Course detail

Electrical Engineering 1

FEKT-CEL1Acad. year: 2016/2017

The course deals with the basics of electrical engineering and in particular the theory of electrical circuits. At the beginning of the course universal and special methods of analysis of linear circuits in steady state are discussed. Next, students are introduced to the description and classification of time-varying quantities. The following part is an introduction to the analysis of nonlinear circuits using graphical and numerical methods. Another part of the course is dedicated to magnetic circuits, their description and basic methods of solutions, including circuits with permanent magnets. Important part of the course is laboratory exercises and computer exercises in which students will practice in the application of theoretical knowledge. During the course the students are familiarized with the safety regulations necessary for laboratory teaching.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Jiří Sedláček, CSc.

Department

Department of Theoretical and Experimental Electrical Engineering (UTEE)

Offered to foreign students

Of all faculties

Learning outcomes of the course unit

After completing the course student gain qualifying grade §4 "worker instructed", necessary according to the notice No. 50/1978 for laboratory works. Students will be able to:
- describe the characteristics of electrical circuit elements and their models,
- apply basic circuit laws in the analysis of electrical circuits,
- analyze linear and nonlinear nonconservative electric circuits,
- interpret the quantities in electrical circuits,
- calculate the characteristic values of the time-varying voltage and current waveforms.

Prerequisites

The subject knowledge on the secondary school level is required. In the range of the used mathematical tools students should be able to:
- editing mathematical expressions;
- explain the procedure of mathematical function examination in order to find extremes;
- calculate the solution of simple linear equations ;
- apply the basics of matrix calculus;
- calculate the derivative, definite and indefinite integrals of simple linear functions of one variable and basic trigonometric functions.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teachning methods include lectures, computer laboratories and practical laboratories. Course is taking advantage of e-learning (Moodle) system.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Total number of points is 100, including 30 points in two written tests in exercises and 70 points in final exam. To obtain credit it is necessary to obtain 15 from maximum 30 points.
Requirements for completion of a course are: to gain credit and to perform an exam. Minimal necessary achieved total mark to pass this course is 50 points.

Course curriculum

1. Introduction to electrical engineering
2. Education training in safety regulations according to § 4 of the Notice 50/1978
3. Maxwell equations, passive and active circuit elements, laws of electric circuits
4. Special methods of analyze of electric circuits (simplification method, superposition, transfiguration, method of source substitution), work and power of electric energy, power matching
5. Universal methods of analyze of electric circuits (Kirchhoff’s laws, current loops method)
6. Node voltages method, modified node voltages method
7. Method of source substitution (Thèvenin and Norton theorems)
8. Time variables (classification, characteristic values: maximal, average, rms)
9. Nonlinear circuits - approximation of characteristics of components
10. Analysis of nonlinear circuits - analytic, graphical, and numerical solution
11. Magnetic circuits (basic variables and laws, analogy between magnetic and electric circuit, induction, analysis and synthesis of magnetic circuits with coil)
12. Circuits with permanent magnet, force of electromagnet, transformers

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim of the course is to provide basic knowledge of electrical circuit theory required as a broader basis for further study. The course prepares students for the following courses in electrical engineering specializations.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Attendance at laboratory classes is mandatory. Properly excused absences can be substituted, usually in the last week of the semester.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme EECC Bc. Bachelor's

    branch BC-MET , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory
    branch BC-TLI , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory
    branch BC-SEE , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory
    branch BC-AMT , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory
    branch BC-EST , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Jiří Sedláček, CSc.

Syllabus

Qualification in electrical engineering, service and work on electrical devices, instructions for movable supplies and flex lines
Safety instructions for service and work on electrical devices, protection against electrical current injury
Basic quantities and laws in electrical circuits
Basic circuit elements and their models
Power in electrical circuit, power matching
Superposition theorem, simplification method, method of proportional quantities, transfiguration
Direct application of Kirchhoff's laws
Loop current analysis
Nodal voltage analysis
Thévenin and Norton theorems, utilization of circuit duality and reciprocity
Magnetic circuits - basic quantities and laws
Analysis of magnetic circuits, graphic methods, loading line method
Magnetic circuits under alternating magnetization, transformers
Introduction to time-varying currents

Exercise in computer lab

13 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Jiří Sedláček, CSc.

Syllabus

Basic concepts and terminology for electrical devices.
Wires and clamps marking, types of distribute mains, the first help at electrical current injury.
Test from safety instructions according to the notice No. 50/1978.
Basic circuit elements and their models.
Average and root-mean-square values of alternating current.
Power and power matching.
Superposition theorem, circuit duality and reciprocity.
Simplification method, method of proportional quantities.
Application of Kirchhoff's laws in electrical circuits.
Loop analysis method, nodal analysis method.
Thévenin and Norton theorems.
Basic quantities and units of magnetic circuits.
Methods of analysis of magnetic circuits.

Laboratory exercise

13 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Jiří Sedláček, CSc.

Syllabus

Basic concepts and terminology for electrical devices.
Wires and clamps marking, types of distribute mains, the first help at electrical current injury.
Test from safety instructions according to the notice No. 50/1978.
REAL SOURCE PARAMETERS MEASUREMENT.
KIRCHHOFF'S LAWS IN ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS AND PROPORTIONAL QUANTITIES METHOD.
METHOD OF SUBSTITUTIONAL SOURCE.
NODE VOLTAGES METHOD.
LOOP CURRENTS METHOD.
PRINCIPLE OF SUPERPOSITION.
POWER TRANSMISSION AND POWER MATCHING.
MAGNETIC FIELD IN AIR GAPE.