ECE 4501 – Syllabus – Spring 2006

(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 – 6^th Ed, 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

1/17,19                    Per Unit System, DC and AC Circuits                 Chap 1, 2.1-2.15 ,7

1/24,26                    3-Phase AC circuits, Wye and Delta Loads         Chap 7, 8

1/31,2/2                   3-Phase Power                                        Chap 8

2/7,9 Magnetic Circuits                                                Chap 2.16 – 2.31

2/14,16                    Electromagnetic Energy Conv., EXAM I            Chap 9, 10

2/21,23                    Transformers, 3-phase Transformers                   Chap 10, 11, 12

2/28,3/2                   Rotating Machines, DC Machines                        Chap 4, 5

3/7,9 DC Machines, Induction Machines                      Chap 5,13

3/14,16 SPRING BREAK

3/21,23                    3-phase Induction Machines                                 Chap 13, 14,15

3/28,30                   Special Machines, 1-phase induction, EXAM II   Chap 16,17,18

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

4/11,13                    HVDC Transmission, Alternative Energy             Chap 28

4/18,20                    Transmission Lines and Powerflow Chap 24,25

4/25,27                    Symmetrical Components, Balanced/Unbal. Faults   Edith Clarke

5/2,4                        System Protection, Relaying and Control, Plant Trip  Outside Reading

5/9                       Final Exam  - Tuesday, May 9, 6PM-8PM

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, 2006____

ECE 4501  - Power Systems

Spring semester 2006

Spring semester 2004