Jimma University

Jimma Institute of Technology

Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Course Title (Code): Electrical Machines (ECEg4221) Year: 4
Prerequisites: ECEg3131: Introduction to Electrical Machines Sem: I
Assessments: Quiz (10%), Ass (10%), Lab (10%), Mid (20%) & Final (50%) ECTS: 6
Course Objectives
After completion of this course, the student should able to
 Explore the basic principles of electromechanical energy conversion devices.
 Learn inrush currents, harmonics and conditions for parallel operation and design aspects of transformers.
 Explain the Operating Principle of D.C. & A.C. Machines.
 Write dynamic equations and explain control aspect of D.C machines.
 Explain salient pole synchronous machine features, reference frame transformation, d-q axis theory, power/load angle
relationship and carryout transient analysis.
 Write the principle of operation and construction of fractional horse power motors.

1. Principle of Electromechanical Energy 4. D.C Machines

Conversion:  Motor Characteristics
 Salient aspects of Conversions  Speed Regulation of DC Motor
 Energy Balance  Speed Control of DC Motor
 Determination of Magnetic Force and  DC Machines Test
Torque from Energy  Generator Types
 Generator Equation
 Forces and Torque in Systems with
Permanent Magnet  Generator Loss
 Parallel Operation
2. Transformers
 Construction of Transformer
5. Synchronous Machines
 Power Developed by Synchronous Machines
 Transformer Parameter Test
 Zero Power Factor Method
 Voltage Regulation
 Characteristics of Synchronous Machines as an
 Efficiency
Alternator
 Auto Transformer
 Motor Operation of Synchronous Machines.
 Parallel Operation of Transformer
 Three Phase Transformer References:
 Harmonics in a Three Phase Transformer
3. Induction Machines  Dr. P.C. Sen, “Principles of Electric Machine and
Power Electronics” 3rd Edition
 Parameter of the Equivalent Circuit
 Fitzgerald, C. Kingsley, &S.D. Umans, “Electric
 Torque Equation
Machinery”, 6th Edition
 Stall & Starting Torque  Stephen J. Chapman, “Electric Machinery
 Efficiency Fundamentals”, McGraw-Hill, 5th Edition
 Torque-Speed Curves  B.L Theraja & A.K Theraja, “Textbook of
 Power Balance Equation Electrical Technology” Volume II
 Torque/Speed Characteristics  J. Hindmarsh, “Electrical Machines and their
 Computation and Circle Diagrams Applications”,4th Edition
 D.P. Kothari & I.J. Nagrath, “ Electric
Machines” McGraw-Hill, 4th Edition
 Any Related Book on Electrical Machines

Instructor: Mengistu F. Office No.: B0029 Email: mengiefen@gmail.com