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MODULE DESCRIPTOR VERSION: VE2

No. Course Learning Outcomes Assessments
1 Interpret the working principles and performance
Class Test
characteristics of DC machines. (C3, PLO2)
2 Analyse the concept of AC circuits, and the working
principles and performance characteristics of AC machines. Final Exam
(C4, PLO2)
3 Investigate DC Motors and Transformers characteristics. Individual
(C4, PLO4) Assignment

No. AGMT Question vs. Taxonomy

TASK Cognitive Level Psychomotor Level Affective
NO. Level
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5
CLO3 1 50M
2 50M
POM 100%

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Objectives:

The objectives of this assignment are to investigate the followings:

1. Characteristics of DC Motors based on armature, voltage and field control.
2. Characteristics of Transformers based on open-circuit and short-circuit tests.

TASK 1

DC motors are frequently utilized in machinery and devices that necessitate some level of
controlled rotary or motion capabilities, making them fundamental in numerous electrical
engineering endeavors. The importance of these motors lies in their wide range of
applications from consumer electronics to industrial equipment. A thorough
comprehension of the mechanisms behind DC motor functionality, along with the
intricacies of motor speed regulation, is indispensable for engineers. This deep
understanding allows them to craft and refine applications, leading to enhanced efficiency
and effectiveness in motion control systems. By mastering these concepts, engineers can
ensure their designs meet the highest standards of performance and reliability.

Investigate the speed characteristics of DC Shunt Motor based on armature, voltage and
field controls using MATLAB/Simulink. The modeling blocks should consist of the
followings:
• DC Machine • Current Measurement
• DC Voltage Source • Gain
• Series RLC Branch • Display
• Bus Selector • Scope
• Voltage Measurement

Fig. 1. Speed Control setup for DC shunt motor

Select the type of DC motor of your choice, identify minimum five (5) input and output
values for each of the speed control simulation as the followings:

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• Voltage Control
• Field Control
• Armature Control
Comment on the performance of the motor and provide your inference.

TASK 2

To accurately evaluate the voltage regulation and overall efficiency of a transformer, it's
imperative to ascertain its impedance values. This process involves a meticulous analysis
that goes beyond simple measurements, incorporating both open-circuit and short-circuit
tests to gather comprehensive data on the transformer's operational characteristics.
Through these tests, engineers can obtain detailed insights into the transformer's internal
resistance and reactance, enabling them to fine-tune the system for optimal performance.
This methodical approach ensures a thorough understanding of the transformer's electrical
behavior, paving the way for enhancements in both efficiency and voltage stability.

Investigate the performance of a single-phase transformer based on the circuit parameters

obtained by the open-circuit and short-circuit tests using MATLAB/Simulink. The
modeling blocks should consist of the followings:
• Powergui • Current Measurement
• Linear transformer • Power
• AC Voltage Source • RMS
• Voltage Measurement • Display

Fig. 2. Open-circuit and Short-circuit test for single-phase transformer

Identify the input and output values of the simulation and calculate the circuit parameters
of the transformer as the followings:
• Iron losses and core parameters of the transformer
• Cu losses and winding parameters of the transformer
• Verification to the transformer properties
• Use 2 different nominal voltage input values for the above testing and compare
their results.

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Assessment Criteria (100%):

1. Outline the simulation of speed control using MATLAB/Simulink. 20%

2. Plot the measured quantities with the aid of appropriate techniques. 10%
3. Analyse the speed characteristics of DC Shunt Motor. 20%
4. Outline the simulation of open-circuit and short-circuit tests using
20%
MATLAB/Simulink.
5. Calculate the circuit parameters of the single-phase transformer. 20%
6. Analyse the characteristics of the single-phase transformer. 10%
TOTAL 100%

APPENDIX A: General Requirement of Report

Ø The report must be formatted with a font size of 12pt if Times New Roman or a font
size of 11pt if Arial and 1.5 line spacing. Please ensure the paragraphs are properly
aligned/ justified.
Ø There should be List of Tables and List of Figures after the Table of Content.
Ø The report should be in chapters and the structure should not go beyond the second
level. Instead of adding subsections at the third level you may use bullets if required.
Ø All information provided must be straight to the point, precise and all information must
be accordingly cited and well presented. Avoid plagiarism.
Ø All figures and tables must have a title and referenced i.e. indicate the source.
Ø There might be slight variations in the order and content required, please do approach
your relevant lecturer for future assistance.
Ø The report must be in binding.
Ø Please also include the following in you report
ü Page numbering at each page (Page X of Y)
ü Figure and table caption font size : Times New Roman,10 pt
ü Position of figure and table: Centre aligned.
Ø Citation and referencing should be done in accordance with the APA Referencing
Method.
Ø The report should not exceed 30 pages of main text body (excluding title page, table
of contents, list of tables and figures, list of abbreviations, list of references and
appendices, if any).

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APPENDIX B: Grading Criteria

Criteria Fail Marginal Fail Pass Credit Distinction
0-7 8-9 10 - 12 13 - 15 16 - 20
Outlined simulation Outlined simulation does Outlined simulation
Outline the simulation of Outlined simulation does not
Outlined simulation does not does not address not accurately address accurately addresses
speed control using accurately address assignment
address assignment assignment objectives; assignment objectives; assignment objectives;
MATLAB/Simulink (20%) objectives; appropriate model
objectives; no model block no model block appropriate model block appropriate model block
[CLO3-PLO4- C4] block included; average results
included; no results included. included; minimal included; good results included; excellent results
included.
results included. included. included.
Plot the measured quantities 0-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9 - 10
with the aid of appropriate
Plotted no/minimal graphs Plotted poor graphs with Plotted excellent graphs
techniques. Plotted average graphs with units Plotted good graphs with
with no units and labels no units and labels with units and labels
(10%) and labels provided. units and labels provided.
provided. provided. provided.
[CLO3-PLO4- C4]
0-7 8-9 10 - 12 13 - 15 16 - 20
Analyse the speed
Analysed with weak Analysed with excellent
characteristics of DC Shunt Analysed with poor analysis Analysed with average analysis Analysed with good analysis
analysis on the simulation analysis on the simulation
Motor. the simulation results; no on the simulation results; average on the simulation results;
results; poor theory results; excellent theory
(20%) theory discussed; no theory discussed; average good theory discussed; good
discussed; poor discussed; excellent
[CLO3-PLO4- C4] conclusion included. conclusion included. conclusion included.
conclusion included. conclusion included.
0-7 8-9 10 - 12 13 - 15 16 - 20
Outline the simulation of
Outlined simulation does Outlined simulation
open-circuit and short-circuit Outlined simulation does Outlined simulation does not
Outlined simulation does not not accurately address accurately addresses
tests not address assignment accurately address assignment
address assignment assignment objectives; assignment objectives;
using MATLAB/Simulink. objectives; no model objectives; appropriate model
objectives; no model block appropriate model block appropriate model block
(20%) block included; minimal block included; average results
included; no results included. included; good results included; excellent results
[CLO3-PLO4- C4] results included. included.
included. included.
0-7 8-9 10 - 12 13 - 15 16 - 20
Calculate the circuit
Calculated with weak Calculated with good Calculated with extensive
parameters of the single- Calculated with poor Calculated with average
calculation, able to calculation, able to identify and detailed calculation, able
phase transformer. calculation, not able to calculation, able to identify the
identify only one the assumptions made, some to identify and to explain the
(20%) identify the assumptions made assumptions made and steps are
assumption made and steps omitted but steps are assumptions made. All steps
[CLO3-PLO4- C4] and detailed steps not taken. not taken accurately.
detailed steps not taken. taken accurately. are taken accurately.
0-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9 - 10
Analyse the characteristics of Analysed with weak Analysed with excellent
Analysed with poor analysis Analysed with average analysis on Analysed with good analysis
the single-phase transformer. analysis on the simulation analysis on the simulation
the simulation results; no the simulation results; average on the simulation results;
(10%) results; poor theory results; excellent theory
theory discussed; no theory discussed; average good theory discussed; good
[CLO3-PLO4- C4] discussed; poor discussed; excellent
conclusion included. conclusion included. conclusion included.
conclusion included. conclusion included.

Total Marks: Lecturer: Ir Eur Ing Ts Dr Lau Chee Yong

100

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