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Electromagnetism & Intro Elect Machines (H7130Z)

Electromagnetism and Introduction to Electrical Machines

Module H7130Z

Module details for 2024/25.

15 credits

FHEQ Level 4

Module Outline

This module explores engineering applications of electromagnetism that are relevant to Electrical and Electronics Engineering. The topics include: Coulomb’s law, electric field and potential, applications of electrostatics, Gauss’s law, capacitance, dielectrics, electric current density, resistance, magnetic flux density and magnetic intensity, Ampere’s law, magnetic bearings, magnetic circuits, electromagnets and permanent magnets, Lorentz force, Faraday’s Law, self and mutual induction, transformers, moving coil devices, DC Machines, 3-phase AC systems, rotating magnetic fields, induction machines, linear motors, power in AC circuits, real, reactive and complex power, power factor correction, synchronous machines.

Module learning outcomes

Demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of electric and magnetic fields as well as their relevant applications.

Understand the governing principles in the magnetic field to evaluate the magnetic circuits.

Be able to use electromagnetic simulation software to exploit electric and magnetic fields.

Understand the working principles and be able to operate the DC and AC motors in the lab environment to explore their key features.

TypeTimingWeighting
Unseen ExaminationSummer Vacation Week 3 Tue 18:3075.00%
Coursework25.00%
Coursework components. Weighted as shown below.
Group written submissionT2 Week 11 26.67%
TestA2 Week 1 20.00%
Group written submissionPS2 Week 1 26.67%
Group written submissionT2 Week 9 26.66%
Timing

Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.

Weighting

Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.

Mr Bo Ma

Convenor
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Dr Yalun Wang

Convenor
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Zhengyin Chen

Convenor
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Dr Liwen Huang

Assess convenor
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