Module Details

Module Code: ELEC6014
Title: Electrical & Electronics II
Long Title: Electrical & Electronic Principles II
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2013/14 ( September 2013 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5220 - Electrical Engineering
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module covers the essential principles that form the foundations of electrical and electronic engineering.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Analyse simple AC circuits containing resistors, inductors, and capacitors.
LO2 Perform calculations involving balanced and unbalanced three phase circuits.
LO3 Analyse the performance of basic electrical machines.
LO4 Describe the operation of bipolar transistors in linear and switching applications.
LO5 Perform laboratory based experiments on single-phase and three-phase circuits.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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Indicative Content
AC Circuits
Single element and series circuits. Reactance and impedance power in single phase circuits. Power factor. Series resonance. Parallel circuits. Symbolic notation. Parallel resonance.
Power factor
Production of three phase. Star and Delta connections. Three phase, three wire and three phase, four wire systems. Line and phase relationships. Calculation of currents, voltages, and power in balanced loads. Calculations in unbalanced star, four wire loads. Power measurement.
Transformers
Transformer principle. Ideal transformer. Calculations. Magnetising current. Iron and copper losses. Regulation. Efficiency. Transformer construction. Three-phase transformers. Instrument transformers.
DC machines
Duality of motor/generator. Principle of generation. Commutation. Armature reaction. Interpoles. EMF equation. Methods of excitation. Generator classification. Characteristics. Starting arrangements. Speed control.
AC machines
Salient pole and cylindrical rotor generator. Principle of operation. Speed, poles, and frequency relationship. Duality of synchronous machine. Rotating magnetic field. Single phase induction motors. Three-phase induction motor. Rotor construction. Torque. Slip. Torque/slip curve. Power flow. Efficiency. Starting methods, torque and current. Wound rotor motor.
Diode and applications
Silicon and germanium diode characteristics. Interpretation and meaning of the general terms used in a typical diode data sheet. Operation of half-wave and full-wave (centre-tapped and bridge), rectifier circuits, and the effects of capacitor smoothing.
Bipolar Junction Transistor
Basic structure of NPN and PNP bipolar transistors. Transistor currents and bias voltage for linear device operation. Interpretation of bipolar transistor data sheets, description of transistor categories, case outline and pin configuration. Use of transistor as an electronic switch, junction voltages pertaining during "cut-off" and saturation.
Laboratory Practicals
Single-phase RLC circuits. Three-phase star and delta circuits. Motor circuits. Rectification and Transistor switching circuits.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination70.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
A week-by-week assessment of practical competency through laboratory-based assignments with reports.
Assessment Type Multiple Choice Questions % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Assessment of lecture material.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 70
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
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 Electrical and Electronic Theory Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact Experiments Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Further study of class notes and recommended resources. Every Week 2.00 2
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • John Bird BSc (Hons) CEng CMath CSci FIET MIEE FIIE FIMA FCollT. (2010), Electrical and Electronic Principles and Technology, Fourth Edition, Second Edition. [ISBN: 0080890563].
  • Christopher R. Robertson. (2008), Further electrical and electronic principles, Newnes, Oxford, [ISBN: 0750687479].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Edward Hughes, Dr John Hiley. (2012), Electrical & Electronic Technology, 11th. [ISBN: 0273755102].
  • Edmund, G.R. Kraal. (2004), Basic Electro-Technology for Engineers, 2nd. Reeds Adlard Coles Nautical, [ISBN: 0713668385].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
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