INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA

COURSE OUTLINE

Kulliyyah / Institute Engineering

Department / Centre Mechatronics Engineering

Programme B. Eng (Mechatronics) (Honours)

Name of Course / Mode Electrical Machines / Full time

Course Code MCT 2337

Name (s) of Academic
Asst. Prof. Dr Iskandar Al-Thani Mahmood
staff / Instructor(s)
Rationale for the
inclusion of the course / Required course for Mechatronics Engineering Programme
module in the programme
Semester and Year
Every semester
Offered
Status Core
Level 2

Proposed Start Date Sem 2 – 2009/2010

Batch of Student to be
Affected
Face to Face Assessments
Independent

Total
Learning
Midterm
Practical
Tutorial
Lecture

Student
Final

Learning
Total Student Learning
Time
Time (SLT)
36 6 2 3 81 128

Credit Value / Hours 3/128

Pre-requisites (if any) ECE 1311

Co-requisites (if any)

The objectives of this course are to:
1. Introduce students to basic concepts of static and dynamic
Course Objectives electric machines using circuit theory.
2. Expose students to the characteristics of electrical machines
and different modes of operation and applications.
 3. Familiarize students to three phase systems and machines.
4. Introduce students to basic elements of industrial motor
control.

Upon completion of the course students should be able to:

1. Explain fundamentals of electricity, magnetism and circuit
related to electrical machines.
2. Explain operating principles of electrical machines.
Learning Outcomes 3. Analyze performance of electrical machines.
4. Select motors, generators and transformers for various
applications.
5. Explain principles of industrial motor control.

Skills and how they are developed and assessed:

Skills Development Assessment
Technical Lectures Written Assessment
Transferable Skills:
Analytical

Teaching-Learning and
Lectures, Midterm and Quizzes
assessment strategy
Magnetism and electromagnetic forces. DC generators. DC
motors. Efficiency of electrical machines. Three-phase systems.
Ideal and practical transformers. Three-phase transformers and
Course Synopsis phase transformations. Three-phase induction motors.
Synchronous generator and synchronous motors. Single phase
motor. Stepper motor. Industrial motor control.

Mode of Delivery Lecture, Tutorial.

LO Method %
1,2,3 Quiz 20
Assessment Methods and
1,2,3,4,5 Assignments 10
Type/Course Assessement
State weightage of each 1,2,3 Mid-term Examination 30
type of assessment. 1,2,3,4,5 Final Examination 40

Mapping of course / module to the Programme Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcome of the course Programme Outcomes
01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12
Explain fundamentals of electricity, magnetism and
9
circuit related to electrical machines.
Explain operating principles of electrical machines. 9
Analyze performance of electrical machines. 9 9
Select motors, generators and transformers for
9 9
various applications.
Explain principles of industrial motor control. 9
 Content outline of the course / module and the SLT per topic
Learning
Weeks Topics Task/Reading
Hours
1 Magnetism and Mechanics: Introduction to Magnetic Fitzgerald
circuits and B-H curves, Hysteresis and Eddy current Chapter 1
losses, Faradays law of electromagnetic induction.
2 Magnetism and Mechanics: Lorentz force, Fitzgerald
Determination of Magnetic force and torque from energy Chapter 3
and co-energy.
3 DC Machinery Fundamentals: Voltage induced in Chapter 7
rotating loops, brush and commutator, Induced torque in
rotating loop, Armature reaction, interpoles, and
compensating windings.
4 DC Motors: Equivalent circuit of a DC motor, Counter Chapter 8
electromotive force, shunt, series and compound motors.
Characteristics of DC motors. Speed control, Dynamic
braking. Efficiency calculations.
5 DC Generators: Shunt and compound generators. Chapter 8
Equivalent circuit. Load characteristics.
6 Electric Transformers: Transformer action, Effect of Chapter 2
imperfect core and coupling. Primary and secondary
leakage reactance. Losses. Equivalent circuit. Voltage
regulation.
7 Electric Transformers: Auto transformer. Current Chapter 2
transformer. Three-phase transformer. Transformer
connections, Phase transformations, Current Inrush.
8 Three Phase Induction Motors: Squirrel Cage and Chapters 6
wound type rotors. Rotating field. Synchronous Speed.
Starting characteristics. Slip. Load characteristics.
Locked rotor characteristics.
9 Three Phase Induction Motors: Torque and speed. Chapters 6
Selection and application of three phase induction motor.
Equivalent circuit of induction motor. Linear induction
motor. Magnetic levitation.
10 Synchronous Generators: Non-Salient pole Chapter 4
synchronous generators, Equivalent circuit. Phasor
diagram, power relations, Salient pole generators. Power
transfer between two sources. Machine construction,
starting synchronous motors, torque, effects of changing
loads and excitation, V-curves, synchronous condensers.
11 Synchronous Motors: Machine construction, starting Chapter 5
synchronous motors, torque, effects of changing loads
and excitation, V-curves, synchronous condensers.
12 Single Phase Motor: Synchronous speed. Double- Chapter 9
Revolving-Field theory, Cross-Field theory. Torque-
speed characteristics. Resistance split-phase motor.
Capacitor-start and Capacitor-run motor, Shaded-Pole
motor. Universal motor. Hysteresis Motor. Reluctance
Motor.
 13 Stepper Motor: Construction. Torque and current Wildi
characteristics. Start-stop stepping rate. Type of steeper Chapter 19
motor. High-speed operation.
14 Industrial Motor Control: Control devices. Control Wildi
diagrams. Starting methods. Chapter 20
Required references supporting the course
The reference lists shall be presented in accordance with APA bibliographic practices and in
alphabetical order.
Chapman, S.J., (2012). Electrical Machinery Fundamentals, (5th ed.), McGraw-Hill.

Recommended references supporting the course

Charles, H.I., (2002). Electric Machines- Theory, Operations, Applications, Adjustments and
Control, (2nd ed.), Prentice Hall.

Fitzgerald A. E, Kingsley C Jr. & Umnas S. D., (2001). Electric Machinery, (6th ed.),
McGraw-Hill.

El-Hawary M. E., (2002). Principles of Electric Machines with Power Electronics

Applications, (2nd ed.), Wiley Interscience.

Wildi, T., (2006). Electrical Machines, Drives and Power Systems, (6th ed.), Prentice Hall.

Prepared by: Checked by: Approved by:

Dr Iskandar Al-Thani Dr. Asan Gani Abdul Dr. Amir Akramin Shafie
Mahmood Muthalif Dean
Assistant Professor Head of Department Kulliyyah of Engineering
Kulliyyah of Engineering Kulliyyah of Engineering
Programme Learning Outcome (PO): At the end of the programme, Students are able to:

Programme Learning Outcome (PO) MQF Domain

1. acquire and apply knowledge of mathematics, computers,
Knowledge
science, and engineering. (T)
2. have in-depth understanding and technical competency in
Knowledge
relevant engineering discipline. (T)
3. identify, formulate and provide solutions to engineering
Knowledge
problems. (T)
4. design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and
Practical Skills
interpret data. (D)
5. analyze and design a system, component, or process to achieve Problem Solving and
the required objectives. (A) Scientific Skills
Problem Solving and
6. apply design principles for sustainable development. (D) Scientific Skills
Communication, Leadership
7. communicate effectively. (S) and Team Skills
8. function effectively as an individual and in group with the
Managerial and
capacity to be a leader or manager as well as an effective team Entrepreneurial Skills
member. (S)
9. recognize the need for lifelong learning and to pursue Information Management
independent learning for professional development. (S) and Lifelong Learning Skills
10. understand the responsibility of a professional engineer in the
Social skills and
context of contemporary social, cultural, global and Responsibilities
environmental issues. (ESSE)
11. demonstrate understanding and commitment to professional Value, Attitudes and
and ethical responsibilities. (ESSE) Professionalism
12. understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and Information Management
societal context through broad-based education. (ESSE) and Lifelong Learning Skills

The program learning outcomes (PO) are grouped into 5 general areas to identify the nature of
the skills and capability involved. These groups are:
1. Technical (T) – essential capabilities related to traditional scientific and engineering
knowledge
2. Analysis (A) – creatively working with available data and engineering tools and fundamental
knowledge to correctly solve basic problem
3. Design (D) – being able to perceive the best solution for both small scale and large scale
project by involving all required basic problems
4. Ethics, Safety, Society and Environment (ESSE) - giving appropriate consideration to
matters pertaining to professionalism and ethics, safety, local and global society and the
environment
5. Work skills (S) – being and effective communicator and effective member of a team and to
appreciate the need to continuously acquired skills and abilities.