EEE3002 : The Analysis and Modelling of Electrical Machines (Inactive)
EEE3002 : The Analysis and Modelling of Electrical Machines (Inactive)
- Inactive for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Glynn Atkinson
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
N/A
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
N/A
Aims
To provide a thorough basis for electrical machines study at advanced level.
To be able to analyse electrical machines in numerical and 2D finite element simulation systems.
To have an overview of Electrical Machines in the modern world and in the context of the Electrification Revolution.
Outline Of Syllabus
Mechanical Modelling and transient behaviour
Transients in dc machine, time constants, distinction between electromechanical and electrical transients, linearization concepts, numerical methods. Electromechanical transients in ac machines, natural oscillation frequencies, discussion of behaviour in physical terms, with reference to equivalent circuits.
DC Machines as the basis for the general machine model
Torque speed characteristics
Armature reaction, compensating windings, commutation, interpoles.
Brushless dc drives: Principles of operation: sinusoidal and trapezoidal drives. Relationship to brushless dc machine.
AC Synchronous Machines
Salient pole Synchronous Machine -dq approach: -
DQ axis reactance models, salient pole phasor diagrams, torque and power calculations, reluctance and excitation torque, voltage and current fed performance, wound rotor and PM types.
Circuit analysis of electrical machines: -
Permanent magnet synchronous machines: salient pole operation and the application of field weakening.
AC asynchronous machines
Induction machine models for control purpose; relationship of induction motor models to synchronous and dc.
General Machine Theory
An understanding of alternative reference frames, dq, alpha/beta, space vector, forward/backward, rotor/stator/air gap and their transformations for each machine type. An explanation of the merit of each derived machine model.
Development of circuit models from dc machine and synchronous machine routs. Impedance matrix; instantaneous and phasor variables; real-coil and pseudo-stationary coil machines; expressions for torque and power, transformation of variables with power invariance, examples; general two-axis machine.
Electrical machines driving the Electrification Revolution
Intersp[ersed throughout the course, research into automotive and aerospace applications of electrical machines and modern manufacturing methods and materials in electrical machines. To include industrial guest lecturers.
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
Define machine types and recognise pros and cons of each for a variety of applications.
Define torque-speed and efficiency characteristics.
Analyse and interpret measured characteristics to infer general machine performance
Model, analyse and interpret simulated machine characteristics to infer general machine performance.
Understand electrical machine applications, limits on performance, and have an overview of new and emerging technologies and manufacturing techniques.
Intended Skill Outcomes
Develop and use machine equivalent circuits to obtain speed, torque and efficiency characteristics.
Develop and interpret machine phasor representation to understand machine performance and extended speed range operation in the context of automotive applications.
Develop and use the machine general model.
Simulate mechanical and electrical parameters in Simulink and electromagnetic characteristics in Motorsolve simulation packages.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 16 | 0:30 | 8:00 | Sixteen Non-synchronous pre-recorded lectures covering course material and worked examples. |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 5:00 | 5:00 | Preparation and completion of summative individual assignment |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 2 | 1:00 | 2:00 | GUEST LECTURE (ZOOM). Two synchronous guest lectures from industry |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Completion of summative individual assessment during normal assessment period |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 6 | 1:00 | 6:00 | SEMINAR ROOM. Timetabled seminars covering analytical methods and theory |
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 20 | 0:15 | 5:00 | Twenty Non-synchronous pre-recorded solutions of worked examples. |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 4 | 3:00 | 12:00 | Revision for final exam |
| Structured Guided Learning | Structured research and reading activities | 4 | 1:00 | 4:00 | Reading activity to supplement knowledge of material taught in each unit |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | COMPUTING LAB. Introduction and 2-hour software training session PiP/online |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 5 | 2:00 | 10:00 | COMPUTING LAB Timetabled computing lab sessions covering simulation methods, analysis and interp |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 4 | 1:00 | 4:00 | zoom. One one-hour zoom surgery session per unit (online) |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 20 | 0:30 | 10:00 | Student led study and completion of set activities |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 20 | 1:30 | 30:00 | Student study time of non-synchronous pre-recorded material |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Non-synchronous videos provide the core material (explainers) whilst PiP lectures will be used to cover worked examples, practice simulations and to take general questions. These will take place in a mix of computing labs and lecture or seminar rooms. Additional individual support will be offered in a surgery slot timed toward the end of each unit. Software training and problem solving is introduced and practiced through PiP lectures in computing labs.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 90 | 1 | A | 75 | Individual examination paper with electronic submission |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exercise | 1 | M | 25 | Individual simulation and analysis task 500 WORDS |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer assessment | 1 | M | Canvas based mini-test to self-assess progress after each unit. Individual feedback on submission with general class feedback given |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The summative assessments will allow the students to demonstrate a deeper understanding in a problem-based setting where they will demonstrate their knowledge using analytical skills, simulation methods, the interpretation of results.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- EEE3002's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- EEE3002's past Exam Papers
General Notes
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