Introductory description

Electrical Engineering Principles: a broad introduction to the subject and application of Electrical Engineering Fundamentals

Module aims

Outline syllabus

This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.

Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism
DC circuit analysis (including Nodal, Mesh, Thevenin, Norton, Superposition)
Circuit Techniques for Transients (1st and 2nd order)
AC Circuit Analysis
Passive filters, frequency response
AC power (real, reactive, complex and apparent power)
Power factor correction and reactive power compensation in AC systems
3-Phase AC system (Star systems, delta systems, phase quantities, line quantities)
Basics of equipment and systems which use electricity and electromagnetism

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module, students should be able to:

• Appreciate the fundamentals of electrical and magnetic component operation
• Understand the basic principles of electrical and magnetic circuits
• Make appropriate assumptions to simplify and thus model real-life electrical components
• Calculate and measure circuit parameters
• Apply the mathematical principles and formulation behind real, reactive, complex and apparent power
• Evaluate the design and efficiency of electromechanical and electromagnetic systems

Indicative reading list

G. Rizzoni – Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering, McGraw-Hill, 2008, ISBN 978-0-07-128338-0
Stephen J. Chapman, Electric Machinery Fundamentals, 5th edition, McGraw Hill, 2012.

Subject specific skills

Communicate technical information with others at all levels, including technical reports and the use of digital tools.
Follow a methodical approach to engineering problem solving.
Establish and report engineering design briefs.
Produce electrical drawing using Computer Aided Design(CAD) and manual systems.
Integrate electrical and mechanical engineering systems, considering new and emerging technologies.
Design functional electronic systems and circuits from component level.
Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.

Transferable skills

Hold paramount the health and safety of themselves and others, and model health and safety conscious behaviour.
Self-motivated, work independently and take responsibility for their actions. Set themselves challenging personal targets and make own decisions.
Communicate confidently to create and maintain working relationships. Be respectful.
Exercise responsibilities in an ethical manner, with openness, fairness and honesty.
Commit to personal learning and professional development.