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Subject
Electrical Power Engineering I
General details of the subject
- Mode
- Face-to-face degree course
- Language
- English
Description and contextualization of the subject
This module aims to introduce students power machines and systems based on magnetic fields.Teaching staff
| Name | Institution | Category | Doctor | Teaching profile | Area | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLANCO ILZARBE, JESUS MARIA | University of the Basque Country | Profesorado Titular De Universidad | Doctor | Not bilingual | Fluid Mechanics | jesusmaria.blanco@ehu.eus |
| EGUIA LOPEZ, PABLO | University of the Basque Country | Profesorado Agregado | Doctor | Not bilingual | Electrical Engineering | pablo.eguia@ehu.eus |
| ESTEBAN ALCALA, GUSTAVO ADOLFO | University of the Basque Country | Profesorado Titular De Universidad | Doctor | Not bilingual | Fluid Mechanics | gustavo.esteban@ehu.eus |
Competencies
| Name | Weight |
|---|---|
| Apply the laws of electromagnetism to magnetic circuits and systems | 20.0 % |
| Characterize these magnetic circuits and systems for their electrical properties | 30.0 % |
| Apply these principles to suitable circuits and applications including permanent magnetic and wound-field DC machines | 30.0 % |
| Work in groups to test, characterise and report experimental performance of commonly-used magnetic circuits and machines | 20.0 % |
Study types
| Type | Face-to-face hours | Non face-to-face hours | Total hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture-based | 24 | 51 | 75 |
| Seminar | 14 | 20 | 34 |
| Applied laboratory-based groups | 12 | 4 | 16 |
Training activities
| Name | Hours | Percentage of classroom teaching |
|---|---|---|
| Drawing up reports and presentations | 4.0 | 0 % |
| Individual study | 51.0 | 0 % |
| Laboratory/Field | 12.0 | 100 % |
| Lectures | 24.0 | 100 % |
| Personal and autonomous work | 14.0 | 0 % |
| Seminars | 20.0 | 100 % |
Assessment systems
| Name | Minimum weighting | Maximum weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Drawing up reports and presentations | 20.0 % | 40.0 % |
| Written examination | 60.0 % | 80.0 % |
Learning outcomes of the subject
Apply the laws of electromagnetism to magnetic circuits and systems;Characterize these magnetic circuits and systems for their electrical properties;
Apply these principles to suitable circuits and applications including permanent magnetic and wound-field DC machines;
Work in groups to test, characterise and report experimental performance of commonly-used magnetic circuits and machines
Temary
Lesson 1. Introduction to electromagnetismLesson 2. Faraday's and Gauss' Laws
Lesson 3. Ferromagnetism and hysteresis
Lesson 4. Self-inductance
Lesson 5. Reluctance and energy storage
Lesson 6. Core and copper loss
Lesson 7. Introduction to lab safety and equipment
Lesson 8. Permanent magnets
Lesson 9. Forces and the electromagnet
Lesson 10. The transformer
Lesson 10. The capacitor
Lesson 11. Ampere's force law
Lesson 12. Introduction to DC machines
Lesson 13. Motors and generators
Lesson 14. Case Study: Electric vehicle powertrain
Lesson 15. Case Study: Mars Rover
Lesson 16. Examination Review
Bibliography
Basic bibliography
Class reader (provided to students)Transformers and Inductors for Power Electronics by WG Hurley and WHWolfe
Principles of Electrical Machines and Power Electronics by PC Sen
Electromagnetic Field Theory: A Problem Solving Approach by M Zahn