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  Course Description
Course Name : Electromechanical Energy Conversion

Course Code : EEE315

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 3

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. MEHMET TÜMAY

Learning Outcomes of the Course : A student who is successful in this course,
Learns electromagnetic circuits
Learns single-phase transformers
Can perform open-circuit and short-circuit tests and its calculations
Leanrs three-phase transformers
Learns DC Electrical machinery
Learns DC Generators
Can connect generators in series and parallel and analysis their characteristics
Learns Compounding Generators and its characteristics
Learns DC motors and its characteristics

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Introducing electromagnetic circuits, description of Hysteresis and eddy current , single and three-phase transformers teaching, DC generators and D.C. Description engines, Understanding of D.C. motor starter , teaching of speed control of DC machines

Course Contents : MMF waveforms of distributed windings. Polyphase windings and rotating fields. Winding factors. Harmonic voltages. Synchronous machines: Cylindrical and salient pole types. Synchronization. Induction motors. Circle diagram. Speed control of induction motors. Single-phase induction motors.

Language of Instruction : English

Work Place : Electrical and Electronics Engineering Department, Enterance Floor


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Electromagnetic energy conversion principles and equations Lecture notes and resources Classic lecture and presentation
2 Introduction to electromagnetic circuits Lecture notes and resources Classic lecture and presentation
3 The working principle of a single-phase transformers Lecture notes and resources Classic lecture and presentation
4 Single-phase transformers open-circuit and short-circuit tests Lecture notes and resources Classic lecture and presentation
5 The working principle of the three-phase transformers Lecture notes and resources Classic lecture and presentation
6 Open-circuit and short-circuit tests of three-phase transformers Lecture notes and resources Classic lecture and presentation
7 Midterm Examination I Preparation for Midterm Examination Written Examination
8 Introduction to DC Electrical machinery Lecture notes and resources Classic lecture and presentation
9 Structure of DC machines, winding factor, distance factor Lecture notes and resources Classic lecture and presentation
10 Introduction to DC Generators Lecture notes and resources Classic lecture and presentation
11 Characteristic of generators connected in series and parallel Lecture notes and resources Classic lecture and presentation
12 Midterm Examination II Preparation for Midterm Examination Written Examination
13 Characteristic of Compounding Generators Lecture notes and resources Classic lecture and presentation
14 Introduction to DC motors Lecture notes and resources Classic lecture and presentation
15 Characteristic of motors connected in series and parallel Lecture notes and resources Classic lecture and presentation
16/17 Final Examination Preparation for Final Examination Written Examination


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Electric Machinery Fundamentals, S.J. Chapman, Electrical Machines and Drives, J. Hindmarsh, Electric Machines and Electromechanics, S. Nasar, Electric Machinery, E. Fitzgerald
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 100
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 0
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Has capability in those fields of mathematics and physics that form the foundations of engineering. 3
2 Grasps the main knowledge in the basic topics of electrical and electronic engineering. 3
3 Comprehends the functional integrity of the knowledge gathered in the fields of basic engineering and electrical-electronics engineering. 4
4 Identifies problems and analyzes the identified problems based on the gathered professional knowledge. 5
5 Formulates and solves a given theoretical problem using the knowledge of basic engineering. 4
6 Has aptitude for computer and information technologies 3
7 Knows English at a level adequate to comprehend the main points of a scientific text, either general or about his profession, written in English. 4
8 Has the ability to apply the knowledge of electrical-electronic engineering to profession-specific tools and devices. 5
9 Has the ability to write a computer code towards a specific purpose using a familiar programming language. 1
10 Has the ability to work either through a purpose oriented program or in union within a group where responsibilities are shared. 3
11 Has the aptitude to identify proper sources of information, reaches them and uses them efficiently. 4
12 Becomes able to communicate with other people with a proper style and uses an appropriate language. 3
13 Internalizes the ethical values prescribed by his profession in particular and by the professional life in general. 4
14 Has consciousness about the scientific, social, historical, economical and political facts of the society, world and age lived in. 2
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 13 6 78
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 13 5 65
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 2 4
    Final Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload: 149
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.96
ECTS Credit: 6