EE362 ELECTROMECHANICAL ENERGY CONVERSION II

Course Code:5670362
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):4 (3.00 - 2.00)
ECTS Credit:7.0
Department:Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:Assoc.Prof.Dr. OZAN KEYSAN
Offered Semester:Spring Semesters.

Course Objectives

  • Students will be able to comprehend the methods for the generation of sinusoidal voltages in AC machines 
  • Students will be able to analyze, control and operate polyphase induction machines
  • Students will be able to analyze, control and operate three-phase synchronous machines
  • Students will be familiar with operation principles, analysis and starting of small electric motors

Course Content

Electromagnetic fields created by AC electric machine windings: pulsating and rotating magnetic fields, emf induced in a winding. Induction machines: equivalent circuit, steady-state analysis, speed control. Synchronous machines: equivalent circuit, steady-state analysis, stability. Single-phase induction machines. Special electrical machines.


Course Learning Outcomes

Students, who passed the course satisfactorily will be able to:

  • understand the electromechanical energy conversion,
  • winding configurations that can be used to create the rotating magnetic field,
  • mechanical structures of rotating electric machines,
  • operation and equivalent circuit of synchronous machines,
  • generator and motor operation of synchronous machines,
  • power flow and phasor diagram of synchronous machines,
  • salient-pole rotor synchronous machines,
  • operation and equivalent circuit of induction machines,
  • torque-speed characteristics of induction machines,
  • and speed control of induction machines.

Program Outcomes Matrix

Contribution
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1An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
3An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
5An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies