Electromagnetism & Intro Elect Machines (H7130Z)
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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.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 25.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Group written submission | T2 Week 11 | 26.67% |
| Test | A2 Week 1 | 20.00% |
| Group written submission | PS2 Week 1 | 26.67% |
| Group written submission | T2 Week 9 | 26.66% |
| Unseen Examination | Summer Vacation Week 3 Tue 18:30 | 75.00% |
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.
Zhengyin Chen
Convenor
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Dr Yalun Wang
Convenor
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Dr Liwen Huang
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Mr Bo Ma
Convenor
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