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In the current years, the introduction of power electronic drives with motors has led to new design opportunities. The increased integration of these drives and machines has triggered a quantum leap in productivity, efficiency and system performance. This theoretical course will give you a solid introduction to this rapidly expanding field under the guidance of industry experts.
The main focus of this course is to understand the magnetic field, electric machines and the principle of electrical generation. The voltage-current characteristics, voltage regulation of DC generators, torque-speed characteristics, speed regulation of DC motors and the generalised concepts of electromechanical energy conversion are included mainly in this course. Working principles, construction and operation of single-phase and three-phase transformers will be studied. This course includes AC machine fundamentals and the production of rotating magnetic fields. This course discusses the working principles, construction, and characteristics of transformers and equivalent circuits of synchronous generators, synchronous motors and induction motors, and Single phase and special-purpose motors in detail.
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Our Electrical Engineering - Electrical Machines course provides you with the abilities to:
Get acquainted with the types of electrical machines and principles of electrical generation
Acknowledge armature winding and the EMF equation
Get in-depth knowledge of DC machines and DC motor and generator
Determine the working principles, construction and operation of transformers
Differentiate between Shell and Core type transformers
Discover insulating materials and transformer oil
Understand magnetic circuit
Know about synchronisation of machines with grid and other fundamentals
Learn about induction motors principles and applications
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Course Curriculum:
Unit 1: Introduction to Electric Machines
Module 1- Introduction
Module 2- Types of Electric Machines and Principle of Electrical Generation
Unit 2: DC Machines
Module 1- Importance and Construction of DC Machines
Module 2- Armature Winding and EMF Equation
Module 3-Solved Example 1
Module 4-Solved Example 2
Module 5-Solved Example 3
Module 6-Solved Example 4
Module 7-Separately Excited DC Machine
Module 8-Shunt and Series DC Machines
Module 9-Solved Example 1 on Separately Excited DC Machine
Module 10-Solved Example 2 on Separately Excited DC Machine
Module 11-Solved Example 3 on Shunt Generator
Module 12-Solved Example 4 on Shunt Generator
Module 13-Solved Example 5 on Series DC Generator
Module 14-Types and Applications of Compound DC Motors
Module 15- Torque-Speed Characteristics and Speed Control of Separately Excited DC Motor
Module 16- Torque-Speed Characteristics of Series DC Motor
Module 17-Solved Example 1 on Speed Control
Module 18-Solved Example 2 on Speed Control
Module 19- Starting of DC Machine
Module 20- Armature Reaction in DC Machines
Module 21-Losses in DC Machines
Unit 3: Construction of Transformers
Module 1- What is a Transformer
Module 2- Importance of Transformer
Module 3-Iron Core of Transformer
Module 4- Magnetic Circuit Inside Transformer
Module 5- Windings of Transformer
Module 6- Why are Windings Made of Copper
Module 7- Classification of Windings
Module 8- Insulating Material and Transformer Oil
Module 9- Conservator of Transformer
Module 10- Breather of Transformer
Module 11- Bushings of Transformer
Module 12- Tap Changer of Transformer
Module 13- Cooling Tubes of Transformer
Module 14- Buchholz Relay of Transformer
Module 15- Explosion Vent
Module 16- Methods of Cooling
Module 17-Types of Transformers
Module 18- Power Transformer and Distribution Transformer
Module 19- Single Phase Core Type Transformer
Module 20-Single Phase Shell Type Transformer
Module 21- 3 Phase Core Type
Module 22- 3 Phase Shell Type
Module 23- Comparison between Shell and Core CSA
Module 24- Comparison between Shell and Core Type
Module 25- Notes
Module 26-Video Explaining The Components in 3D and Real Life
Unit 4: Fundamentals of Magnetic Circuits
Module 1- Introduction to Magnetic Circuits
Module 2- Induced Emf and Current
Module 3- Ampere Right Hand Rule
Module 4- Magnetic Circuit and Important Definitions
Module 5- Linear and Non Linear Materials
Module 6-Flux Linkage and Reluctance
Module 7- Analogy between Electric and Magnetic Circuits
Module 8- Fringing Effect
Module 9- Example 1 Magnetic Circuits
Module 10- Example 2
Module 11- Example 3
Module 12- Application on Magnetic Circuit - Transformers
Unit 5: Theoretical Part on Transformers
Module 1- Introduction to Transformers
Module 2- Construction of Transformer
Module 3-Theory of Operation
Module 4- Ideal Transformer
Module 5-Non Ideal Transformer
Module 6- Effect of Loading on Transformer
Module 7- Transformer Regulation
Module 8- Transformer Losses
Module 9- Transformer Efficiency
Module 10- Transformer Rating
Module 11- Question 1
Module 12- Question 2
Module 13- Question 3
Module 14- Example 1
Module 15- Voltage Relation of Transformer
Module 16- Transformer Exact Equivalent Circuit
Module 17- Concept of Refereeing
Module 18- Approximate Equivalent Circuit
Unit 6: Synchronous Machines
Module 1- Construction and Principle of Operation of Synchronous Generator
Module 2- Principle of Operation of Synchronous Motor
Module 3- Equivalent Circuit and Phasor Diagram of Non Salient Synchronous Machine
Module 4-Solved Example 1 on Non Salient Machine
Module 5-Solved Example 2 on Non Salient Machine
Module 6-Solved Example 3 on Non Salient Machine
Module 7- Solved Example 4 on Non Salient Machine
Module 8-Solved Example 5 on Non Salient Machine
Module 9-Solved Example 6 on Non Salient Machine
Module 10- Equivalent Circuit and Phasor Diagram of Salient Synchronous Machine
Module 11-Solved Example 1 on Salient Machine
Module 12- Solved Example 2 on Salient Machine
Module 13-Solved Example 3 on Salient Machine
Module 14- Parallel Operation of Two Generators
Module 15- Synchronization of Machine with Grid
Unit 7: Induction Machines
Module 1- Construction and Theory of Operation of Induction Machines
Module 2- Equivalent Circuit and Power Flow in Induction Motor
Module 3- Torque-Speed Characteristics of Induction Motor
Module 4- Solved Example 1 on Induction Motor
Module 5-Solved Example 2 on Induction Motor
Module 6-Solved Example 3 on Induction Motor
Module 7-Solved Example 4 on Induction Motor
Module 8-Solved Example 5 on Induction Motor
Module 9- Methods of Speed Control of Induction Motor
Module 10- Methods of Starting of Induction Motor
Module 11-Solved Example on Motor Starter
Module 12- Principle of Operation of Doubly Fed Induction Generator
Module 13-Self Excited Induction Generator
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Course Assessment
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When all tests have been successfully passed, you will be able to order a certificate endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme.
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This course will benefit those new to the field of electrical rotating machines and drives and those desiring a refresher from the perspective of actual designs from practitioners. People who will find this course valuable include those working in the fields of:
Appliance drives
Precision motion control
Renewable/alternative energy
Electric/hybrid-electric vehicles
Autonomous vehicle control
Aerospace, marine, and military vehicles
People already working in the relevant fields and want to polish their knowledge and skill
Students studying mechanical engineering and electrical engineering
People looking/preparing for job opportunities in the relevant fields
This course is open to all, with no formal entry requirements.
Theoretical information and videos from this course can help learners advance in the following career paths:
Electrical Engineer (Salary: £20,000 to £60,000)
Electricity Generation Worker (Salary: £19,000 to £35,000)
Electrical Engineering Technician (Salary: £24,000 to £43,000)
Auto Electrician (Salary: £17,000 to £37,000)
Engineering Operative (Salary: £18,000 to £25,000)
With a team of industry professionals producing and delivering our course content, you can be sure the skills and knowledge you learn apply to your career aspirations in manag...