Course Title: Solve problems in complex multiple path power circuits

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2009

Course Code: EEET6787C

Course Title: Solve problems in complex multiple path power circuits

School: 130T Vocational Engineering

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6085 - Advanced Diploma of Electrical - Technology

Course Contact: Marko Dumovic

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4342

Course Contact Email: marko.dumovic@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

William Lau - Senior Educator - Electrotechnology

+ 613 9925 4703

william.lau@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 60

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

UEENEEG002B Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage circuits
UEENEEG047B Provide computational solutions to power engineering problems

Course Description

This unit covers the determining correct operation of complex series-parallel power circuits and providing solutions as they apply to electrical power engineering work functions. It encompasses working safely, problem solving procedures, including electrical measuring devices, applying appropriate circuit theorems and providing solutions derive from measurements and calculations and providing justification for such solutions.

This learning unit introduces the principle of AC circuit analysis involving: Superposition Theorem, Kirchof Laws, Mesh analysis , Thevenin’s Theorem, Norton Theorem, Maximum Power Transfer, frequency response, complex impedance, transients

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	UEENEEG048B Solve problems in complex multiple path power circuits
Element:	1. Provide computational solutions to engineering problems 2. Complete work and document problem solving activities
Performance Criteria:	1.1 OHS procedures for a given work area are obtained and understood 1.2 The nature of the problems are obtained from documentation or from work supervisor to establish the scope of work to be undertaken 1.3 Power engineering problems are clearly stated in writing and/or diagrammatic form to ensure they are understood and appropriate methods used to resolve them. 1.4 Known constants and variable related to the problem are obtained from measured values or problem documentation. 1.5 Alternative methods for resolving the problem are considered and where necessary discussed with appropriate person(s). 1.6 Problems are solved using appropriate mathematical processes and within the realistic accuracy. 2.1 Justification for solutions used to solve engineering problems is documented for inclusion in work/project development records in accordance with professional standards. 2.2 Work completion is documented and an appropriate person or persons notified.

Learning Outcomes

Details of Learning Activities

Classroom tutorial activities to consolidate the theory of concepts of AC circuit analysis. Tutorials will include calculations of voltages, currents and transients using circuit theorems. Follwing topics will be covered: Kirchof Laws , Superposition Theorem, Mesh Analysis , Thevenin’s Theorem, Norton Theorem, Maximum Power Transfer, Frequency Response, Complex Impedance, Transients.

Practical activities are designed to develop skill in construction of electrical circuits and measurement of electrical quantities: voltage, current, resistance, using analog and digital multimeters, oscilloscope and other currently available measuring instruments. Focus of practical exercises is on determining correct operation of complex series-parallel power circuits and providing solutions as they apply to electrical power engineering work functions

Circuit simulation softwares are also used to verify results of calculations obtained by using of linear circuit theorems to quantify voltage, current, and power in AC linear circuits. Recommended Softwares are PSPICE and Multisim ( Electronics Workbench) .

This unit covers following Essential Knowledge & Associated Skills elements:

2.8.9.2 Electrical power circuit analysis
2.18.1 Occupational Health and Safety principles

Teaching Schedule

Week Number  and Topic Delivered                                                                                           Assessment task
1 Complex impedance
2 Kirchof Current Law
3 Kirchof Voltage Law
4 Superposition Theorem                                                                                                             Practical Exercise 1 
5 Mesh Analysis
6 Mesh Analysis                                                                                                                             Practical Exercise 2 
7 Nodal Analysis                                                                                                                            Practical Exercise 3 
8 Solving problems in complex multiple path power circuits Assignment
9 Solving problems in complex multiple path power circuits                                                        Test 1
10 Thevenin’s Theorem                                                                                                               Practical Exercise 4 
11 Norton Theorem
12 Maximum power transfer
13 Frequency response
14 Transients
15 Transients
16 Revision
17 Solving problems in complex multiple path power circuits                                                     Test 2 
18 Assessment feedback and catchup test 

 

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

Boylestad ” Introductory Circuit Analysis”

References

Other Resources

RMIT online learning resources are located on RMIT Online Learning Hub. Follow the link to log in http://www.rmit.edu.au
The Learning Hub ( Blackboard) is the central point of access to the online courses in which students are registered.
WEB Resources:
http://www.phy.mtu.edu/~weidman/ph2200/pages/simapp.html
AC, DC circuits and Capacitance Animations

http://www.electronics-tutorials.com/test-equip/meters.htm
Meter theory and measurement

Overview of Assessment

This course will be assessed through a range of practical exercises, assignments and progressive tests.

Assessment Tasks

Written Assessment 70%
Written assessment on principles of AC circuit analysis involving: Superposition Theorem, Kirchof Laws, Mesh Analysis , Thevenin’s Theorem, Norton Theorem, Maximum Power Transfer, frequency response, complex impedance and transients. Two progressive tests will be conducted on calculating voltages, currents and transient variables for complex AC circuits.

Practical Exercises 10%
Laboratory exercises involving the design and construction AC circuits, development of testing procedures to verify the performance specification, diagnosis of faults in the systems and completion of commissioning process.
Exercises are designed to determine correct operation of complex series-parallel power circuits and to provide solutions as they apply to electrical power engineering work functions.

Exercises will be assessed progressively according to individual task criteria. All practical exercises must be:
- Undertaken according to safe working practice as specified by the School.
- Perform according to specified laboratory standards and practice including calibration, measurement and accurate reading. This must includes electrical measurement taken with safe working practice, meters properly calibrated, meter settings positioned for an accurate reading and accurate readings taken for all measurements.

Assignment 20%
-Solving AC linear circuit problems using mesh and nodal analysis.
-Describing the principle and analysis of three phase power connections.
- Differential equations applications on analysis of the transient behaviour of electric circuits containing resistive and energy storage elements.
- Practical verification of calculated results using circuit simulation software

Assignment require clearly stating problems in written and diagrammatic form
and solving problems using appropriate mathematical processes and AC circuit analysis methods. Documenting justification of solutions provided has to be in accordance with professional standards.

Assessment requirements include:
- attendance and satisfactory completion of prescribed practical exercises ,
- evidence of participation in and satisfactory completion of activites.
• satisfactory completion of class work
• progressive assessments
• timely submission and standard presentation for all assessment material / documentation

Assessment Matrix

 

                                                                                                                                       Assessment Types

Competency National Code	Competency Title	Practical Exercises	Assignment	Project/ Presentation	Tests	Industrial Practice
UEENEEE048B	Solve problems in complex multiple path power circuits

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