Learning objectives
This course aims at providing to non-electrical student basic knowledge of electric circuits, electromechanical systems and of their applications, in order to enhance the core technical background of a future engineer.
Prerequisites
Mathematics, Calculus.
Course unit content
Basic of electric linear circuit theory. <br />Analysis of DC electric circuits <br />¿ From Maxwell field theory to lumped parameters circuits. Fields, charge and current.<br />¿ Kirchhoff¿s current and voltage laws.<br />¿ Parallel and series connections for linear circuits. Wye-Delta transformation.<br />¿ Node and loop analysis. <br />¿ Network theorems. Thevenin¿s and Norton¿s theorem. Maximum power transfer theorem.<br /> Transient analysis of electric circuits<br />¿ Inductors, Capacitors and duality.<br />¿ First order RL and RC circuits. <br /> Analysis of AC electric circuits<br />¿ Phasor representatives of sinusoidal signals.<br />¿ Steady-state circuit analysis using phasors.<br />¿ Sinusoidal steady-state power calculations.<br />¿ Analysis of Three-Phase circuits.<br />¿ Economical aspects of transmitting electric power.<br />¿ Magnetically coupled circuits and transformers.<br />¿ Frequency Response of linear circuits. Bode Plots.<br />¿ Induction motors- Transmission lines..Fault, protection.Brief introduction to safety of electrical systems.<br />
Full programme
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Bibliography
¿ M. Guarnieri , A. Stella : ¿ Principi ed applicazioni di elettrotecnica¿., Edizioni Progetto Padova, 2001<br />¿ G.Fabricatore:¿Elettrotecinica ed applicazioni¿, Edizioni Liguori 1994.
Teaching methods
A written text or a written report on specific theme.Solutions of electric circuits in several operating conditions.
Assessment methods and criteria
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Other information
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