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Induction Machines

Course Code :
EPR 445
Level :
Undergraduate
Course Hours :
3.00 Hours
Department :
Department of Electrical Engineering

Instructor information :

Title:Teaching Assistant
Name: Abeer Tharwat Said Awad
Office hours:2-Hours

Area of Study :

• Develop the students' knowledge about the construction, theory of operation, equivalent circuit, (voltage, current, power and torque) equations of 3-ph Induction Motors. • Prepare students to establish the main characteristics and performance of 3-ph Induction Motors. • Develop the students' knowledge about the starting methods and speed control of 3-ph Induction Motors. • Develop the students' knowledge about the construction, theory of operation, equivalent circuit and the related equations, starting methods, speed control and main characteristics of each of 1-ph Induction Motors. • Train students to gain practical skills of testing of Induction Motors.

For further information :

Telephone: 16383 (16FUE)
E-mail: [email protected]

Induction Machines

3-ph Induction Motors: Construction, theory of operation, equivalent circuit, voltage, current, power and torque equations, Load (Torque/Slip) characteristics, Circle diagram, Starting methods, Speed control, Testing and experiments, and Double cage IM. 1-ph Induction Motors: Construction, theory of operation, equivalent circuit, voltage, current, power and torque equations, Load (Torque/Slip) characteristics, Starting methods, Testing and experiments. Induction generator, Induction regulator, Induction type phase shifter

For further information :

Telephone: 16383 (16FUE)
E-mail: [email protected]

Induction Machines

Course outcomes:

a. Knowledge and Understanding:

1-	Explain the construction, theory of operation, and equivalent circuit of 3-ph induction motors.
2-	Demonstrate the main characteristics and performance of 3-ph induction motors.
3-	Describe the starting methods of 3-ph induction motors.
4-	Describe the speed control of 3-ph induction motors.
5-	Explain the construction, theory of operation, equivalent circuit, main characteristics, and starting methods of 1-ph induction motors.

b. Intellectual Skills:

1-	Solve problems related to theory of operation, and equivalent circuit of 3-ph induction motors.
2-	Evaluate the performance and operating conditions of 3-ph induction motors.
3-	Analyze starting methods of 3-ph Induction Motors.
4-	Analyze speed control of 3-ph Induction Motors.
5-	Evaluate the performance and starting methods of 1-ph induction motors.
6-	Choose among different solution alternatives.

c. Professional and Practical Skills:

1-	c1. Perform the required experiments to get the load characteristics of 3-ph induction motors.
2-	c2. Perform the required experiments to get the load characteristics of 1-ph induction motors.

d. General and Transferable Skills:

1-	Work coherently and successfully as a part of a team in the Lab.
2-	Work in stressful environment and within constraints.
3-	Communicate effectively.
4-	Manage tasks, time, and resources effectively.

For further information :

Telephone: 16383 (16FUE)
E-mail: [email protected]

Induction Machines

Course topics and contents:

Topic	No. of hours	Lecture	Tutorial/Practical
Revision of 3-ph circuits, magnetic circuits and 1-ph Transformers.	10	6	4
3-ph Induction Motors: Construction: stator windings of AC machines, Rotor types.	10	6	4
theory of operation, equivalent circuit, (voltage, current, power and torque) equations, and load characteristics.	15	9	6
Analysis using circle diagram.	5	3	2
Experimental determination of IM parameters.	5	3	2
Starting and speed control of Induction Motors.	10	6	4
Double cage IM.	5	3	2
1-ph Induction Motors: Construction, theory of operation, equivalent circuit, (voltage, current, power and torque) equations, and load characteristics.	10	6	4
Testing of induction motors.	5	0	5

For further information :

Telephone: 16383 (16FUE)
E-mail: [email protected]

Induction Machines

Teaching And Learning Methodologies:

Teaching and learning methods
Interactive Lecturing
Discussion
Problem solving
Report
Experiential learning

For further information :

Telephone: 16383 (16FUE)
E-mail: [email protected]

Induction Machines

Course Assessment :

Methods of assessment	Relative weight %	Week No.	Assess What
• Final exam	40.00
Mid- Exam I	15.00
Mid- Exam II	15.00
o Assignment	10.00
o Lab	10.00
o Quizzes	10.00

For further information :

Telephone: 16383 (16FUE)
E-mail: [email protected]

Induction Machines

Books:

Book	Author	Publisher

Recommended books :

1. Chapman, S. J., “Electric Machinery fundamentals”, McGraw Hill Co., 5th edition, 2006 (Text Book). 2. M. E. El-Hawary, "Principles of Electric Machines with Power Electronic Applications", Wiley-IEEE Press, 2nd Edition, 2002. 3. Theodore Wildi, "Electric Machines, Drives and Power Systems", Prentice Hall, 6th Edition, 2006. 2. "Principles of Electric Machines with Power Electronic Applications", M. E. El-Hawary, McGraw-Hill, most recent edition. 3. "Electric Machines, Drives and Power Systems", Theodore Wildi, Prentice Hall, most recent edition.