Electrical Machines

Course Code : [EPM401]

Programs : Energy and Sustainable Energy Program

Compulsory / Elective : Compulsory

Courses Level :Undergraduate

D.C. Generators (Types and Characteristics), Open Circuit Characteristic of a
D.C. Generator, Characteristics of a Separately Excited D.C. Generator,
Voltage Build-Up in a Self-Excited Generator, Critical Field Resistance for a
Shunt Generator, Critical Resistance for a Series Generator, Characteristics of
Series Generator, Characteristics of a Shunt Generator, Critical External
Resistance for Shunt Generator, Critical Speed (NC), Compound Generator
Characteristics, Voltage Regulation, Parallel Operation of D.C. Generators,
D.C. Motors, Back E.M.F., Voltage and power equations of D.C. Motor,
Condition For Maximum Power, Types of D.C. Motors, Armature and shaft Torque of D.C. Motor, Brake Horse Power, Speed of a D.C. Motor,
Efficiency of a D.C. Motor, Speed Control of D.C. Motors, Transformer,
Theory of an Ideal Transformer, Practical Transformer, Practical Transformer
on Load, Equivalent circuit, Voltage Regulation, Transformer Tests,
Efficiency of a Transformer, Condition for Maximum Efficiency, All-Day
Efficiency, Types of Transformers, Cooling of Transformers,
Autotransformer, Parallel Operation of Single-Phase Transformers, Three-
Phase Transformer. Three-phase synchronous machines: types, characteristics
phasor diagram, power, torque, voltage regulation and efficiency, modes of
operation. Three-phase induction machines: theory and principles, equivalent
circuit and phasor diagram, characteristics, power, torque, efficiency, stability
and dynamic behavior, modes of operation.