Course Title: Solve problems in extra-low voltage single path circuits

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2012

Course Code: EEET6775C

Course Title: Solve problems in extra-low voltage single path circuits

School: 130T Engineering (TAFE)

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6085 - Advanced Diploma of Electrical - Technology

Course Contact : Program manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email:engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Rand Gorgis
Phone: +61 3 99254378
Fax: +61 3 99254377
Email: rand.gorgis@rmit.edu.au

 

 

 



Nominal Hours: 40

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

NONE

Course Description

This unit covers providing known solutions to predictable problems in single path circuits operated at extra-low voltage as they apply to various electrotechnology work functions. It encompasses working safely, problem solving procedures, including the use of basic voltage, current and resistance measuring devices, providing known solutions to predictable circuit problems


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

UEENEEE003B Solve problems in extra-low voltage single path circuits

Element:

1. Prepare to work on extra-low voltage single path electrical circuits

Performance Criteria:

1.1 OHS procedures for a given work area are obtained and understood.
1.2 OHS risk control work preparation measures and procedures are followed.
1.3 The nature of the circuit(s) problem is obtained from documentation or from work supervisor to establish the scope of work to be undertaken.
1.4 Advice is sought from the work supervisor to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others.
1.5 Sources of materials that may be required for the work are established in accordance with established procedures.
1.6 Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out the work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety.

Element:

2. Solve problems in extra-low voltage single path electrical circuits

Performance Criteria:

2.1 OHS risk control work measures and procedures are followed.
2.2 The need to test or measure live is determined in strict accordance with OHS requirements and when necessary conducted within established safety
procedures.
2.3 Circuits are checked as being isolated where necessary in strict accordance OHS requirements and procedures.
2.4 Established methods are used to solving circuit problems from measure and calculated values as they apply to electronic circuit.
2.5 Unexpected situations are dealt with safely and with the approval of an authorised person.
2.6 Problems are solved without unnecessary damage to apparatus, circuits, the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy practices.

Element:

3. Complete work and document problem solving activities

Performance Criteria:

3.1 OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are followed.
3.2 Work site is cleaned and made safe in accordance with established procedures.
3.3 Justification for solutions used to solve circuit problems is documented.
3.4 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 to prepare, solve problems using calculations and then keep documents of solved problems by calculations.
Practical activities are used to prepare students to work safely ( with OHS awareness) on simple extra-low voltage single path electrical circuits with problem solving nature followed by related questions to these practical activities. Work completion (calculation/results/measurements) will be documented to develop skills in safe testing.
Participate in individual and team problem solving scenarios and participate in supervised workshop practice in simulated workplace environment dealing with a range of practical exercises related to:
• Preparing to connect DC series and parallel circuit
• Solve problems / find faults (testing) in extra-low voltage single path electrical circuit  and take live measurements in strict accordance with OHS requirements. Work completion will be documented.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a license to practice in the workplace where plant and equipment is directly connected to installation wiring that operates at voltage above 50 V a.c. or 120 V d.c.


Teaching Schedule


Week Number Topic Delivered Assessment Task
1

Introduction to the course

Fundamental and derived units
Prepare to identify basic units of measurement.
Prepare to identify SI derived units for force, energy/work temperature and power, conversion of units to multiple and submultiple units, transposition of a given equation for any variable in the equation, value of electrical and related mechanical quantities given in any combination of units, multiple units or submultiple units. Completed work is documented.
UEENEEE003B:1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.5, 2.6
3.1, 3.2, 3.4
UEENEEE004B:1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.5, 2.6
3.1, 3.2, 3.4

 Introduction to Lab Equipment.

OHS obligations and safe behaviour in lab;

Introduction to MultiSim software
2

Basic Electrical Concepts
Prepare to identify and use in problem solving the relationship between power, work and energy. input, output, efficiency or losses of electrical systems and machines in terms of units / multiple units of power and the effect of losses in electrical wiring and machines. Completed work is documented.
UEENEEE003B:1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.5, 2.6
3.1, 3.2, 3.4
UEENEEE004B:1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.5, 2.6
3.1, 3.3, 3.4

 Tutorial # 1
Scientific / Engineering Notation
3 Basic Electrical Concepts
Prepare to identify characteristics of solid conductors, electrolytes, insulators and semi-conductors. mechanisms of electrical conduction in solids, liquids and gases.
Prepare to identify and determine  the terms “electric charge”, "electric current”,and “electromotive force"  . Completed work is documented.
UEENEEE003B:1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1,3.3, 3.4
UEENEEE004B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1,3.3, 3.4
Tutorial # 2 Converting units using power of 10 prefixes.

Solve problems at the end of chapter 1 in the text book
4 Simple electrical  circuits
Prepare to identify symbols used to represent an electrical energy source, a load, a switch and a circuit protection device in circuit diagram.
Prepare to determine the purpose of each component in the circuit.
Effects of an open-circuit, a closed-circuit and a short-circuit to solve problems in electronic circuits. Completed work is documented.
UEENEEE003B:1.1, 1.2, 1.3,1.4,1.5, 1.6 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1,3.2, 3.3, 3.4
UEENEEE004B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3,1.4,1.5, 1.6 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1,3.2, 3.3, 3.4

Lab #1 (2%)

Meters
(Use Notes # 4 from the lecture notes)

5 Resistance
Prepare to obtain the relationship between voltage and current from measured values in a simple electrical circuit.
Solve Problems in electrical circuits by using values of voltage, current and resistance in a circuit given any two of these quantities.
Prepare to determine and deal with power dissipated in a circuit from voltage, current and resistance values.
Solve problems related to the relationship between voltage, current and resistance and the power dissipated in a circuit. Completed work is documented.
UEENEEE003B:1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1,3.3, 3.4
UEENEEE004B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1,3.3, 3.4
Tutorial # 3
Resistors colour code.
6 Effects of current 
Prepare to follow the fundamental principles (listed in AS/NZS 3000) for protection against the effects of current. 
Prepare to identify basic principles by which electric current can result in the production of heat; the production of light; the production of magnetic fields; and a chemical reaction. 
Prepare to identify typical uses of the effects of current. Completed work is documented
UEENEEE003B:1.1, 1.2, 1.3,1.4,1.5, 1.6 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1,3.2, 3.3, 3.4
UEENEEE004B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3,1.4,1.5, 1.6 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1,3.2, 3.3, 3.4		 Lab #2 (2%)

equipment provided are safe and suitable for the types of work carried out Measurement of resistance using DMM
7 Sources of electrical energy
Prepare to follow basic principles when electricity is produced from a chemical reaction (primary cells, secondary cells and fuel cells); produced from a magnetic field coupled with motion; produced from light; produced from heat; produced from force. Prepare to obtain a single emf source equivalent circuit. Completed work is documented

UEENEEE003B:1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1,3.3, 3.4
UEENEEE004B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1,3.3, 3.4

Tutorial
Solve problems at the end of chapter 2 in the text book 

Assignment  (part A)
(5%)

8 Measuring Instruments
Prepare to follow safe working procedures when working with instruments. 
Prepare to check handling and storage of instruments to ensure they are protected from damage. 
Prepare to check the selection of an instrument to measure voltage, current or resistance. Completed work is documented
UEENEEE003B:1.1, 1.2, 1.3,1.4,1.5, 1.6 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1,3.2, 3.3, 3.4
UEENEEE004B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3,1.4,1.5, 1.6 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1,3.2, 3.3, 3.4		 Lab # 3 (2%)
Measurement of current/voltage using simulation
Assessing risk from
manual handling, weight, size and shape of
the object to be lifted
9

Measuring Instruments
Prepare to undertake and check the connection of instruments into a circuit to measure voltage, current and resistance, reading analogue scales and digital readouts in measuring voltage, current and resistance. Completed work is documented
UEENEEE003B:1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1,3.3, 3.4
UEENEEE004B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1,3.3, 3.4

Closed book test
(20%)

 
10

Electrical Safety
Prepare to identify Hazards of working with electricity and electrical equipment
Completed work is documented

UEENEEE003B:1.1, 1.2, 1.3,1.4,1.5, 1.6 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1,3.2, 3.3, 3.4
UEENEEE004B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3,1.4,1.5, 1.6 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1,3.2, 3.3, 3.4

 Lab #4 (2%)
Measurement of voltage using DMM

Assignment (part A) 
is due 
11

Series circuits
Prepare to identify single-source series dc circuit. Prepare to use Ohms law to solve problems in voltage divider network .
Prepare to deal with connected cells in series
Completed work is documented

UEENEEE003B:1.1, 1.2, 1.3,1.4,1.5, 1.6 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1,3.2, 3.3, 3.4
UEENEEE004B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3,1.4,1.5, 1.6 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1,3.2, 3.3, 3.4

 Lab # 5 (2%)
Measurement of current using simulation
And DMM

Assignment (part B)
(7%)

12

Parallel circuits 
Prepare to identify a single-source parallel circuit.
Prepare to follow the correct procedures when setting up and connecting a single-source parallel circuit.
Prepare to undertake measurement of resistance, voltage and current values in a single-source multiple path dc electrical parallel circuit.
Prepare to use Kirchhoff current law in solving problems in current divider network
Completed work is documented

UEENEEE003B:1.1, 1.2, 1.3,1.4,1.5, 1.6 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1,3.2, 3.3, 3.4
UEENEEE004B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3,1.4,1.5, 1.6 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1,3.2, 3.3, 3.4

 Lab # 6 (2%)
Ohms law
13

Series/parallel circuits
Prepare to follow the correct procedures when setting up and connecting a single-source series / parallel circuit.
Prepare to undertyake easurement of resistance, voltage and current values in a single-source series /parallel circuit voltages, currents and resistances in a bridge network.
Prepare to identify and check hazards in connecting cells in series and  parallell.
Prepare to identify operating characteristics of analogue and digital meters, range, loading effect and accuracy for a given application
Completed work is documented

UEENEEE003B:1.1, 1.2, 1.3,1.4,1.5, 1.6 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1,3.2, 3.3, 3.4
UEENEEE004B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3,1.4,1.5, 1.6 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1,3.2, 3.3, 3.4


 Lab # 7 (2%)
Kirchhoff voltage law
14

Capacitance
Prepare to obtain a definition of capacitance, how a capacitor is charged.
units by which capacitance is measured.
Capacitance voltage and charge.
Behaviour of an RC series d.c. circuit

UEENEEE003B:1.1, 1.2, 1.3,1.4,1.5, 1.6 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1,3.2, 3.3, 3.4
UEENEEE004B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3,1.4,1.5, 1.6 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1,3.2, 3.3, 3.4



 Lab # 8 (2%)
Kirchhoff current law
15

Capacitors
Prepare to identify hazards and safety control, factors which determine the capacitance of a capacitor in all circuits to some extent.
Prepare to identify capacitors types and values.
Completed work is documented

UEENEEE003B:1.1, 1.2, 1.3,1.4,1.5, 1.6 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1,3.2, 3.3, 3.4
UEENEEE004B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3,1.4,1.5, 1.6 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1,3.2, 3.3, 3.4


 Lab # 9 (2%)
Series – Parallel Circuits
16

 Capacitors
Prepare to check capacitors connected in parallel and determine by calculation their equivalent capacitance.
Prepare to identify effects on the total capacitance of capacitors connected in series and parallel.
Completed work is documented
UEENEEE003B:1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1,3.3, 3.4
UEENEEE004B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1,3.3, 3.4

  
17  Capacitors
Prepare to identify common faults in capacitors.
Prepare to follow correct procedures when testing capacitors to determine serviceability
Completed work is documented
UEENEEE003B:1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1,3.3, 3.4
UEENEEE004B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1,3.3, 3.4
Assignment B is due
 
18  Revision  Closed book Exam (50%)
19    


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

Introductory Circuit Analysis
By: Robert L. Boylestad ISBN

0-13-173044-4

References


Other Resources

Tutorial and Laboratory Instruction sheets will be available online (using Online Learning Hub) and student’s shared S-drive.


Overview of Assessment

This is a progressive assessment, the students are required to undertake summative assessments as follows:
A. Laboratory journals
B. Written Reports for one Assignmet consists of parts A and B.
C. Clossed book Test and Closed book Exam.


Assessment Tasks

1.Laboratory journals (18%)
Each student will complete nine lab jurnals (practical exercises) designed to reinforce the theory topics taught during the semester.
Most lab jurnals consist of two major parts:
Part A is a prior task includes only calculations (usually pre requisite for part B) and part B include measurements and graphs.
The results obtained in part B will be reviewed, documented and compared with the calculations from section A.
These will be assessed progressively according to individual task criteria and each student is required to complete all the parts/tasks for each laboratory jurnal.
All laboratory jurnals must be undertaken according to safe working practice and performed according to specified laboratory standards and practice including calibration, measurement and accurate reading. This must include electrical measurement taken with safe working practice, meters properly calibrated, meter settings positioned for an accurate reading and accurate readings taken for all measurements.
2. Assignment  Part A (5%)  and Part B (7%)
An assignment (part A & B) has to be undertaken in a controlled environment for the specified duration in order to perform tasks autonomously.
The assignment circuits can be constructed using either hard ware or MultiSim (design / test) simulation computer package. Each student will complete all parts of the assignment individually and will be asked by the supervisor to demonstrate that the circuit is functioning according to specifications. Each student is required to submit a written report includes three major parts: calculations, circuit diagrams / measurement and results / conclusion.
3. Closed book Test (20%)
Theoretical concept covered in weeks 1 to 8 will be assessed by a written test in week 9.
4.Closed book Exam (50%) 
Theoretical concept covered in weeks 9 to 17 will be assessed by a written test in the examination week. 

This Competency is taught in conjunction with EEET6780C “UEENEEE004B Solve problems in multiple path d.c. circuits" and OHTH5464C “UEENEEE001B Apply OHS practices in the workplace".


Assessment Matrix

Competency National Code Competency Title Cluster Title Assessment Types
lab journals Assignment Project/
Presentation
Tests Industrial
practice
UEENEEE003B Solve problems in extra LV circuits
 Electrical Fundamentals & OH&S

9 lab journals (2% each) total 18%

UEENEEE003B:1.1, 1.2, 1.3,1.4,1.5, 1.6 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1,3.2, 3.3, 3.4
UEENEEE004B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3,1.4,1.5, 1.6 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1,3.2, 3.3, 3.4

 

 Part A (5%) due in week 10

Part B (7%) due in week 17

UEENEEE003B:1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1,3.3, 3.4
UEENEEE004B: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1,3.3, 3.4

 

  

Closed book test (20%) due in week 9

Closed book Exam(50%) due in exam week

Underpining knowledge is assessed in both Test and Exam

  
UEENEEE004B Solve problems in multiple path d.c. circuits
UEENEEE001B Apply OHS practices in the workplace

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