Course Title: Solve problems in complex multiple path power circuits
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2011
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
Jan Jia
Teacher
Phone: +613 9925 4390
Email: jan.jia@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 |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 OHS procedures for a given work area are obtained and understood |
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 1
Course guides
OH&S issues
Complex impedance
In class exercises
In class activity 1 , Q&A
week 2
Kirchhoff Current Law
Tutorial session
Work on Assignment 1
week 3
Kirchhoff Voltage Law
Tutorial session
Work on Assignment 1
Assignment 1
week 4
Superposition Theorem
Tutorial session
Work on Lab 1
Lab 1
week 5
Mesh Analysis
Tutorial session
work on Lab 2
In class activity 2 , Q & A
week 6
Mesh Analysis
Tutorial session
Work on Lab 2
Lab 2
week 7
Nodal Analysis
Tutorial session
Work on Lab 3
Lab 3
week 8
Solving problems in complex multiple path power circuits
Tutorial session
In class activity 3 , Q & A
week 9
Solving problems in complex multiple path power circuits
Tutorial session
In class exercises
In class activity 4 , Q & A
week 10
Written Test 1-close book
2 hrs Test 1 30%
week 11
Thevenin’s Theorem
Tutorial session
Work on Lab 4
Lab 4
week 12
Norton Theorem
Tutorial session
Work on Assignment 2
Assignment 2 , part A
week 13
Maximum power transfer
Tutorial session
Work on assignment 2
Assignment 2 , part B ,
week 14
Frequency response
Tutorial session
In class exercises
In class Activity 5 , Q & A
week 15
Transients
Tutorial session
In class exercises
In class activity 6 , Q & A
week 16
Solving problems in complex multiple path power circuits Transients
Tutorial session
In class exercises
In class activity 7 , Q & A
Revision
Tutorial session
Revision questions
In class activity 8 , Q & A
Assessment feedback and catch up test
Weeks 17 and Week 18
Centralised Exam Weeks
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 60%
This assessable item is consists of two progressive tests, each carries 30% marks towards the final mark of this course
Written assessment on principles of AC circuit analysis involving: Superposition Theorem, Kirchhoff 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.
Laboratory practice 10%
This item is consists of 4 Lab exercises, each carries 2.5% marks towards the final mark of this course
Laboratory practice tasks involve:
• The design and construction of complex AC circuits
• Development of testing procedures to verify the performance specification,
• Acquisition of faults finding and diagnostic skills to solve problems in a complex AC system
• Completion of commissioning process for a complex AC System
The Laboratory practices 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.
Laboratory practices 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%
This assessment item is consists of two assignments, each carries 10% marks towards the final mark of this course
Assignment works involve:
-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 behavior 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.
Continuous regular performance in class Activities: 10%
This assessable item is consists of a series in-class activities cover various topics, it is assessed in class so make sure you attend all class sessions , for special circumstances, if cannot attend, you need to fill in a special consideration form
-Attendance and satisfactory participating in all class activities include interactive tutorial session, group discussion on topics, practice exercises, class presentation on works. completion of prescribed practical exercises ,
- Evidence of participation in and satisfactory completion of activities.
• satisfactory completion of in class works
• progressive feedback consultation
• timely submission and standard presentation for all assessment material / documentation
Assessment Summary Table:
Topic Covered Major Assessment task mark Due date
Wk 1-3 Assignment 1 10% Wk 4
Wks 1 - 10 Written Test 1 30 % Wk 9
Wk 12-16 Assignment 2 10% Wk 11
Wks 7 - 13 Written Test 2 30 % Wk 17
wk 1 to wk 11 Laboratory Practice 10% Each lab session
all In Class activities 10% Each class session
Assessment Matrix
Competency National Code |
Competency Title | Assessment Types |
Laboratory Practice | Assignment |
Interactive Iconsultation /feedback |
Tests | In class activity |
UEENEEE048B | Solve problems in complex multiple path power circuits | various items | X | X | X | X | X |
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