Course Outline Fundamental F&C.docx
Course Outline Fundamental F&C.docx
Course Outline Fundamental F&C.docx
Course description
This course will enable students to understand the basic principles of operation of
transformers, AC machines and DC machines. Understand torque and speed control of
electrical machines and application of power electronics in Drive Systems.
Course objective
Course Outline
Introduction
Magnetic Circuit
1
Properties of Magnetic Materials
Permanent Magnets
Mid exam
3. D.C Machines Weak 8 Ref(1 & 2)
Construction, armature reaction, commutation,
Principle of Operation
AC Windings
Generated EMF in AC
Machines
2
Starting Torque and Running
Torque
Equivalent Circuit of an
Induction Machine
Power Distribution of an
Induction Motor
3
Evaluation system Marks
Lab report……………………………………………...6%
Lab Exam [written and practical]……………………...12%
Course Policy
All students are expected to abide the code of conduct of students (article 166 and 166.1.1 of the
senate Legislation of Bahir Dar University May 20, 2005)
REFERENCE BOOK
1. Charles A. Schuler, Electronics, principle and applications, jan 18,2007
2. P.S. Bimbhra, Generalized Theory of Electrical Machines, 2002.
3. Muhammad H. Rashid, Power Electronics: Circuits, Devices and Applications (3rd
Edition), Aug 4, 2003.
4. Bimal K. Bose, Power Electronics and Motor Drives: Advances and Trends, Jul 28,
2006.
5. Electrical Engineering -Edward Huges V.K. Mehta, “Principles of Electronics’, S.
Chand and company Ltd., 1994
6. Jimmie J. Cathey and S.A. Nasar, ‘Basic Electrical Engineering’, Schaurn outline series
in Engineering, McGraw-Hill Book Co. 1987
Approved by:
Tiruneh Y ________________
Alganesh Y. ________________
(Course Managers) Signature
Tewedros G.
Power chair Signature