48571 Electrical Machines
6cpRequisite(s): 48531 Electromechanical Automation AND 48530 Circuit Analysis AND 68038 Advanced Mathematics and Physics
Recommended studies: advanced physics and calculus are essential for this subject, as well as an understanding of circuit theory and machine principles
Field of practice: Electrical Engineering major
Undergraduate
Subject coordinator: Professor J Zhu
This subject aims to introduce to students modern electrical machines and drives. Issues such as variable speed drive and energy efficiency are addressed. The contents of the subject include introduction of electrical machine technology and applications, Matalab/Simulink models of power electronic converters, three phase electrical circuits, single phase and three phase transformers, high frequency transformers used in power electronic circuits, fundamentals of electrical drives, DC machines and drives, synchronous machines and drives, induction machines and drives, and switched reluctance machines. The numerical simulation of various modern drive systems is presented. The subject is delivered through lectures, tutorials, laboratory experiments and assignments.
Assessment: This subject is assessed through assignments, laboratory work and a final examination.
Typical availability
Autumn semester, City campus
Spring semester, City campus
Fee information
2009 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $926.50
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.
2009 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,650.00
Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.
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