Description

Theory
2

Theory/Practice
1

Laboratory
2

Instructors

Manuel Gonçalves

Contents

P1- SINGLE PHASE TRANSFORMERS
Working Principle
Models
Testing
No-load & under load operation
Frequency variation
Standards
 

P2- THREE PHASE TRANSFORMER
Working principle
3 monophase transformers vs 1 three-phase transformer
Winding connections
Standards
Balanced Operation
Parallel connection of three-phase transformers
 

P3- SPECIAL TRANSFORMERS
Voltage and Current Transformer
Impedance Transformer
 

P4- ASYNCHRONOUS INDUCTION MACHINE - THREE PHASE INDUCTION MOTOR
Aspects of construction and use
Working Principle
Models, tests & relevant features
Motor control: Analysis of operation under variable voltage and frequency
Starting methods
Speed regulation
Standards
Induction Generator
 

P5- SYNCHRONOUS MACHINES
General Notions
Synchronous Motor
Saliente Pole Machine
Relutance Motor
 

P6- DIRECT CURRENT MACHINES
Constructional aspects
Operation as DC Generator & DC Motor
Types of excitation
Universal Motor

Learning Outcomes

O1- General knowledge about conventional electrical machines in terms of their operating principle.
O2- General information regarding the design and project of the main electrical machines.
O3- Models and equivalent circuits used for analysis and control of the main electrical machines.
O4- Mathematical and experimental calculation of operating points for the studied electrical machines.
O5- Use, control and test, in a laboratory environment, for studied electrical machines.