Course detail

Electromechanical Conversion of Energy

FSI-REEAcad. year: 2021/2022

The basic laws of electromagnetism applied in the theory of electrical machines. Magnetic circuits of electrical machines. The basic voltage equations, equivalent circuit diagrams, phasor diagrams, the basic electrical connections of electrical machines. Energy and power flow diagrams, losses and efficiency. Torque equation. Electrical machines performance. Basic characteristics of electrical machines.

 

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Ondřej Vítek, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Solid Mechanics, Mechatronics and Biomechanics (ÚMTMB)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

The students will be acquainted with the basic knowledge of electromechanical energy conversion, with basic constructional parts of electrical machines and with the principle of electrical machines operation. Single-phase and multiphase transformers. Parallel operation. Three-phase induction motor. Generation of revolving magnetic field. Torque characteristic, starting of induction motors. Single-phase induction motor. Three-phase induction motor on single-phase mains. Principle of operation and basic equations of a synchronous machine. Non-salient pole synchronous machine. Salient pole synchronous machine. Connection to the electrical grid. DC machine principle of operation. DC generators.Performance of DC motors.

Prerequisites

Basic laws and terminology of electrical and mechanical engineering. Three-phase systems.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course is taught through lectures explaining the basic principles and theory of the discipline. Teaching is supplemented by laboratory and numerical exercises.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Three control tests, 20 points together. Credit minimum: 10 points.

Four protocols, each one for two points. Credit minimum: none of the protocols with 0 point.

Examination from numerical and laboratory exercises - 7 points. Credit minimum: 4 points.

Final exam - 65 points.

 

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

To acquaint the students with the principle of operation and performance of transformers, induction machines, DC machines and synchronous machines. The theoretical knowledge is proved in laboratory exercises.

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

Attendance at practical training is obligatory.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Elearning

eLearning: currently opened course

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme B3A-P Bachelor's

    branch B-MET , 3 year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Martin Mach, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Basic laws of electromagnetism related to electrical machines.
2. Principle of electromechanical energy conversion.
3. Transformers. Ideal transformer, actual transformer, basic equations.
4. Principle of operation and construction of power transformers.
5. Three-phase transformers, winding connection, parallel operation.
6. Magnetic circuit and winding of electrical machines.Principle of operation of induction machine, generation of revolving magnetic field.
7. Equivalent circuit diagram, fundamental equations and torque characteristics.
8. Starting of induction machines, speed control.
9. Single-phase induction machine. Three-phase induction machine in single-phase mains.
10. Synchronous machine. Principle of operation and construction.
11. Theory of non-salient machine. Torque characteristic, synchronous machine with individual load and parallel operation.
12. DC machines. Principle of operation and construction, fundamental equations.
13. DC machines steady-state performance.

 

Laboratory exercise

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Martin Mach, Ph.D.
Ing. Daniel Pribulla

Syllabus

1. Work safety and the main parts of rotary electrical machines. Assembly and disassembly of electrical machines.
2. Principle of torque measurement, dynamometer.
3. No load a short circuit transformer test.
4. Winding connection. Load test a efficiency, measurement of a transformer.
5. Three-phase induction motor. Winding connection. No load and blocked rotor test. Induction motor parametr determination.
6. Measurement of induction motor torque characteristics.
7. Induction motor starting.
8. Synchronous machine parallel operating with mains.
9. Measurement of torque characteristics.
10. Parametr determination of synchronous machine with salient poles and with nosalient rotor.
11. DC machine. No load test. Selfexcitation of shunt generator.
12. Connection of DC motor to mains. Speed control characteristics of DC motors.
13. Evaluation.

 

Elearning

eLearning: currently opened course