Electromagnetism and Introduction to Electrical Machines (H7130)

15 credits, Level 4

Spring teaching

On this module you’ll explore engineering applications of electromagnetism that are relevant to Electrical and Electronics Engineering, especially in the field of electromechanical energy conversion.

Topics include:

• electric fields and potential,
• current and current density
• resistance
• Magnetic Fields
• Ampere’s law
• Lorentz force
• magnetic bearings
• magnetic circuits
• electromagnets and permanent magnets
• hysteresis
• relays
• Faraday’s Law
• self and mutual induction
• transformers and their applications in efficient power transmission
• moving coil devices
• DC Machines
• stepper motors
• servomotors
• 3-phase AC systems
• rotating magnetic fields
• induction machines
• linear motors
• power in AC circuits
• real, reactive and complex power
• power factor correction
• synchronous machine principles
• efficiency of electromechanical systems
• power transmission.

Contact hours and workload

This module is approximately 150 hours of work. This breaks down into about 51 hours of contact time and about 99 hours of independent study. The University may make minor variations to the contact hours for operational reasons, including timetabling requirements.

We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2024/25. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.

We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.