Electromechanics (H7133)
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Electromechanics
Module H7133
Module details for 2024/25.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
This module explores applications of electromagnetism to mechanical engineering, automotive engineering and robotics. The topics include: Electrical potential, current and current density, resistance, Electric and Magnetic Fields, Ampere’s law, Lorentz force, magnetic bearings, magnetic circuits, electromagnets and permanent magnets, hysteresis, relays, Faraday’s Law, self and mutual induction, transformers and their applications in efficient power transmission, moving coil devices, DC Machines, stepper motors, servomotors, 3-phase AC systems, rotating magnetic fields, induction machines, linear motors, power in AC circuits, real, reactive and complex power, power factor correction, synchronous machine principles, electrical and piezo-electrical actuators. efficiency of electromechanical systems and power transmission.
Module Topics:
Electrical potential, current and current density, resistance, Electric and Magnetic Fields, Ampere’s law, Lorentz force, magnetic bearings, magnetic circuits, electromagnets and permanent magnets, hysteresis, relays, Faraday’s Law, self and mutual induction, transformers and their applications in efficient power transmission, moving coil devices, DC Machines, stepper motors, servomotors, 3-phase AC systems, rotating magnetic fields, induction machines, linear motors, power in AC circuits, real, reactive and complex power, power factor correction, synchronous machine principles, electrical and piezo-electrical actuators. efficiency of electromechanical systems and power transmission.
The syllabus thus addresses the AHEP4 Learning outcomes: [M1, M2, M3, M4, M7, M12, M13, M16, M18], [C1, C2, C3, C4, C7, C12, C13, C16, C18]
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate an understanding of underlying principles of electromagnetic field theory as applied to electrical and electromechanical systems, electro-mechanical energy conversion and electrical energy generation and transmission.
Apply electromagnetic field theory to analyse and predict the behaviour and efficiency of electrical and electromechanical systems, electro-mechanical energy conversion systems and electrical energy generation and transmission systems.
Possess practical engineering skills acquired through work carried out in laboratory, in individual and group project work and in the use of computer software in analysis of electromagnetic and electromechanical systems.
Have developed transferable skills that will be of value in a wide range of situations. These include problem solving, communication, and working with others, as well as the effective use of general IT facilities and information retrieval skills.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 25.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Report | T2 Week 11 | 27.00% |
| Report | PS2 Week 1 | 2.00% |
| Report | T2 Week 3 | 2.00% |
| Report | T2 Week 4 | 2.00% |
| Report | T2 Week 5 | 26.00% |
| Report | T2 Week 5 | 2.00% |
| Report | T2 Week 6 | 2.00% |
| Report | T2 Week 7 | 2.00% |
| Report | T2 Week 8 | 2.00% |
| Report | T2 Week 8 | 27.00% |
| Report | T2 Week 9 | 2.00% |
| Report | T2 Week 10 | 2.00% |
| Report | T2 Week 11 | 2.00% |
| Computer Based Exam | Semester 2 Assessment | 75.00% |
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.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 33333333330 |
| Spring Semester | Laboratory | 2 hours | 00110000000 |
| Spring Semester | Practical | 2 hours | 00000011110 |
| Spring Semester | Workshop | 1 hour | 01111111110 |
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