Course syllabus for Electric power engineering

Course syllabus adopted 2021-02-26 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameElkraftsteknik
  • CodeEEK565
  • Credits7.5 Credits
  • OwnerTIELL
  • Education cycleFirst-cycle
  • Main field of studyElectrical Engineering
  • DepartmentELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
  • GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail

Course round 1

  • Teaching language Swedish
  • Application code 63120
  • Maximum participants50
  • Open for exchange studentsNo
  • Only students with the course round in the programme overview.

Credit distribution

0102 Examination 6 c
Grading: TH		0 c0 c0 c6 c0 c0 c
  • 30 Maj 2024 am L
  • 06 Okt 2023 am L
  • 27 Aug 2024 pm L
0202 Laboratory 1.5 c
Grading: UG		0 c0 c0 c1.5 c0 c0 c

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Examiner

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Eligibility

General entry requirements for bachelor's level (first cycle)
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Specific entry requirements

The same as for the programme that owns the course.
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Course specific prerequisites

Electric circuit theory corresponding to LEU470 Electrical circuits and SEE035 Electricity and electronics.

Aim

The course shall give the basic knowledge in electric power engineering which is needed for professional electrical engineers.

Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)

  1. Carry out calculations on: Three phase system, active and reactive power, phase-compensation, voltage drop, transmission on cables and overhead lines.
    - Describe the basic structure of the electric power system, the electric power production and consumption in Sweden, the characteristics of cables and overhead lines.
  2. Carry out calculations on: Equivalent circuit of transformers, voltage drop, losses, three-phase connections and autotransformers.
    - Apply: Impedance transformation.
    - Explaine: The function of a transformer.
  3. Carry out calculations for the induction machine on: Equivalent circuit, torque-speed characteristics and point of operation, start performance, no-load condition, operation with frequency converter and grid integration.
    - Explain: The design and working principles of the induction machine, start methods and the single phase induction motor.
  4. Carry out calculations for the direct current (DC) machine on: Equivalent circuit, torque-speed characteristics and point of operation, speed control and grid control.
    - Explain: The design and working principles of the DC machine and the universal motor.
  5. Explain: The design and working principles of the synchronous generator.
  6. Carry out calculations on: Single and three phase diode rectifier and DC/DC-converters with voltage and current time-functions.
    - Describe the basic function of components and converters, harmonics, applications and pulse width modulation (PWM).
  7. Carry out calculations on: Three phase short circuits.
    - Describe: The theory behind short circuits.
  8. Describe: Principles for electrical installations and equipment used.
  9. Conduct: Electric power laboratory experiments considering the personal safety and the equipment integrity.
    - Apply: Relevant parts of laws and statutes related to electrical installations.
    - Explain: Fuses, grounding systems, ground fault breakers and risks associated with electrical installations.
  10. Perform: Project work in small groups with given input data. Present the obtained results orally.

Content

  • Electric power systems: Electric supply, Power networks, Transmission capacity, Voltage drop, Losses and Phase compensation.
  • Power system components: Transformers, Cables and Overhead lines.
  • Electrical drives: Induction machine, DC-machine, Synchronous generator, Speed regulation.
  • Power electronics: PWM-principles, Components, DC-converters, Rectifiers, Inverters.
  • Safety: Safety instructions, Risks and protection.

Organisation

Lectures, tutorials, project work and laboratory experiments

 

Literature

Compendium: Elteknik; compendium: A. Bartnicki, Dimensionering av elektriska anläggningar; tutorial exercises: Elkraftsteknik

 

Examination including compulsory elements

Written examination. Grades: Fail, 3, 4 or 5. Approved laboratory exercises and project. Participation in study visit.

 

The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.