Study Guide

Objective

fter completion of the course the students understand how electrical energy is produced, transmitted, distributed and balanced, and know the most common parts of the electrical system of buildings. The students recognize the differences between direct and alternating current and their use in electric power technology. The students also know the operating principles of electric machines and the control of machines using power electronics.

After completion of the course the students understand the fundamental need of presenting the voltages, currents, powers etc.as complex variables and are able to apply these to the basic theorems of electrical engineering (ohm’s law, Kirchoff’s laws etc.). The students understand the concepts of complex power and are able to analyze the power levels based on complex voltages, impedances and currents. The students are able to analyze more complex circuits using the superposition principle and source transformations. The students understand the concepts of amplification, attenuation and their dB representations. The students are able to conduct attenuation / amplification / frequency response measurements at the electronics lab using an oscilloscope and a function generator.

Content

Production, transmission and distribution of electrical energy
Three-phase system
Introduction to power electronics, variable speed motor drives and electric machines
Electrical system in buildings
AC voltage and current in time domain
Inductor and capacitor
Current, voltage, impedance and power as complex representations (phasor calculus)
Frequency response and its measurement using a function generator and am oscilloscope
Superposition principle and source transformations

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development. The student has completed the required learning exercises in minimum requirement level. His/her competences have developed in a way that he/she may complete the remaining studies in the degree and finally work in a suitable job position related to this field.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. The student has completed the required learning exercises in good or satisfactory level. The student is able to define the course concepts and models and is able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in their field and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. The student master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student has completed the required learning exercises in good or excellent level. The student is able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The student is well prepared to apply their knowledge study and work situations. Students are able to analyze the expertise in their field and the evolvement of their own expertise.