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Module details for 2017/18.

15 credits

FHEQ Level 4

Module Outline

Electric fields: conductors and insulators, electric charge and potential, electric flux, capacitance, dielectrics, electric current, resistance.
Magnetic fields: magnetic effect of electric current, Ampre's circuital law, fields of conductors and coils. Magnetic materials. Magnetic circuits. Magnetic forces.
Electromagnetic induction: motional and transformer effects, Faraday's law. Moving-coil devices, transformers, induction heating.
Electric and magnetic fields in the environment: biological effects, electromagnetic interference, shielding and screening, electrical safety.
3-phase AC systems: 3-phase generation, star and delta connection, power flow, real and reactive power, power factor correction.
Introduction to electric motors: DC motors, synchronous motors, induction motors.

Pre-Requisite

Electrical Circuits & Devices
Engineering Maths 1A

Library

Recommended reading
Wildi, T.: Electrical Machines, Drives and Power Systems (6th edition, Pearson, 2005).
Hughes, E. et al.: Electrical and Electronic Technology (10th edition, Pearson, 2008).
Further reading
Hambley, A.R.: Electrical Engineering: Principles and Applications (5th edition, Pearson, 2011).
Hughes, A: Electric Motors and Drives (3rd edition, Elsevier, 2006).
Smith, R.J. and Dorf, R.C.: Circuits, Devices and Systems (5th edition, Wiley, 1992).
Hammond P.: Electromagnetism for Engineers (4th edition, Oxford University Press, 1997).
Carter, R.G.: Electromagnetism for Electronic Engineers (2nd edition, Chapman and Hall, 1992).
Kenjo, T.: Electric Motors and their Controls (Oxford University Press, 1991).

Module learning outcomes

Demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, theories and principles of their engineering discipline, and its underpinning science and mathematics.

Apply appropriate quantitative science and engineering tools to the analysis of problems.

Possess practical engineering skills acquired through, for example, work carried out in laboratories and workshops, in industry through supervised work experience, in individual and group project work, in design work and in the development and use of computer software in design, analysis and control.

Have developed transferable skills that will be of value in a wide range of situations. These are exemplified by the QCA Higher Level Key Skills and include problem solving, communication, and working with others, as well as the effective use of general IT facilities and information retrieval skills.

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Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.

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