EE462 UTILIZATION OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY
| Course Code: | 5670462 |
| 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: | Lecturer Dr. ULAŞ KARAAĞAÇ |
| Offered Semester: | Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, the student will learn:
- the use and the significance of electrical energy
- fundamental principles of mechanical systems for the electric motor drives
- four quadrant operation of electrical drives
- analysis, control and operation of DC motor drives
- analysis, control and operation of induction motor drives
- analysis, control and operation of synchronous motor drives
- practical aspects in selection and designing electrical drives
Course Content
Basic operating characteristics and classification of electrical drives. Solid state DC motor control. Solid state AC motor control. Dynamic behavior of electrical machines. Electric braking. Starting of electrical machines. Intermittent loads. Drive applications. Modern methods of reactive power compensation. Electrical energy saving.
Course Learning Outcomes
Student, who passed the course satisfactorily will be able to:
- understand the role of electric motor drives in utilization of electrical energy
- identify the mechanical system by an analogous electrical circuit
- classify mechanical loads in terms of their torque-speed characteristics
- analyze four quadrant operation of electrical drives
- analyze and control DC motor drives
- analyze and control induction motor drives
- analyze and control synchronous motor drives
- select and design electrical drives.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics | ✔ | |||
| 2 | An 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 | ✔ | |||
| 3 | An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences | ✔ | |||
| 4 | An 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. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | An 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 | ✔ | |||
| 6 | An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions | ✔ | |||
| 7 | An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies | ✔ | |||