EEL 4201L - Electrical Energy Conversion Lab

 

Catalog Description: (1cr) Electric energy conversion, devices and systems.

Prerequisites: Basic Electric Energy Systems

Textbook: Electric Energy Conversion Manual by Dr. Alexander Domijan, Jr.

Course Objective: To gain a physical realization of power measurements with galvanometers as well as power devices such as motors and generators. This is NOT a machines course and so in-depth machine analysis will not be included. Rather, we will focus on the main input/output elements required to generate electrical and mechanical power and examine the torque considerations therein.

Professional Component: 1 credits of Engineering Design

Relationship to Outcomes:  (To view how the outcomes of this course fit in with the curriculum, click here)

• EE2 - knowledge of mathematics, basic and engineering sciences necessary to analyze and design complex systems
• b - an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
• e - an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
• k - an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

Class Schedule:  1 3-hour laboratory section

Topics:

• Laboratory 1: Three-Phase Power Measurements
• Laboratory 2: Single-Phase Transformers
• Laboratory 3: Three-Phase Transformers
• Laboratory 4: DC Motors
• Laboratory 5: DC Generators, Part A: Machine Constant, DC Generator Output Characteristics
• Laboratory 6: DC Generators, Part B: Generator Torque Calculations
• Laboratory 7: AC Synchronous Generators: {V, I, P}-Relations, Synchronous Impedance Calculations
• Laboratory 8: Induction Motors, Part A: Torque-Speed Characteristics
• Laboratory 9: Induction Motors, Part B: Equivalent Circuit Parameters

Course Committees:  Dr. Zmuda, Chair, Dr. Arnold, Dr. Rakov