Engineering and design
Electromechanics
Module code: H7133
Level 5
15 credits in spring semester
Teaching method: Lecture, Laboratory, Practical, Workshop
Assessment modes: Coursework, Computer based exam
On this module you’ll explore applications of electromagnetism to mechanical engineering, automotive engineering and robotics.
The topics include:
- electrical potential
- current and current density
- resistance
- electric and 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
- electrical and piezo-electrical actuators
- efficiency of electromechanical systems
- and power transmission.
Module learning outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of underlying principles of electromagnetic field theory as applied to electrical and electromechanical systems, electro-mechanical energy conversion and electrical energy generation and transmission.
- Apply electromagnetic field theory to analyse and predict the behaviour and efficiency of electrical and electromechanical systems, electro-mechanical energy conversion systems and electrical energy generation and transmission systems.
- Possess practical engineering skills acquired through work carried out in laboratory, in individual and group project work and in the use of computer software in analysis of electromagnetic and electromechanical systems.
- Have developed transferable skills that will be of value in a wide range of situations. These include problem solving, communication, and working with others, as well as the effective use of general IT facilities and information retrieval skills.