ECE 377: Fundamentals of Electrical and Electro-mechanical Power Conversion

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ECE 377: Fundamentals of Electrical and Electro-mechanical Power Conversion, Spring 2008 (Lorenz), formerly Course Homepage of instructor Lorenz

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377 Fundamentals of Electrical and Electro-mechanical Power Conversion. I, II; 3 cr. Fundamentals of electromagnetic induction and application to transformers and induction heating; Lorentz forces with a focus on the operation and control of DC and AC motors and linear actuators; electrical power conversion using power electronics for motor drives and direct power converters. Includes five laboratory sessions. P: Math 234, familiarity with ordinary differential equations, Physics 202 & ECE 376.

Course Prerequisite(s)

ECE 376
Math 234
Physics 202

Prerequisite knowledge and/or skills

Calculus and ordinary differential equations
General physics
Basic AC and DC circuits including 3 phase systems

Textbook(s) and/or other required material

Understanding Modern Power Conversion 3rd Ed., by R.D. Lorenz and L.P Haines, WEMPEC Publishing.

Course objectives

To aid the student in the application of basic physcial laws in the context of linear and rotating electromagnetic machines.
To develop student understanding of magnetic equivalent cicuits and the analogy between magnetic and electrical variables.
To transfer to students a basic knowledge of AC-DC, DC-DC, AC-AC, and DC-AC power electronic circuits.

Topics covered

Faraday's law, Lenz's law, Ampere's law, and Lorenz forces
DC and AC machines
Magnetic equivalent circuits and linear actuators
Power electronics

Class/laboratory schedule

Two lectures per week; 50 minutes
Two discussion sessions per week; 50 minutes
One lab per two weeks; three hours

Contribution of course to meeting the professional component

This course contributes primarily to the students' knowledge of engineering topics, but does not provide design experience.

The following statement indicates which of the following considerations are included in this course: economic, environmental, ethical, political, societal, health and safety, manufacturability, sustainability.

One of the main focuses of the course is on the economic impact of electro-mechanical power conversion due to its pervasive nature in industry and consumer products. Students are presented with a wide range of examples of products and applications that incorporate electro-mechanical power conversion in their design and operation.

Relationship of course to undergraduate degree program objectives and outcomes

This course serves students in a variety of engineering majors. The information below describes how the course contributes to the college's educational objectives.

developing basic skill in methods of design and analysis across a broad range of electrical and computer engineering areas

Assessment of student progress toward course objectives

Student's progress towards the course are assessed through three criteria.

1) Three exams: two during the semester and one final. 2) Five individually written lab reports and lab participation. 3) Weekly homework

Person(s) who prepared this description

Ian Brown

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Date last modified: 16-Jul-2007
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