Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

College of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

Addis Ababa Science and Technology University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Course Syllabus & Delivery Plan

1. Instructor Information
Name: Mengistu Assefa
Instructor (s) Name Office: Block : 64 / Room.No: 308
and Contact Phone: +251911156510
Information Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: Friday : 8:00pm to 11:00pm
2. Course Information
Course Title Electrical Engineering Lab IV
Course Code EEEG-3132
Credit Hrs. 3 (3 hrs Lab)
Pre-requisite EEEg3131:Introduction to Electrical Machines (co-requisite)
Target Group: B.Sc in Electrical Engineering ( 3rd Year)
Academic Year: 2019-2020
Semester: 1st Semester
3. Objective of the course
1.To measure and obtain equivalent circuit of electrical machines
2. To perform no load and full load tests on transformers, induction motor and synchronous machine.
3. To be able to measure speed versus torque characteristics of induction motor
4. To show characteristics curve of dc machine and synchronous machine.
4. Course Description
This course includes the overview Magnetization curve & Hysteresis loop, Single phase transformer Test, three
phase transformer test, Characteristics of separately excited dc generator, Characteristics& Voltage Build up
process of a Shunt Generator, Starting methods of Induction motor , Testing of three Phase Induction motor,
Speed control of Induction motor and synchronous machine test
5. Learning Outcomes
1. Explain and Understand Magnetization curve & Hysteresis loop
2. Understand and carry out Single phase and three phase transformer Test
3. Know and perform different Starting methods of Induction motor
4. Understand and carry out Testing and Speed control of three Phase Induction motor
5. Understand and carry out testing of dc machine and synchronous machine
5.1 Knowledge
Upon completion of these topics, students will be able to:
5.1.1 Know about Hysteresis loop and properties of Permanent magnet,
5.1.2 Gain insight on parallel operation of Single phase transformer
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College of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
Addis Ababa Science and Technology University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

5.1.3 Know different Starting methods of Induction motor

5.1.4 Know about no load and full load tests of transformers and induction motor
5.1.5 Understand and carry out testing of dc machine and synchronous machine

5.2 Intellectual and Practical skills

5.2.1 Students can able to develop a skill of Testing Transformers
5.2.2 Students can able to develop a skill of Starting and Testing Three phase Induction machines
5.2.3 Students can able to develop a skill to control Speed of Three phase Induction machines
5.2.4 Student can able testing of dc machine and synchronous machine
5.3 Attitude and behavior
5.3.1 Develop team spirit.
5.3.2 Students should be punctual, regular and disciplined.
5.3.3 Engagement and Learning.
5.3.4 Perceived academic competence.
6 Course outline
Assignments/act
Learning
Week Chapters Topics and Subtopics ivity (tutorial Remarks
outcome
hours)
Properties of permanent
magnet
Chapter 1: Magnetic saturation curve, Demonstration,
1 Magnetization curve Hysteresis loop and iron Laboratory
& Hysteresis loop losses exercises

Chapter - 2 No-load Test (open circuit),

Single phase Short Circuit Test, Demonstration,
2,3, transformer Tests Full load Test, Laboratory
and parallel Voltage Regulation, Efficiency exercises
operation
Characteristics of separately
excited dc generator Demonstration,
Chapter-3
4,5, Characteristics& Voltage Build Laboratory
Dc machine up process of a Shunt exercises
Generator
Chapter - 4 Direct on line starting method, Demonstration,
Starting at reduced voltage Laboratory
Starting methods
method exercises
6,7,8 of Induction
Star delta starting
motor
Autotransformer starting
Lab report
Stator resistor (or reactor) Project
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College of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
Addis Ababa Science and Technology University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

starting

Demonstration,
Chapter - 4 No- Load test, Laboratory
Testing of three Block rotor test , exercises
9,10 Full load Test,
Phase Induction Assignment
Dc resistance
motor Performance
Test

Rotor resistance control, Demonstration,

Chapter - 4 Voltage control Laboratory
11,12
Speed control of Pole changing, method, exercises
Induction motor Frequency control Lab report
Chapter-5
Synchronous Open circuit test Demonstration,
Short circuit Laboratory
13,14 machine tests
exercises
Lab report

15 Final Exam week

7. Reference Books
[1] J. Laboratory manual for electrical machine one
[2] Introduction to Electrical machines” by Girma M ullisa
[3] Electrical machines” by M.kostenko,L.piotrovsky.
[4] Laboratory exercise on Electrical machine” by Assefa G/ssie (1987)
[5] Alternating cuurent machines” by M.G.say
[6] Introduction to Electrical machines” by A.R.Daniel.

8. Mode of delivery/Teaching and learning methods:

Type Weightage Due Date Behavior and criteria
Lab Report 20%  Examination will be set to address learning
Project 20% outcomes
Assignment 10%  The criteria are to get all questions answered
correctly.
 Questions will be given to group to check the
level of confidence and the criteria are to get
correct work done, where in individual
Final 50%
contribution is evaluated in teamwork.
 Further, in a group all the individual are
responsible for overall performance and equal
weightage will be given.
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College of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
Addis Ababa Science and Technology University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

9. Course policies
All students are expected to abide by the code of conduct of students throughout this course.
 Academic dishonesty, including cheating, fabrication, and plagiarism will not be
tolerated.
You are required to submit and present lab reports and projects according to the time
table indicated.

Course Policies 100% attendance is mandatory! Students should be on time for lab session. Students
are not allowed you enter if they are late more than five minutes.
Active participation in class is essential and it will have its own value in your grade
Cell phones MUST be turned off before entering the class

10. Due date:

All assignments must be turned in the class on the due date for full credit. No assignment will be accepted after
class on the due date.
11. Class room Behavior:
Anything that disturbs your instructor or your colleagues during the class period is considered as a troublesome
behavior. Examples include: Using mobiles, PDA, making offensive remarks, sleeping, working on assignments
related to other courses, etc. Troublesome behaviors are completely prohibited.
12. Approval
Name of the Officials Signature Date
Instructor: Mengistu Assefa
Dep’t Head: Mr. Wondwosen Wubu