Course Title: Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage machines
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2021
Course Code: EEET7023C
Course Title: Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage machines
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6120 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: vocengineering@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher
Marko Dumovic
Ph: + 61 3 99254712
Email: marko.dumovic@rmit.edu.au
Appointment by email
Program Manager
Dr. A R M Muniruzzaman (Munir)
Email: munir.muniruzzaman@rmit.edu.au
Appointment by email
Nominal Hours: 80
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
UEENEEE101A + UEENEEE102A + UEENEEE104A + UEENEEE105A + UEENEEE107A + UEENEEG101A + UEENEEG102A + UEENEEG106A
Course Description
This unit covers ascertaining correct operation of single and three phase machines and solving machine problems as they apply to servicing, fault finding, installation and compliance work functions. It encompasses safe working practices, machine connections circuit arrangements, issues related to machine operation, characteristics and protection and solutions to machine problems derived from calculated and measured parameters.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
UEENEEG006A Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage machines |
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1. Prepare to solve single and three phase low voltage machines problems. |
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2. Solve single and three phase low voltage machine problems. |
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3. Complete work and document problem solving activities. |
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Learning Outcomes
Refer to Elements
Details of Learning Activities
You will involve in the following learning activities to meet requirements for this competency and stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates
• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Practical laboratory tests
• Reports
• Guest speakers
• Site visit(s)
Engineers Australia Mapping Information:
This course is mapped against stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates developed by Engineers Australia as detailed below:
EA 1. Knowledge and Skill Base
EA1.1. Descriptive, formula-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the practice area.
EA 1.2. Procedural-level understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the practice area.
EA 1.3. In depth practical knowledge and skills within specialist sub-disciplines of the practice area.
EA 1.4. Discernment of engineering developments within the practice area.
EA 1.5. Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the practice area.
EA 1.6. Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the area of practice.
EA 2. Engineering Application Ability
EA 2.1. Application of established technical and practical methods to the solution of well-defined engineering problems.
EA 2.2. Application of technical and practical techniques, tools and resources to well defined engineering problems.
EA 2.3. Application of systematic synthesis and design processes to well defined engineering problems.
EA 2.4. Application of systematic project management processes.
EA 3. Professional and Personal Attributes
EA 3.1. Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
EA 3.2. Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
EA 3.3. Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
EA 3.4. Professional use and management of information.
EA 3.5. Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
EA 3.6. Effective team membership and team leadership
Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies are mapped with competency UEENEEG006A in the Assessment matrix
For detailed mapping/ information please refer to the C6120 program guide under the accreditation section, http://www.rmit.edu.au/programs/structure/c6120auscy
Teaching Schedule
The proposed teaching schedule for this competency is detailed below:
Week | Topics Delivered | Elements/Performance criteria |
1 | Introduction to course, course guide, assessment, topics breakdown, resources, OHS issues,Prepare to solve single and three phase low voltage machines problems. Farady law for generator action. Three phase power generation and transmission. | 1.1 1.2 1.3 .1.5 |
2 | AC Generators , Synchronous speed, Prepare to solve single and three phase low voltage machines problems. Paralleling Generators. Turbines. Uninterrupted power supplies. Percentage of voltage regulation. | 1.1 1.2 1.3 .1.7 |
3 | Single and three phase system, effects on the generated voltage of variations in excitation. Star and delta connection. Line and phase voltage relationship. Preparing to solve single and three phase low voltage machines problems. Paralleling Alternators | 2.1. 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 |
4 | Transformer construction.Types of lamination style and core construction used in single-phase, three phase, double wound, auto transformers and instrument transformers. Preparing to solve single and three phase low voltage machines problems. |
2.1. 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 |
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Transformer operation. Principles of mutual induction of a transformer; factors that determine the induced voltage in a transformer winding; determining the value of a transformers secondary voltage and current given one winding’s electrical details and turns ratio. Calculating power, current. Power factor correction. Practical Test: Insulation resistance and earth resistance measurement. Solving single and three phase low voltage machine problems. |
2.1. 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 |
6 | Practical exercise: Transformer percentage impedance, and fault level calculation. Instrument transformers, current transformers. | 2.1. 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 |
7 | Paralleling transformers. Practical Test. Completing work and documenting AC machines problem solving activities. Mid-Term Test | 1.1 1.2 .1. 4 2.1. 2.2 2.4 2.5 2.7 |
8 |
Single phase motors. Synchronous speed, Speed torque characteristic. Split phase induction motor Speed Torque characteristics. Solving single and three phase low voltage machine problems. |
2.1. 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 |
9 | Motor output power, Motor torque, Motor control circuits, contactors, starters. Nominal and motor starting current. Practical exercise 1 | 2.1. 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 |
10 | Practical exercise: Starting motors. Capacitor start induction motor. Solving single and three phase low voltage machine problems. | 2.1. 2.2 2.3 2.6 2.7 |
11 | Motor protection. Establishing methods to solve machine problems from measure and calculated values as they apply to single and three-phase low voltage machines. Practical exercise | 2.1. 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 |
12 | Shaded pole induction motor. Universal motor. Motor protection. | 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 |
13 | Performing basic insulation resistance, continuity and winding identification | 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 |
14 | Solve single and three phase low voltage machine problems. Motor equivalent electrical circuit | 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 |
15 | Revision on solving single and three phase low voltage machine problems. Documenting problem solving activities | 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 |
16 | Assessment on solving single and three phase low voltage machine problems, | 2.1 2.4 2.6 3.3 |
17 | Catchup assessment on solving single and three phase low voltage machine problems. Final Test | 3.1.3.2 3.3 3.4 |
18 | Feedback on assessment | 1 ,2, 3 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Students will be able to access information and learning materials through Canvas and may be provided with additional materials in class. List of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.
- Multimedia Resources, to assist student learning and assessment will be placed on Canvas
Recommended Videos and DVDs
Overview of Assessment
The assessment is conducted in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course according to the performance criteria set in the National Training Package. Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course. To successfully complete this course you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment task detailed under Assessment Tasks:
Assessment 1: Written Test
Assessment 2: Practical (Lab 1 – 4)
Assessment 3: Written Test - Final
These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
Element/Performance Criteria Covered | Written Test | Practical (Lab 1 – 4) | Written Test - Final |
1.1 | X | x | X |
1.2 | X | X | X |
1.3 | X | X | X |
1.4 | X | X | |
1.5 | X | X | |
1.6 | X | X | X |
1.7 | X | X | X |
2.1 | X | X | X |
2.2 | X | X | |
2.3 | X | X | |
2.4 | X | X | X |
2.5 | X | X | X |
2.6 | X | X | X |
2.7 | X | X | X |
3.1 | X | X | X |
3.2 | X | ||
3.3 | X | X | X |
3.4 | X | X | X |
Assessment Tasks
Assessment 1: Mid-term Test (Week 7)
Assessment 2: Practical Test
Assessment 3: Final Test (Week 17)
To be deemed competent, student must achieve satisfactory (S) results in ALL assessments.
This course is assessed as Competent or Not Yet Competent and subsequently the following course results are allocated:
CA - Competency Achieved
NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did Not Submit for Assessment.
Assessment Due Dates
All assessment tasks will have a due date provided and published in Canvas. Assessments submitted after the due date will not be accepted unless an extension has been provided or special consideration has been granted.
Assessment Resubmissions (if Unsatisfactory)
You will be allowed 1 (ONE) resubmission attempt FOR EVERY ASSESSMENT (if unsatisfactory). You will be provided with a new due date by your teacher for your resubmission attempt if a resubmission is required.
If you do not submit your assessment (First attempt) by the due date you will not be eligible for resubmission if unsatisfactory.
Assessment Matrix
Assessment vs UEENEEG006A Elements & Performance Criteria
UEENEEG006A Elements & Performance Criteria | ||||||||||||||||||
Assessment | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 |
Mid-term Test | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||
Practical Test | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||
Final Test | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Assesment vs Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies
EA1.1 | EA1.2 | EA1.3 | EA1.4 | EA1.5 | EA1.6 | EA2.1 | EA2.2 | EA2.3 | EA2.4 | EA3.1 | EA3.2 | EA3.3 | EA3.4 | EA3.5 | EA3.6 | |
Mid-Term Test | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | |||||||
Practical Test | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | |||||
Final Test | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | |||||||||
All Assessments UEENEEG006A | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
0 (Blank) | Graduate attribute is not assessed | |||||||||||||||
1 | Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one, but less than one-third, of the Element | |||||||||||||||
2 | Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one third, but less than two-thirds, of the Element | |||||||||||||||
3 | Graduate attribute is assessed in more than two-thirds of the Element |
Other Information
Private study hours are approximately 20 hours for this unit.
A license to practice in the workplace is required for work involving direct access to plant and equipment connected to installation wiring at voltages above 50 V a.c. or 120 V d.c.
Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:
- Relevant
- Current
- Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course
Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL
Study and learning Support:
Study Support (Previously named as Study and Learning Centre (SLC)) provides free learning and academic development advice to you.
Services offered by Study Support to support your numeracy and literacy skills are:
- assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice
- maths and science developmental support and advice
- English language development
Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and learning Support
Equitable Learning Services (ELS):
If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Equitable Learning Services (ELS) to seek advice and support to complete your studies.
Please refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services to find more information about services offered by Equitable Learning Services (ELS).
Late submission:
If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete and lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager.
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgment as to whether the extension has been granted.
If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days after the official due date.
Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.
Special consideration:
Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration to find more information about special consideration
Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University.
Please Refer: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism.
Other Information:
All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.
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