Course Title: Solve problems in complex multiple path power circuits

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2010

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

+ 613 9925 4390

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
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 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

week 17

Revision
Tutorial session
Revision questions

In class activity 8 , Q & A

week 18

Assessment feedback and catch up 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 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 consultation /feedback Tests In class activity
UEENEEE048B Solve problems in complex multiple path power circuits various items

     

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