Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering

ECED 4102 Electromechanics

Course Outline and Marking Fall 2018

Instructor: Dr. Hamed H. Aly,

Room: C325
E-mail: hamed.aly@dal.ca
Phone: (902) 494- 3994
Office Hours: R 5:55 pm - 7:55 pm
F 10:35 am – 11:35 pm or by appointment
Class Time: R 4:35 pm- 5:55 pm
F 11:35 am – 12:55 pm

Lab T W 2:35 pm - 5:25 pm

Textbook Electric Machinery and Power System Fundamentals by Stephen J.

Chapman any edition.

Suplementary books Principles of Electric Machines with Power Electronics Applications by

Mohamed E. El-Hawary

Electric Machines and Electromechanics by Syed Nasar (Schaum’s

solved problems)

Assessment
Assignments 8%

Labs 8%

Lab test 7% (TBA; last week of labs)

Quizes, participation and project 12%

Midterm 20% (Friday, October 26th in class)

Final Exam 45% (TBA)

Course Outline

This course covers the principles of electromechanical energy conversion and electric motors. A
review of magnetic field behavior leads to magnetic circuit calculations and permanent magnet
circuit behavior. Energy balance principles are used to develop force and torque relationships for
many electromechanical applications including relays, meter movements and motor operation.
Basic principles of motor operation such as rotating magnetic fields, efficiency and machine
ratings are given as a prelude to an in depth presentation of AC and DC motor behavior.
Emphasis is placed on motor control and application.

Topics that will be covered

Mechanical and Electromagnemtic Fundamentals
Electromechanical Energy Conversion Principles
DC Motors (operation and its control)
Induction Motors
Synchronous Machines and its operation

Policies and Information:

1. Assignments must be submitted to the mail box of the course in due dates.
2. Students with Disabilities are encouraged to register as quickly as possible with Student
Accessibility Services if they wish to receive academic accommodations. To do so
please phone 902-494-2836, email access@dal.ca, drop in at the new Mark A. Hill
Accessibility Centre, or visit their website at www.studentaccessibility.dal.ca. Students
are also reminded that all forms are now available on their website.