Study Guide

Objective

- After the course the student is familiar with different types of electric machines and understands their principles of operation, and typical applications.
- Students master mathematical equivalent circuits and are able to simulate the operation of the machine.
- Students know the basic terminology and electrical machine standards. The student understands the nameplate values, and knows the fundaments of starting and sizing of electrical machines with electrical, mechanical and thermal considerations.
- The student is capable of designing of a direct-on-line (DOL) drive with the necessary control and protection equipment.
- The student becomes confident in communicating in demanding interaction situations in a professional and communicative manner.

Content

- Transformers: standards, structures, dimensioning and selection
- Rotating machines: standards, structures and principles of operation of most common types
- Magnetic circuits and machine modelling with equivalent circuits
- Mechanical transmission and motor drive mechanical and electrical calculations
- Direct drive motor control and protection
- English communication in Electrical Engineering

Evaluation scale

0-5

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 electrical engineering and automation technology 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 the field of electrical engineering and automation technology 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 electrical engineering and automation technology and the evolvement of their own expertise.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

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 electrical engineering and automation technology and finally work in a suitable job position related to this field.

Further information

English communication in Electrical Engineering content:
- Introduction to key concepts and terms used in Electrical Engineering in texts appearing in the field
- The professional text conventions and text types in Electrical Engineering
- Information acquisition, processing, application and dissemination and the reading of scientific information in a foreign language
- Advanced specialization to key concepts and terms used in Electrical Engineering in texts appearing in the field
- Self-assessment of language and communication skills, and development of your own learning strategies