Learning objectives
This course aims at providing to non-electrical student basic knowledge of electric circuits, electromechanical systems and of their applications, in order to enhance the core technical background of a future engineer.
Prerequisites
Mathematics, Calculus.
Course unit content
Basic of electric linear circuit theory. <br />Analysis of DC electric circuits <br />• From Maxwell field theory to lumped parameters circuits. Fields, charge and current.<br />• Kirchhoff’s current and voltage laws.<br />• Parallel and series connections for linear circuits. Wye-Delta transformation.<br />• Node and loop analysis. <br />• Network theorems. Thevenin’s and Norton’s theorem. Maximum power transfer theorem.<br /> Transient analysis of electric circuits<br />• Inductors, Capacitors and duality.<br />• First order RL and RC circuits. <br /> Analysis of AC electric circuits<br />• Phasor representatives of sinusoidal signals.<br />• Steady-state circuit analysis using phasors.<br />• Sinusoidal steady-state power calculations.<br />• Analysis of Three-Phase circuits.<br />• Economical aspects of transmitting electric power.<br />• Magnetically coupled circuits and transformers.<br />• Frequency Response of linear circuits. Bode Plots.<br />• Induction motors- Transmission lines..Fault, protection.Brief introduction to safety of electrical systems.<br />
Full programme
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Bibliography
• M. Guarnieri , A. Stella : “ Principi ed applicazioni di elettrotecnica”., Edizioni Progetto Padova, 2001<br />• G.Fabricatore:”Elettrotecinica ed applicazioni”, Edizioni Liguori 1994.
Teaching methods
A written text or a written report on specific theme.Solutions of electric circuits in several operating conditions.
Assessment methods and criteria
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Other information
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