ECAM LaSalle Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Programme
Données Générales
Programme Académique ECAM LaSalle Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Programme Responsable(s) Module :
MANNAH Marc Anthony
Type d'EC : Cours DC Electrical Machines (LIIEEng05EDCElecMach)
TD : 6h00
TP : 4h00
Cours : 6h00
Travail personnel : 16h00
Durée totale: 32h00
Statut
Periode
Semester 5
Langue d'enseignement :
English
Acquis d'apprentissage
By the end of this module, students will be able to:
1. Identify the magnetic field principle and rules.
2. Recognize the different type of DC motors and interpret their construction
3. Analyze the DC machine's torque speed characteristic and performance
Contenu
This course provides engineering students with in-depth knowledge of electrical machines theories. It teaches the students the necessary techniques of solving problems. The concept of magnetic field and the principle of operation of DC machines are covered. Their construction, operation's principles and equivalent models are studied in depth.

o Introduction to Machinery Principles: Rotational Notions, The Magnetic Field, Magnetic Circuit, Voltage & Torque Equations, Magnetic Losses
o DC Machines Construction : Simplest DC Machine (1 loop), Armature Construction, Commutation in a 4 Loop DC Machine, Lap & Wave Windings, Problems & Solutions in Real DC Machines, Voltage & Torque Equations, Losses in DC Machines
o DC Motors: Separately Excited & Shunt (Parallel) DC Motor, Series DC Motor & Compounded DC Motor, DC Motors Starting, DC Motors Applications & Test Procedures, DC Generators

Prérequis
Prerequisites:
- Electrical Networks
- Electrostatics and Magnetostatics
Bibliographie
Essential Resources:
Chapman, S., (2011), Electric Machinery Fundamentals, 4th Edn., McGraw Hill

Recommended Resources:
Sen, P., (1996), Principles of Electric Machines and Power Electronics, 2nd Edition, ISBN: [0-471-02295-0], Wiley
Sahdev, S., (2018), Electric Machines, Cambridge Press
Évaluation(s)
Nature Coefficient Objectifs
1 1. Identify the magnetic field principle and rules.
2. Recognize the different type of DC motors and interpret their construction
3. Analyze the DC machine's torque speed characteristic and performance
0,7 Students will be evaluated on the following abilities (1.5 hour midterm written exam):
Understanding the magnetic field and its related calculations
Validateing technical skills related to DC motors construction, operation and controlability
2 3. Analyze the DC machine's torque speed characteristic and performance 0,3 Students will be evaluated on the following abilities during one 4-hour experimental session:

Demonstrate practical skills in working with DC machines.
Test and characterize DC machines.
Analyze the effect of load on machine performance.
Evaluate the effect of changes in the input voltage and excitation on machine performance.

Assessment will be based on both the written laboratory report and the student's ongoing performance during the laboratory session.