COURSE Project (25%)

2020-2021

Electromechanical Motion Devices

EE 321
Semester: FALL 2020
 Table of Contents
I. Introduction .................................................................................................................... 3
II. Project Description ......................................................................................................... 4
III. ABET Learning Outcome ............................................................................................... 5
IV. Project Management & Deliverables .............................................................................. 5
V. Turnitin ........................................................................................................................... 6
VI. APA Style....................................................................................................................... 6
VII. Academic Honesty and Integrity Assurance ................................................................... 6
VIII. Copyrights...................................................................................................................... 7
IX. Project and team-based work......................................................................................... 7
X. Marking Scheme ............................................................................................................ 7
XI. Student Assessment Rubric ........................................................................................... 8

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I. Introduction

Projects for engineering students give an edge over the race of recruitment to work hard to ensure a
good career. In spite of employment practices in recent times, students are progressively taking up
projects to pad up their skill-set. Engineering projects help students to learn and acquire practical
knowledge. Despite of theory concept they acquire, various industries also need to know their capacity
to complete projects using their specific initiatives. Thus, we recommend students to realize
engineering projects in their four years of engineering and try to present as many white papers as
possible. Students who give importance to their course projects are expected to learn how to:
 Work in teams including multidisciplinary teams
 Build a major design experience based on the knowledge and skills acquired in the course work
 Build a major design experience incorporates appropriate engineering standards and multiple
realistic constraints
 Apply both analysis and synthesis in the engineering design process, resulting in designs
that meet the desired needs
In the design process, both creativity and criticism are essential. The followings are the seven steps that
students should consider while designing their projects:
 Recognition of the need and identifying opportunities: Every project begins with recognition
that needs improvement. These needs may be obvious or hidden to be revealed by
investigation, surveys or research.
 Definition of the design problem: It is a major task requires gathering information about the
problem.
 Definition of the design criteria and constraints: While the problem is being defined, the design
criteria and constraints must be defined
a. Design criteria are performance standards to be met by the design
b. Design constraints are limitations placed on the designer, the final design or manufacturing
process. Examples of possible constraints include accessibility, aesthetics, codes,
constructability, cost, ergonomics, extensibility, functionality, interoperability, legal
considerations, maintainability, manufacturability, marketability, policy, regulations,
schedule, standards, sustainability, or usability.
c. Risk analysis
 The design loop: design is a repetitive process of:
a. Synthesis (Brainstorming - Generating new ideas)
b. Analysis (Breaking ideas – find expected results)
c. Decision-making (Deciding the best alternative)
 Optimization: Design team must ask themselves if it is the optimum design. Optimum is the
best design that can be achieved at reasonable cost. The proposed design is judged against the
design criteria
 Evaluation: Design team should hold a design review to approve drawings and specifications
before they are released. If an optimum design cannot be achieved, the design team might
revise the problem definition, the design criteria or the constraints in order to achieve the
optimal solution or prototype.

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II. Project Description

Typically, transformers, motors and generators, as a part of power systems, are devices whose
analysis is crucial for the performance assessment of power systems. However, in high power
applications it is most often impossible to make prototypes, use real devices and systems for
all of these tests that should be performed. That is why computer simulations of power
systems, transformers, motors and generators take an important place in design and analysis
of these devices. In these simulations, mathematical models of power system elements must
be used. These mathematical models most commonly have their corresponding electrical
equivalent circuit that can be used in calculations. One of the most important parts of any
electromechanical device is magnetic circuit.
You are expected to write a MATLAB code that will enable analysis of: (1) magnetic circuit; (2)
DC machines. The software that you make should have the properties explained below.
The project consists of the following two parts:
Part-1 Magnetic circuit
In the magnetic circuit shown in the Figure below, the relative permeability of the
ferromagnetic material is between 1000 and 3500 and it should be defined by the user. All
dimensions are in centimeters, and the magnetic material has a square cross-sectional area.
Width of the segments w is a variable between 1.5 and 2.5 cm and it should be defined by the
user. You are supposed to write a code that will provide the following outputs (while neglecting
magnetic leakage and fringing):
1. the air gap flux and flux density
2. the magnetic flux density in the left and right legs

w w w

.
Part-2, DC motors
Choose your own DC motor parameters (defined by the user) and write a Matlab code
producing the following outputs:
1. Torque-speed characteristics.
2. Speed control via armature voltage,
3. Efficiency of the motors for different loads (neglect rotational losses).

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III. ABET Learning Outcome

The aim of this project is to

1. Analyze/design electromagnetic circuits/devices. [1]
2. Explain the concepts and principles of electromagnetic energy conversion. [1]
3. Explain the concept of time-varying transformations in the analysis of time-varying systems.
[1]
4. Analyze dc machines. [1]
5. An ability to work within a team, enhance hands-on experience, draw conclusion and
communicate results through the offered course project. [2,3,5]
*[1] an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles
of engineering, science, and mathematics.
*[2] an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with
consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental,
and economic factors.
*[3] an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
*[5] an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a
collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives

IV. Project Management & Deliverables

This project is divided into the following deliverables.

Deliverable 1: Project report (due date is end of week 13):
In this deliverable students are expected to conduct a research on magnetic circuits to gain knowledge
related to magnetic circuit calculation and equivalent circuits. According to this research students (in
groups of 2) are expected to write a MATLAB code that will reflect all the requirements of the project
stated in chapter II of this project file (Project Description).
Deliverable 1 should be submitted as a report (softcopy and hardcopy) by the end of week 13. The
report should include:
1. Introduction – Problem Definition, Objectives, Structure of the Report
2. Proposed solution – Background and Theory, Flow chart of the code, Simulation results,
Discussion of the results
3. MATLAB code – Code that correctly follows the flowchart
4. Conclusion – write a conclusion of the project deliverable 1, discuss the difficulties encountered
and lessons learned from the project.
5. References – list of references used in the project

The provided template should be used.

The report should include the full analysis of the project.

Deliverable 2: Oral Presentation (due date is week 15):

The presentation duration is 10 minutes that is followed by 5-10 minutes of a discussion period. All
presentations must be done using presentation software like MS PowerPoint. An electronic copy of
the presentation must be submitted through Moodle (Turnitin) prior to the presentation due date.

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 V. Turnitin

Turnitin is a web-based solution that lets AUM faculty and AUM students check written work for
improper citation or misappropriated content. You may be assigned a username and a password to be
able to upload your assignments online, when and if requested. If you face any technical problem,
please contact IT at AUM.

VI. APA Style

AUM adopts the APA writing style for all its academic programs. AUM students need to use this style
for their assignments. The following web site is of value for students:
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/. Students are also encouraged to visit the AUM
Writing Lab to receive help and guidance on all APA-related questions.

VII. Academic Honesty and Integrity Assurance

One of the signs that the course material has been properly understood is honesty when accomplishing
the assignments. Lack of academic integrity (e.g. plagiarism, copying another person’s work, the use of
unauthorized aids on examinations, cheating, facilitating acts of academic dishonesty by others) will
not be tolerated. Therefore, if students include ideas, sentences, or other material that are not theirs
in their work, they must properly quote the source(s). Students are encouraged to consult with the
instructor if they have any questions on the issues of academic integrity or technical formatting of the
references.
Upon suspicion and doubt of the authenticity of the work submitted, the Instructor has the right to ask
the student to verify her/his work. This can be done through, but not limited to, repeating the work, oral
examination or discussion, alternative or similar on spot class assignment, pop quiz, or any other action
deemed necessary. If the student fails to prove the authenticity of the work, then the Instructor will apply
the academic misconduct rules as mentioned in the AUM Student Handbook which may include awarding
the work a zero grade.
Students are expected and encouraged to be honest and to maintain the highest standards of academic
integrity in their academic work and assignments at the University. Any act of Academic Dishonesty
may result in severe consequences for violations range from zero grades given for the assignments,
failing the course, and suspension from the University. Students will refrain from any academic
dishonesty or misconduct including, but not limited to:
 Upon suspicion and doubt of the authenticity of the work submitted, the Instructor has the
right to ask the student to verify her/his work. This can be done through, but not limited to,
oral examination or discussion, or any other action deemed necessary. If the student fails to
prove the authenticity of the work, then the Instructor will apply the academic misconduct
rules as mentioned in the AUM Student Handbook
 A zero grade will be given to all students that share exactly the same results: You will also be
held responsible if someone else copies your work - unless you can demonstrate that you have
taken reasonable precautions against copying.
 Any violation of the AUM standards will be taken as a violation to AUM policy and can lead to
penalties. If you wonder whether a course of action violates this policy, simply ask in advance
and please refer to the undergraduate AUM Student Handbook.
For a detailed description of academic misconduct, please refer to the AUM Student Handbook.

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VIII. Copyrights

Students are expected to adhere to copyright practices, refer to the undergraduate AUM Student
Handbook.

IX. Project and team-based work

The Project component of the course, if exist, is essential to passing this course. The project shows
competency in understanding and applying the course objectives and achieving the learning outcomes.
The project should allow the student to investigate, apply, research, and practice real-life business
situations. It is expected that each student to fully and actively participate in the project as an effective
team member. A project document will be distributed later in the semester with details about the
project.
For all group related work, the entire team is responsible for the team outcome and the deliverables,
except for the specific parts of the project that may be graded individually depending on the project’s
requirement and as communicated in the project document.

X. Marking Scheme

The project is worth XX% of the total grade of your course; each deliverable is worth XX%. The grade
will be based on every group’s work, code, prototype, etc. The student will be evaluated based on the
below grading scheme:

Final Report:

Introduction Available Proposed Solution Conclusion References Formatting and

(20%) Solutions (10%) (30%) (10%) (5%) language used
(25%)
 Problem  Brainstorming  Background and Theory  Summary of  Use IEEE or  Grammatical and
Definition (5%) (5%) (5%) the work APA sentence structural
 Criteria and  Advantages and  Block Diagram/ flow chart done. (5%) references mistakes (15%)
Constraints (5%) Inconvenient of (Using MS-Visio). (5%)  Future work.  Formatting: Cover
 Objectives (5%) each solution  List of Components if (5%) page, group
 Structure of the (5%) applicable (5%) members’ names,
Report (5%)  Steps of building the consistent fonts and
circuit/Design/simulations size throughout the
with pictures of final document (i.e. no
prototype (10%) copy-pasting from
 Discussion/ Simulation/ the net) (10%)
Code correctly follows the
flowchart/ block diagram
(5%)

Final results (prototype, simulations, or research products, etc.):

 Design [70%]

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 a. Does the prototype/simulation, etc. work or Not? (10%)
b. How does the prototype/simulation look? [nice/catchy/basic design] (5%)
c. Results meet initial expectation? Are the outputs satisfactory? (5%)
d. Are the material/components used to build the prototype adequate for such problems?
(5%)
e. Is the proposed solution/idea the most optimized? (5%)
f. What is the impact of the material/components on the environment? (5%)
g. Explaining the engineering design process clearly based on the proposed design. (5%)
h. A detailed flowchart/block diagram describing the functionality of the system and the
process to go from inputs to outputs (Using MS-Visio). (5%)
i. Connection diagram showing all wiring connections between the components and your
inputs and outputs (if applicable). (Using fritzing software www.fritzing.org or any other
software) (5%)
j. Steps of building the circuit/code/schematic (with its code if applicable) (5%)
k. Using real illustrations extracted from prototype/ simulation (graphs, tables, trends,
Pictures) and proper organization using IEEE style or APA style (5%)
l. Explaining exactly the same components and elements used in the design/circuit (5%)
m. Clear and convincing explanation on implementation of the design (5%)

 Answering question correctly [30%].

a. Able to answer the questions related to the prototype and provide data to support their
answers. (Accurate & detailed explanation of answer) (15%)
b. Show deep understanding on the prototype/simulations etc., its main functionality, the
implementation, etc. (15%

Presentation:
Knowledge Technical Results Contribution Knowledge of Presentation
and Content methods (figures, of work subject (30%) Skills (20%)
(15%) (10%) graphs, etc.) (15%)
(10%)
 Material  Sufficient for  All figures clear  Significance  Demonstrated  Excellent
sufficient for understanding with the same exceptionally full knowledge; language skills,
clear and format and well explained answered all gestures, etc.
understanding exceptionally exceptionally questions with
and presented explained elaboration
exceptionally
presented

XI. Student Assessment Rubric

Bare pass mark C classification B classification A classification

Deliverables
(60%-69%) (70%-79%) (80%-87%) (>87%)

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Final report  The report is succinct and  The report gives clear  The report gives clear  The report gives clear
to the point. The maximum details on all of the details on all of the details on all of the
Weighting XX% size of the report is met. components of components of components of
 The report includes only application. application. application.
brief analysis.  The report includes some  The report includes  The report includes
 Brief conclusion and analysis. detailed analysis. detailed analysis.
discussion.  The  The  The
 The writing of the report conclusion/discussion on conclusion/discussions on conclusion/discussions
includes some mistakes. the application partially the application are on the application are
relevant. relevant. relevant.
 The writing of the report  The writing of the report  The report is well
does not include does not include mistakes. structured and it does
mistakes. not include mistakes.
Hardware  The prototype/simulation  The prototype/simulation  The prototype/simulation  The
demonstration + is built on a breadboard is built on a breadboard is built on a breadboard prototype/simulation is
manual and is functioning. and is functioning. and is functioning. built on a breadboard
Weighting XX%  The team is answering only  The team demonstrated  The team demonstrated and is functioning.
basic questions on the basic understanding of good understanding of the  The team
prototype/simulation. the prototype/simulation prototype/simulation demonstrated
operation. operation. excellent
understanding of the
prototype/simulation
operation by reflecting
on the reasons of
operations of the
application.
Oral presentation  The presentation covered  The presentation covered  The presentation covered  The presentation
Weighting XX% most of the topics in the all of the topics in the all of the topics in the final covered all of the
final report. final report. report. topics in the final
 The team Spoke clearly  Information is presented  Information is presented report.
and made only few in logical order. in logical order.  Information is
mistakes.  Some questioned are  All of the questions are presented in logical
 Only few questions are answered. answered. order.
answered.  The analysis are clearly
discussed and the
implemented method
is
 All of the questions are
answered.

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