Module Details

Module Code: ELEC6015
Title: Electrical Circuit Analysis
Long Title: Electrical Circuit Analysis
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2020/21 ( September 2020 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5220 - Electrical Engineering
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module introduces the mathematical models used when analysing single and three phase ac passive networks, power factor correction and transients.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Rigorous analysis, using phasors, of single phase ac circuits of resistors, inductors and capacitors. Use of advanced calculator functions to manipulate complex numbers.
LO2 Perform calculations involving balanced and unbalanced three phase circuits.
LO3 Determine ratings of static power factor correction equipment.
LO4 Explain that electrical transients are generated by circuits containing components that store and dissipate energy.
LO5 Perform calculations using Star-Delta and Delta-Star transformations to simplify meshed circuits containing resistance and reactance.
LO6 Work in small groups to perform practical and learning-related activities
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

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Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

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Indicative Content
AC Circuits
Single Phase RLC networks. Total impedance. Phasor voltage and phasor currents. Concept of leading and lagging currents. Complex power of signal phase RLC networks.
Three phase AC circuits
Star and delta connections. Three phase, three wire and three phase, four wire systems. Relationships between line and phase quantities. Calculation of currents, voltages and power in a balanced three-phase system; calculation in unbalanced delta and four-wire star systems.
Power Factor Correction
Determine the overall power factor of an electrical installation. Determine the required capacitance required to exactly correct to desired pf. Determine a suitable rating and configuration settings options for PFC plant.
Delta-star and Star-Delta Transformations
Identifying why certain meshed networks that require Delta-Star (DY) transformation and Star-Delta (YD) transformation. Examples of using DY and YD transformations.
Transients
Concept of electrical transient, oscillatory response and damping with reference to step change in RLC circuits. Growth and decay of current and voltages in resistance-inductance circuits and resistance-capacitance circuits.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6
Assessment Description
Students work in teams to gather data from laboratory-based experiments. Teams compete to resolve a design challenge. Students work individually with the mathematical verification of these results; the deliverables are in the form of lab worksheets.
Assessment Type Multiple Choice Questions % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Assessment of lecture material covered in weeks 1-6
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Classroom theory and worked examples Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact Lab experiements carried out in teams. Hand calculations to verify the measured results. Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Further study of class notes and problem sets. Prepartion for labs. Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Classroom theory and worked examples Every Week 2.50 2.5
Lab Contact Lab experiements carried out in teams. Hand calculations to verify the measured results Every Week 0.50 0.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Further study of class notes and problem sets. Prepartion for labs. Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • John Bird. (2017), Electrical Circuit Theory and Technology, 6th. Routledge, [ISBN: 9781138673496].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Robert L. Boylestad. (2016), Introductory Circuit Analysis, 13th. Pearson, [ISBN: 9780133923919].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EEPSY_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electrical Engineering 3 Mandatory
CR_EELEC_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering 3 Mandatory