Advanced Electrical Machines (20cr)
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| EEEE4117 | Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 4 | 20 | Spring UK |
- Code
- EEEE4117
- School
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
This module introduces advanced electrical machine concepts and applications in the area of more electric transport, renewable generation and industrial automation.
Reassessment of this module, if required, will be 100% by a centrally timetabled exam in the University's resit period exam.
Target Students
MEng, MSc and PhD students of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Classes
- Two 2-hour lectures each week for 11 weeks
- One 2-hour computing each week for 10 weeks
Assessment
- 30% Coursework 1
- 30% Coursework 2
- 40% Exam (2-hour): End of module exam (spring)
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
To develop a fundamental understanding of the interaction of the electromagnetic, mechanical and thermal engineering disciplines related to electrical machine design.To develop analytical skills in modelling and design of electrical machines.To have a clear understanding of the different types and topologies of modern electrical machines.To develop skills in designing electrical machines.Ability to analyse and characterise an electric motor through its parameters and performance using FEA approach.Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
LO1 Explain the fundamental requirements needed to design an electrical machine
LO2 Utilise analytical equations to size and design an electrical machine
LO3 Define the torque formulation for an electrical machine as a function of geometrical, electrical and magnetic parameters
LO4 Analyse the fundamental parameters of an electrical machine and understand their variation
LO5 Explain the operation of modern electrical machines
This module contributes to the delivery of the following Engineering Council outcomes:
M1, M2, C3, M3, M4, C13, M13, M17, C18 and M18
LO6 Apply and select the appropriate materials and employ techniques to design an electrical machine for a range of applications