ECE 4501 – Syllabus – Spr 2004 (SENIOR ELECTIVE COURSE)

                               

Instructor:            Scott R. Norr, PE

                                Office:  43 MWAH

                                Phone:  726-8947

Office Hours:  Monday: 11-Noon,  Thursday: Noon-1PM – Office Schedule

                Email:  snorr@d.umn.edu

Lecture Place & Time:      MWAH 191, T Th, 5:30 – 6:45 PM

 

Lab Place & Time:              MWAH 43, Time to be arranged

 

Textbooks:            Electrical Machines, Drives and Power Systems, Wildi

                                ECE 4501 – Power Systems Laboratory Manual, UMD (Available on Course Website)

 

Computer Usage: Mathematica, Matlab, or equivalent; PowerWorld 7.0

 

Assessment:         Homework will be due at the beginning of lecture, 1 week from the day assigned. 

Lab manuals will be completed and turned in for grading on a bi-weekly basis.

Two examinations and a Final Exam will be given; work must be shown to receive partial credit.

Course work will be weighted as follows:

Homework: 25%, Labs: 25%, Midterms: 20%, Project: 10%, Final: 20%                      

 

Dates                      Topics                                                                                                    Reference  

1/20,22                    Per Unit System, DC and AC Circuits                                               Chap 1, 2.1-2.15 ,7

1/27,29                    3-Phase AC circuits, Wye and Delta Loads                                    Chap 7, 8

2/3,5                        3-Phase Power                                                                                      Chap 8

2/10,12                    Magnetic Circuits                                                                                Chap 2.16 – 2.31

2/17,19                    Electromagnetic Energy Conv., EXAM I                                         Chap 9, 10

2/24,26                    Transformers, 3-phase Transformers                                                Chap 10, 11, 12

3/2,4                        Rotating Machines, DC Machines                                                    Chap 4, 5

3/9,11                      DC Machines, Induction Machines                                                  Chap 5,13

3/16,18                    SPRING BREAK

3/23,25                    3-phase Induction Machines                                                             Chap 13, 14,15

3/30,4/1                  Special Machines, 1-phase induction, EXAM II                            Chap 16,17,18

4/6,8                        Machine Drives and Power Electronics                                           Chap 20, 21

4/13,15                    HVDC Transmission, Alternative Energy                                        Chap 28

4/20,22                    Transmission Lines and Powerflow                                                  Chap 24,25

4/27,29                    Symmetrical Components, Balanced/Unbalanced Faults              Edith Clarke

5/4,6                        System Protection, Relaying and Control, Plant Trip                     Outside Reading

5/10                         Final Exam  - Monday, May 10, 2-4PM

 

Individuals who have any disability, either permanent or temporary, which might affect their ability to perform in the class, are encouraged to inform the instructor at the start of the semester.  Adaptations may be made as required to provide for equitable participation

 

ABET Outcomes Delivered by this Course:

a. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering

b.  An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data

c.  An ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs

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

n.  An ability to work in a hands-on laboratory in most of the required courses

 

Instructor Signature: _________________________                              Date: __January 16, 2004____

 

ECE 4501  - Power Systems

Spring semester 2004