Standard Course Syllabus Course Supervisor Date of Approval

Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering Kasten 4/05

447 Electrical Energy Conversion Laboratory I

2. CATALOG DESCRIPTION

Characteristics of transformers, direct current and alternating current electromechanical energy conversion devices; inspection

of power system facilities.

Quarters of Offering Credits
Level Class Meeting

Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 U 1 cl, 1 3-hr lab.

Course Prerequisites

Prereq: 341.

3. PREREQUISITES BY TOPIC

Course in electric energy conversion

Courses that require this as a direct prerequisite

647, 748

4. Text(s) and Other Course Materials Author(s) Publisher

Notes from UniPrint

References (supplemental reading)

[1] Electric Machinery Fundamentals, 3rd Ed., S.J. Chapman, McGraw-Hill

5. COURSE OBJECTIVES

1. The objective of this course is to introduce the student to various electro-mechanical devices and their characteristics.

(Criterion 3(a))

2. Experiments will include studying the characteristics of transformers, DC machines, synchronous, and induction

machines. (Criterion 3(e))

3. The student will also learn electro-mechanical laboratory techniques, safety considerations and data-acquisition strategies.

(Criterion 3(k))

6. TOPICS AND (# OF LECTURES)

Introduction to energy conversion lab (1)

Measurement techniques for AC & DC (1)

Transformers (1)

Synchronous machines (2)

Induction machines including dynamometer (2)

DC machines (2)

7. CLASS MEETING PATTERN (For example, "3cl." means 3 48-min classes per week.)

1 cl, 1 3-hr lab.

Thursday, August 14, 2008 09:17 AM

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