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Module details for 2021/22.

15 credits

FHEQ Level 5

Module Outline

The module Electromechanics used to be taught to all level 4 engineering students. With the need to introduce the new module Technical drawing and computer aided design in level 4, for mechanical, automotive and mechanical with robotics, Electromechanics is to be moved level 5 with updated content tailored for the needs of those courses.
Module description: This module explores applications of electromagnetism that are relevant to mechanical engineering and automotive engineering. The topics include: Electrical potential, current and current density, resistance, magnetic flux density and magnetic intensity, Ampere’s law , magnetic fields of conductors and coils, Lorentz force, magnetic bearings, magnetic circuits, electromagnets and permanent magnets, hysteresis, relays, Faraday’s Law, self and mutual induction, transformers, moving coil devices, DC Machines, brushed and Brushless DC motors, stepper motors, servomotors, 3-phase AC systems, rotating magnetic fields, induction machines, linear motors and applications, power in AC circuits, real, reactive and complex power, power factor correction, synchronous machines: principles, torque, control of reactive power, electrical and piezo-electrical actuators.

Module learning outcomes

Demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, theories and principles of their engineering discipline, and its underpinning science and mathematics.

Apply appropriate quantitative science and engineering tools to the analysis of problems.

Possess practical engineering skills acquired through, for example, work carried out in laboratories and workshops, in industry through supervised work experience, in individual and group project work, in design work and in the development and use of computer software in design, analysis and control.

Have developed transferable skills that will be of value in a wide range of situations. These are exemplified by the QCA Higher Level Key Skills and include problem solving, communication, and working with others, as well as the effective use of general IT facilities and information retrieval skills.

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Timing

Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.

Weighting

Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.

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Dr Menguc Oner

Assess convenor
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