This module builds on the content of Electrotechnology 1 (ELEC1103) for first year learners of Automation Engineering and Engineering Reliability Management. It covers the basic theoretical and practical aspects of electrical machines and alternating current circuits. It also introduces the learner to the principles of operation of additional electronic devices and circuits. The module aim is to equip learners with the basic theoretical and practical skills required to analyse and test alternating current electrical circuits and electronic circuits while also equipping them with the foundation skills required for further studies in the areas such as electrical systems, electronic systems, electronics and instrumentation.
· Magnetism: Permanent magnetism, Ferromagnetic materials, magnetic flux, introduction to the domains theory of electromagnetism
· Electromagnetism: the link between electric current and magnetic field. The link between changing magnetic flux and induced electric voltage. The force on a current carrying conductor in a magnetic field.
· Selected applications such as the solenoid, the loudspeaker, the relay, the buzzer
· Introduction to Electric Machines
· Alternating Current and Voltage
· Sine wave characteristics
· Inductance (excluding phasors)
· Capacitance (excluding phasors)
· Transformers
· Description of Real and apparent Power in AC systems (excluding phasors)
· Introduction to three-phase AC.
· Semiconductors: The PN junction. Diode. Zener diode. Bipolar transistor. Field Effect Transistor.
· Analogue Electronics: Transistor as an amplifier. Characteristics of bipolar transistor and FET. Gain,
bandwidth and noise. Op-amps. Op-amp characteristics and applications.
· Introduction to basic Electrical Safety principles and regulations in a production environment
Lectures 36
Electrical and Electronics Laboratory 24
Sel-directed learning 40
| Module Content & Assessment | |
|---|---|
| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Formal Examination | 50 |
| Other Assessment(s) | 50 |