DE5304                    ELECTRICAL FUNDAMENTALS

Level 5                                             Credits 15                                            Version July 2010

LEARNING TIME

RECOMMENDED PRE-REQUISITE

DE4101 Engineering Fundamentals

DE4102 Engineering Mathematics 1

DE4103 Technical Literacy

RECOMMENDED CO-REQUISITE

Nil

AIM/PURPOSE

To develop a sound knowledge of electrical and electronic theory and how these are applied to mechanical engineering systems.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

On successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

1.            Demonstrate an understanding of the electrical principles commonly required by mechanical engineers relating to DC, AC, and Safety.

2.            Demonstrate an understanding of electrical and electronic components relating to Amplifiers, rectifiers, transducers, DC motors, AC motors.

3.            Demonstrate an understanding of electrical and electronic control systems.

INDICATIVE CONTENT

• DC Theory and AC theories, phase angle, power factor, reactance, impedance, single phase and three phase systems and calculations, transformers. insulation, magnetics, capacitance
• Electrical safety, transformers, RCD, double insulation, earthing, fuses, circuit breakers including MCB’s, and regulations.
• Basic electronics systems, Amplifiers, rectifiers, inverters, PWM, PLC, micros, PICs.
• Transducers, Temp, Pressure, Force, acceleration, position, velocity
• Measurement devices including, voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters, energy meters, power factor meters.
• DC motors and starters, types, characteristics, selection. AC motors and starters, types, characteristics, selection. Power factor correction, speed controllers, stepper motors and drives.
• Digital and analogue systems, standard control signals (i.e. 4-20 mA),