ISBN 978-1292-02458-5

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

S. Chapman (2012) Electric Machinery Fundamentals (5th Edition), 2012, ISBN 9780071086172

N. Mohan (2012) Electric Machines and Drives - a first course, ISBN 978-1-118-07481-7

Electrical machines laboratory resources

1. Solve problems involving equivalent circuit models, and to demonstrate knowledge of, the construction and operation of transformers, DC machines, and single phase and three phase electrical rotating machines. (AHEP 3: SM1b, P2)

2. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of power electronics and machine drives. (AHEP 3: SM1b, P2)

3. Perform analytical calculations for single phase and three phase power systems. (AHEP 3: SM1b, P2)

Examination (1.5 hours): 50% Covering all Learning Outcomes. Meeting AHEP 3 Outcomes SM1b, P2.
Assignment: (1500 words): 50% Covering all Learning Outcomes. Meeting AHEP 3 Outcomes SM1b, P2.
Practice formative class tests will be undertaken during the module and formative guidance and feedback will be provided in tutorial sessions within the class.