Study information

Electric Machines and Power Electronics - 2024 entry

MODULE TITLEElectric Machines and Power Electronics CREDIT VALUE15
MODULE CODEENGM009 MODULE CONVENERProf Mustafa Aziz (Coordinator)
DURATION: TERM 1 2 3
DURATION: WEEKS 11
Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated) 20
DESCRIPTION - summary of the module content

Electric machines play an important role in industry, manufacturing, transportation and every aspect of our life. This module provides fundamental understanding of the main types of electric machines used in industry including DC machines, induction and synchronous machines. You will learn their principles of operation, equivalent circuits, control schemes and applications. This module will also cover semiconductor power electronics as important control devices and circuits in modern electric machine systems. The theory will be supported by a series of hands-on practical experiments to understand the operation and design of electric machines and power electronic circuits for real-world applications. 

AIMS - intentions of the module

The aim of this module is to build a fundamental knowledge and understanding of the different types of electric machines used in industry and their applications , and develop the ability to analyse their operation, characteristics, and performance. This module also aims to develop  fundamental knowledge of semiconductor power electronics and the ability to analyse and design power converter circuits as control elements of electric machine systems. Through lectures, tutorials, worksheets and hands-on practical sessions, you will acquire knowledge and skill for the analyses of electric machines and power electronics for real-world applications.  

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs) (see assessment section below for how ILOs will be assessed)

Programmes that are accredited by the Engineering Council are required to meet Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes (AHEP4) Learning Outcomes.  The Engineering Council AHEP4 Learning Outcomes are taught and assessed on this module and identified in brackets below. 

 
Module Specific Skills and Knowledge:  

1 Understand the fundamental electrical principles of single-phase and three-phase circuits  

2 Understand the electromechanical energy conversion process and relevant electromagnetism concepts 

3 Apply knowledge and understanding of the operation and equivalent circuits of DC, induction and synchronous machines to evaluate and analyse modern drive systems for industrial applications ; (M1, M2)  

4 Analyse and evaluate the operation and performance of power converter circuits using knowledge of power semiconductor devices  for a range of applications; (M1, M2) 

 
Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge: 

5 Use laboratory skills to investigate and characterise the operation and performance electric machines and power converter circuits; (M12) 

 
Personal and Key Transferable/ Employment Skills and Knowledge:

6 Analyse and interpret measured data. 

 

SYLLABUS PLAN - summary of the structure and academic content of the module
Whilst the precise content may vary from year to year, it is envisaged that the syllabus will cover all or some of the following topics:

- Principles of single-phase and three-phase circuits
- Magnetic circuits and materials
- Electromechanical energy conversion
- Transformers
- DC machines
- Induction machines
- Synchronous machines
- Power semiconductors, converters, and inverters
LEARNING AND TEACHING
LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)
Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities 43 Guided Independent Study 107 Placement / Study Abroad 0
DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Category Hours of study time Description
Scheduled learning and teaching activities 24 Lectures
Scheduled learning and teaching activities 11 Tutorials
Scheduled learning and teaching activities 8 Laboratories
Guided independent study
 107 Lecture and assessment preparation; wider reading

 

ASSESSMENT
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes; does not count towards module grade

None

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)
Coursework 30 Written Exams 70 Practical Exams 0
DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Form of Assessment % of Credit Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) ILOs Assessed Feedback Method
Exam - closed book 70 2 hours 1-4 (M 1, 2, 13)  Exam mark
Coursework - problem worksheets 10  2 A4 sides 1-4 (M 1, 2, 13)  Written or verbal
Coursework - Electric machines lab report 10  3-6 A4 sides 2-6 (M 1, 2, 12, 13)  Return of marked and annotated scripts
Coursework - power electronics lab reports 10 3-6 A4 sides 2-6 (M 1, 2, 12, 13) Return of marked and annotated scripts

 

 

DETAILS OF RE-ASSESSMENT (where required by referral or deferral)
Original Form of Assessment Form of Re-assessment ILOs Re-assessed Time Scale for Re-assessment
All above Written exam (100% - 2 hours) 1-4 (M 1, 2, 13) Referral/Deferral Period
       

 

RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES

Deferrals: Reassessment will be by coursework and/or exam in the deferred element only. For deferred candidates, the module mark will be uncapped. 

Referrals: Reassessment will be by a single written exam worth 100% of the module. As it is a referral, the mark will be capped at 50%. 

 

RESOURCES
INDICATIVE LEARNING RESOURCES - The following list is offered as an indication of the type & level of
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener

Reading list for this module:

Type Author Title Edition Publisher Year ISBN
Set Wildi, Theodore Electrical Machines, Drives, And, Power Systems 6th Pearson International Edition 2006 10: 0131969188
Set Hughes, Austin Electric Motors and Drives: Fundamentals, Types and Applications 4th 2013 978-0080983325
Set Horowitz, P. and Hill, W. The Art of Electronics 3rd Cambridge University Press 2015 978-0521809269
Set Hughes, E. Electrical and Electronic Technology Pearson 2012 978-0131143975
CREDIT VALUE 15 ECTS VALUE 7.5
PRE-REQUISITE MODULES None
CO-REQUISITE MODULES None
NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) 7 AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING No
ORIGIN DATE Friday 22nd March 2024 LAST REVISION DATE Friday 13th September 2024
KEY WORDS SEARCH Electric machines, induction machines, synchronous machines, DC machines, power electronics

Please note that all modules are subject to change, please get in touch if you have any questions about this module.