ECE 3414

FUNDAMENTALS OF ENERGY SYSTEMS

CATALOG DATA: ECE 3414. Fundamentals of Energy Systems. (4)

(Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in both ECE 3313 and ECE 3144).

Three hours lecture.  Three hours laboratory.  Energy resources and electric energy conversion: conventional and alternative (wind turbine, solar). Power system components: power transmission lines and cables; power transformers. Three-phase ac network analysis. Magnetic circuit and power transformer. DC Machines, synchronous machines, 3-phase and single-phase induction machines. Inductance and capacitance of transmission lines. National Electric Code and electrical safety.

PREREQUISITES BY TOPIC:

1. Mesh and nodal analysis.
2. Network theorems.
3. Basic power calculations.
4. Basic electromagnetic theory.
5. Basic understanding of computer programming and operation.

TEXTBOOK(S) AND OTHER REQUIRED MATERIAL:

1. Z. A. Yamayee and J. L. Bala, Jr., Electromechanical Energy Devices and Power Systems, Wiley, 1994.

GENERAL COURSE OBJECTIVES AND RELATIONSHIP TO PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:

1. To introduce the students to electric energy system concepts:  generation, transmission, distribution and conversion of energy. [1,2,3,4]
2. To develop the students' ability to apply specific procedures and techniques to analyze the conversion of energy in transformers, dc, synchronous and induction machines. [1,2,3]
3. To develop the students' ability to apply the specific procedures to analyze the fundamentals of electric power systems. [1,2,3]
4. To introduce the students' ability to write a simple simulation software to analyze the electric machine characteristics. [1,2]
5. To develop the students' ability to plan and conduct laboratory experiments with electrical machines and transformers, and to interpret the results. [1,2,3]

COURSE TOPICS COVERED:

1. Energy resources and power system components. (3 classes)
2. Analysis of three-phase ac circuits. (6 classes)
3. Magnetic circuits, Faraday’s law. (2 classes)
4. Transformers: circuit modes, efficiency
5. voltage regulation, and quantities. (4 classes)
6. DC machines: circuit models, speed and torque control. (5 classes)
7. Synchronous machines: circuit model, generator, motor, and characteristics. (5 classes)
8. Induction machines: design, circuit model, and performance calculation, starting. (5 classes)
9. Single-phase machines: the universal motor, induction motors, and circuit model. (2 classes)
10. Machines for special jobs: hysteresis motors, linear motors, stepper motors. (2 classes)
11. Transmission lines: resistance, reactance, and models, fault calculations. (6 classes)
12. National Electric Code. Safety. (2 classes)
13. Quizzes. (3 classes)

LABORATORY TOPICS COVERED:

1. Introduction to laboratory, safety (1 lab)
2. Three-phase load (1 lab)
3. Over-current protection (1 lab)
4. Load tests of power transformers. (2 labs)
5. OC and SC tests of transformers. (1 labs).
6. Flashover voltage of insulators, HVL (1 lab)
7. DC generators and motors. (2 labs)
8. Synchronous generators, motors (2 labs)
9. Three-phase induction motors. (2 labs)
10. Single-phase induction motors. (1 lab)
11. Laboratory exam. (1 lab)

CONTRIBUTIONS TO PROFESSIONAL COMPONENT:

1. Engineering Science : 2.5 hours
2. Engineering Design : 1.5 hours
3. Basic Math and Science : 0 hours

ASSESSMENT:

1. Homework.
2. Quizzes.
3. Computer problems.
4. Laboratory reports.
5. Final exam.

SPECIFIC COURSE OBJECTIVES AND RELATIONSHIP TO MEASURABLE OUTCOMES:

Objective 1:

• Demonstrate the ability to interpret the role of components in the energy systems: generation, transmission, distribution and conversion of energy. (1,2,3,6)
• Demonstrate the ability to solve power system equations. (1,2,3)

Objective 2:

• Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to analyze the transformers performance using circuit model methods. (1,2,3,4)
• Demonstrate the knowledge to analyze load, efficiency of power devices. (1,2,3)

Objective 3:

• Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to analyze the dc and ac machines performance using circuit model methods. (1,2,3,4)

Objective 4:

• Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to analyze the electric energy systems: equivalent circuit, load and voltage regulation. (1,2,3,4)

Objective 5:

• Demonstrate the ability to write a simple software and analyze the electrical machines performance. (1,2,3,4)

Objective 6:

• Demonstrate the ability to conduct measurements, collect data and write comprehensive report. (1,2,3,4)
• Demonstrate the ability to analyze and interpret experiment data. (1,2,3,4)

PREPARED BY:

Dr. Stanislaw Grzybowski, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, September 30, 2004.