ENGR2702 Electrical Circuits and Machines

This topic covers:

1. Techniques of AC circuit analysis including sinusoidal steady state current, voltage and power calculations applicable on singe and 3-phase AC circuitry
2. Fundamental principles of electromechanical energy conversion including transformer's theory and testing
3. General overview on structural/functional concepts of DC, synchronous and induction electrical machines including step-motoring

Electrical circuits and machines are fundamental building blocks of the electrical/electronic related Bachelor of Engineering degrees at Flinders. This topic aims to:

• Teach electrical circuits and machines from both a theoretical and practical application's prospective
• Teach students how to efficiently report findings performed in a practical environment and analyse/syntheses theory with practice
• Develop critical thinking through evaluation of given tasks
• The models, techniques and knowledge learnt will form the intellectual framework for future topics. This topic is an important foundation for learning how to design, operate and maintain electrical/electronic systems

1. Understand AC circuits and machines
2. Analyse AC circuits
3. Apply AC circuit electromechanical conversion theory in the laboratory
4. Write an engineering laboratory report
5. Execute a range of skills in laboratory logbook maintenance
6. Develop independent critical thinking and ability to fluently and efficiently communicate engineering ideas and concepts to others (both in oral and written form)