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MALAYSIA
POLYTECHNICS
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

MODULE E 2063
ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY 2

NAWI BIN BERAHIM (PDT)

MOHD HANAPI BIN JUSOH (PDT)

C 3363
MECHANICAL SERVICES 2
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E2063 ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY 2

Name : Nawi bin Berahim

Address : Jabatan Kejuruteraan Mekanikal
Politeknik Dungun Terengganu
Km 8, Jalan Paka
23000 Dungun
Terengganu
Telephone No. : 09-8458820 ext.2047
e-mail : nawiib2000@yahoo.com
Qualifications : Bacelor of Engineering (Electronic/Computer)
Diploma in Education
Position : Polytechnic Lecturer

Name : Mohd Hanapi bin Jusoh

Address : Jabatan Kejuruteraan Mekanikal
Politeknik Dungun Terengganu
Km 8, Jalan Paka
23000 Dungun
Terengganu
Telephone No. : 09-8458820 ext.2050
e-mail : joevampS@hotmail.com
Qualifications : Diploma in Mechanical Eng.(Metallurgy)
with Education
Position : Polytechnic Lecturer

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CURRICULUM GRID

The curriculum grid of this module is based on the curriculum used by Malaysian
polytechnics.

No. TOPIC UNIT Total

Hours

1 Basic Principles 1 4 Hours

of (4 H)
Electromagnetism

2 Introduction to 2 3 5 Hours
Direct Current (2 H) (3 H)
Generator

3 Introduction to 4 5 9 Hours
Direct Current (4 H) (5 H)
Motor

4 Alternating 6 7 7 Hours
Current Electric (3 H) (4 H)
Machine

5 Transformer 8 5 Hours
(5 H)

UNIT 1 ELECTROMAGNETISM
1.0 Current-carrying conductor and magnetism
1.1 Magnetic field strength
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1.2 Magnetic Quantity Characteristics and Their Relevant Formulae

1.3 Electromagnetic Induction

UNIT 2 INTRODUCTION TO DC GENERATOR (Part 1)

2.0 Types of D.C Generator
2.1 Principles of operation of D.C generator

UNIT 3 INTRODUCTION TO DC GENERATOR (Part 2)

3.1 Schematic circuit of D.C generator
3.2 Electromotive Force generation
3.3 Efficiency and Power Losses

UNIT 4 INTRODUCTION TO DC MOTOR (Part 1)

4.0 Principles of operation of D.C motor
4.1 Types of D.C Motor and their characteristics

UNIT 5 INTRODUCTION TO DC MOTOR (Part 2)

5.1 Back Electromotive Force
5.2 Factors that influence speed control of D.C motors
5.3 Reverse direction methods
5.4 Efficiency and Power Losses

UNIT 6 AC ELECTRIC MACHINES (Part 1)

6.0 Principles of operation of A.C. generator (alternator)
6.1 The differences between Alternator and DC Generator

UNIT 7 AC ELECTRIC MACHINES (Part 2)

7.1 Introduction
7.2 Three phase motor components
7.3 The Differences between AC Motor and DC Motor
7.4 Types of AC Motor
7.5 Rotating Magnetic Field
7.6 Types of Starting Induction Motor
7.7 Reverse Direction of Motor Rotation

UNIT 8 TRANSFORMER
8.0 Introduction
8.1 Principles of operation of transformer
8.2 Types and uses of transformers
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8.3 E.m.f. equation of a transformer

8.4 Transformer losses and Efficiency
8.5 Principles of operation of Auto transformer

MODULE GUIDELINES

To achieve maximum benefits in using this module, students must follow the
instructions carefully and complete all the activities.
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1. This module is divided into 5 units.

2. Each page is numbered according to the subject code, unit and page number.

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Subject Unit 1 Page Number 5

3. The general and specific objectives are given at the beginning of each unit.
4. The activities in each unit are arranged in a sequential order and the following
symbols are given:

OBJECTIVES
The general and specific objectives for each learning topic are stated
in this section.

INPUT
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ACTIVITIES
The activities in this section test your understanding of the subject
matter. You have to complete this section by following the instructions
carefully.

FEEDBACK
Answers to the questions in the activity section are given here

SELF-ASSESSMENT
Self-assessment evaluates your understanding of each unit.
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FEEDBACK ON SELF-ASSESSMENT
This section contains answers to the activities in the self-assessment.
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5. You have to follow the units in sequence.

6. You may proceed to the next unit after successfully completing the unit and
you are confident of your achievement.

GENERAL AIMS

This module is prepared for students in the second semester who are following the
Certificate/Diploma programmes in Malaysian Polytechnics. It aims to expose
students to the Electrical Technology concept in each unit and to lead them towards
self-directed learning or with guidance from their lecturers.
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PREREQUISITE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

No prerequisite skills and knowledge

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

At the end of this module, students should be able to:

1. state the law of magnetic attraction and repulsion for two current-carrying
conductors in close proximity
2. define magnetic flux, , and magnetic flux density, B
3. define magnetomotive force, Fm, and magnetic field strength, H, and state their
units
4. perfom simple calculations involving Fm = NI and H = NI/l
5. understand that magnetic fields are produced by electric currents
6. apply the screw rule and grip rule to determine magnetic field direction
7. recognize practical application of an electromagnet, i.e. electric bell, relay and
telephone receiver.
8. appreciate factors upon which the force F on a current-carrying conductor depends
9. perform calculation using F = BIl and F= BIl sin
10. describe types of DC generators and their characteristics
11. calculate generated emf for a generator using E = V+IaRa
12. state typical applications of DC generators
13. list DC machines loses and calculate efficiency
14. calculate back emf for a DC motor using E = V – IaRa
15. describe types of DC motor and their characteristics
16. state typical applications of DC motors
17. describe a DC motor starter
18. describe methods of speed control of DC motors
19. list types of enclosure for DC motors
20. describe the principles of operation of an A.C Generator
21. state the differences between DC motor and AC motor
22. describe the principles of operation of an A.C motor
23. state the synchronous speed, rotor speed and slip
24. state and describe methods of starting induction motors
25. describe how to reverse the direction of motor rotation.
26. understand the principles of operation of a transformer
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V1 N I
27. use  1  2 in calculations on transformers
V2 N 2 I1
28. describe transformer construction
29. describe losses in transformer and calculate efficiency
30. describe an auto transformer, its advantages/disadvantages and uses

TEACHING AIDS AND RESOURCES NEEDED

1. Calculator

REFERENCES

1. Christopher R Robertson – 2nd edition 2001. Fundamental Electrical &

Electronic Principles: Newnes

2. John Bird – 2nd edition 2001. Electrical Circuit Theory and Technology:
Newnes

3. D.F Warne (2000). Electrical Engineers Handbook: Newnes

4. Abd. Samad Hanif – Cetakan Pertama 2000. Prinsip Kejurteraaan Elektrik dan
Elektronik : Dewan Bahasa Dan Pustaka

5. John Bird Reprint 2001– Electrical And Electrical Principles And Technology:
Newnes

6. Mohd Isa bin Idris Cetakan Pertama 2000. Pengajian Kejuruteraaan Elektrik dan
Elektronik : Dewan Bahasa Dan Pustaka

7. Stephen C. Harsany – © 2000. Introduction to Electronics : DC/AC Circuits :

Prentice Hall

8. Thomas E. Kissel – Third Edition. Industrial Electronics Application for

Programmable Controllers, Instrumentation and Process Control, and Electrical
Machines and Motor Controls : Prentice Hall

9. Allan R. Hambley – Second Edition. Electrical Engineering Principles and

Applications : Prentice Hall
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10. Abdul Latiff Md. Ahood - 1994. Mesin Elektrik : Penerbit USM

11. V.K. Mehta – First Edition 1996. Principles of Electrical Engineering and
Electronics : Crescent

12. Donald G. Fink, H. Wayne Beaty – Fourteenth Edition. Standard Handbook For
Electrical Engineers :McGraw-Hill International Edition

13. Edward Hughes – Eight Edition. Electrical Electronic Technology :

Prentice Hall

14. http://www.tpub.com