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Syllabus
Academic Year 2024-2025

1. General information
Course title Electrical Machines
Degree cycle (level)/ B6B07102 - Bachelor of engineering and technology in Electronic
major Engineering
Year, semester 2, 6
Number of credits 5
Language of English
delivery:
Prerequisites Physics, Circuit Theory, Analog Electronics, Power Electronics
Postrequisites Electrical Machines, Design of printed circuit boards
Lecturer(s) Bayandy Sarsembayev,
PhD in Electrical Engineering and Electronics, Research Associate Professor,
[email protected] , DIS&SC, Astana IT University,
Expo, C1 block.
2. Goals, objectives and learning outcomes of the course
1. Course "Electrical Machines" is а 10-week course, where the main focus is an
description understanding of electrical machines and drives principles and applications
for further studies in electronic engineering or related fields. Students will be
introduced to electric drive systems, mechanical system requirements for
electric drives, principles of electromechanical energy conversion, DC and
AC motor drives and their feedback control system, etc. They will gain an
understanding of the design of switch-mode power electronic converter in
electric drives, feedback controllers for motor drives, space vectors
modulation, etc.
2. Course goal(s) The goal of this power electronics course is to equip students with a
comprehensive understanding of the theoretical foundations and practical
applications related to electric machines and drives. Through an in-depth
examination of concepts presented in the course textbook, students will engage
in exercises that include calculating mechanical and electrical parameters of
electric machines and their drives analytically and in simulation in
Matlab/Simulink and/or Multisim, experimenting with Arduino based motor
setups. This approach ensures a seamless integration of theoretical knowledge
with practical skills. The course aims to significantly enhance students'
understanding of electric machine and drive applications and their rapid control
prototyping.
3. Course Students will be able to:
objectives: - Understanding Electromechanical Energy Conversion: Learn the
fundamental principles of electromechanical energy conversion processes in
electric machines.
Types of Electric Machines: Identify and understand the working principles
of various types of electric machines, including DC machines, induction
motors, and synchronous machines.
Magnetic Circuits and Materials: Gain an in-depth understanding of
magnetic circuits and their role in electric machines, including the selection
and properties of magnetic materials.
Steady-State and Dynamic Analysis: Analyze the steady-state and dynamic
behavior of electric machines under different operating conditions and loads.
Power Electronics in Drives: Understand the role of power electronic
converters and drives in controlling the speed and torque of electric
machines.
Mathematical Modeling of Machines: Develop the ability to create and
interpret mathematical models for various electric machines to predict their
performance.
Efficiency and Losses in Machines: Learn how to evaluate the efficiency of
electric machines, understand the causes of losses, and methods to minimize
them.
Control of Electric Drives: Explore the control methods used in modern
electric drives, including vector control and direct torque control for high-
performance applications.
Applications in Industry: Understand the application of electric machines
and drives in industrial processes, transportation, renewable energy systems,
and robotics.
Simulation and Design Tools: Gain hands-on experience using simulation
tools for the design, analysis, and control of electric machines and drive
systems.
4. Skills & - Sound knowledge in power electronics hardware engineering;
competences - Knowledge of complexity theory basics of power electronics.
5. Course learning By the end of this course students will be able to demonstrate:
outcomes: Understand Electromechanical Energy Conversion:
Students will be able to explain the principles of electromechanical energy
conversion and apply them to the analysis of electric machines.
Classify and Analyze Electric Machines:
Students will be able to classify different types of electric machines (DC,
induction, and synchronous machines) and describe their operating
principles and characteristics.
Apply Knowledge of Magnetic Circuits:
Students will demonstrate the ability to apply concepts of magnetic circuits
and materials to analyze and design electric machines.
Analyze Steady-State and Dynamic Performance:
Students will be able to analyze the steady-state and dynamic performance of
electric machines under various load and operating conditions using
appropriate analytical techniques.
Understand Power Electronics in Machine Control:
Students will be able to describe the role of power electronics in electric
drives and use them to control machine speed and torque.
Model and Simulate Electric Machines:
Students will be able to develop mathematical models of electric machines
and simulate their performance using computer-aided tools.
Evaluate Machine Efficiency and Losses:
Students will be able to calculate machine efficiency, identify different types
of losses, and propose solutions to improve machine efficiency.
Implement Control Strategies for Drives:
Students will be able to implement control strategies such as vector control
and direct torque control to optimize the performance of electric drives.
Apply Electric Machines in Real-World Applications:
Students will demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge of electric
machines and drives to solve problems in industrial, transportation, and
renewable energy sectors.
Use Simulation Tools for Design:
Students will be able to use industry-standard simulation software to design,
analyze, and optimize the performance of electric machines and drives.
6. Methods of - Written exam;
assessment - Theoretical and practical assessments.
- Homework Assignments
- Demonstration of final project assignments
7. Reading list 1. Lecture slides (available on moodle.astanait.edu.kz);
2. Mohan, N. (2012). Electric machines and drives. Wiley.;
8. Resources Online journals, scientific articles, research papers, books, and internet
resources.
9. Course policy Course and university policies include:

The discipline is implemented taking into account the individual

characteristics and needs of students with disabilities and special
educational needs, ensuring accessibility of the educational process,
equal learning conditions and a comfortable educational environment.

Attendance: Students are expected to attend all scheduled class sessions

with all required reading and supplementary materials. Readings are to be
completed prior to class.

The student won’t obtain additional points for course attendance, but the
attendance is important to pass the course. In case the student is not able to
attend the classes for some reasons, he/she must inform the dean’s office in
advance and the student itself is responsible for learning all materials, which
were given during unattended lessons.

In case if the student did not attend more than 30% (in online) of the
classes without any reasonable excuses, the teacher has a right to mark him
as “not graded”, and the student wouldn’t be admitted to the exam. In other
words, students must participate in at least 70% of all class time, otherwise
he/she fails the course.

Preparation for Class: Class participation is a very important part of the

learning process in this course. Although not explicitly grade, students will
be evaluated on the QUALITY of their contributions and insights. Quality
comments possess one or more of the following properties:
- Offers a different and unique, but relevant, perspective;
- Contributes to moving the discussion and analysis forward;
- Builds on other comments.

Class work: The duration of each lecture and practical lesson is 50 minutes.
Students are expected to complete all readings and assignments ahead of
time, attend class regularly and participate in class discussions. In case of
systemic student’s misconduct, the student would be dispensed from the
classes.

Being late on class: When students come to class late, it can disrupt the flow
of a lecture or discussion, distract other students, impede learning, and
generally erode class morale. Moreover, if left unchecked, lateness can
become chronic and spread throughout the class. By the policy of this course,
students who come late to class for more than 5 minutes are not allowed to
get into class and consequently, they will be marked as “absent” for the
specific hour.

Homework / Assignments: Students are assigned to solve chapter problems

from the course textbook. The assignments are designed to acquaint students
with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for the course.
The textbook readings will be supplemented with materials collected from
recent professional articles and journals. In the case of using someone’s work
(papers, articles, and publications), all works must be properly cited. Failure
to cite work will result in cheating from the students and may be the subject
of additional disciplinary measures.

Late assignments: Most assignments will be discussed in class on the due

date, therefore late assignments will not receive credit. It is expected that all
work will be submitted on time. Failure to pass assignments in on time will
result in 0% for the assignment. In other words, no late submissions are
allowed. All grades are based using a percentage grading scale.

In the event of some extraordinary event, students should notify the teacher
and request an extension of the deadline. If approved, a new date will be
given to the student depending upon the circumstances.

Final exam: The final exam for the course “Power Electronics” is a practical
examination.

Cheating and plagiarism are defined in the Academic conduct policies of

the university and include:
1. Submitting work that is not your own papers, assignments, or exams;
2. Copying ideas, words, or graphics from a published or unpublished
source without appropriate citation;
3. Submitting or using falsified data;
4. Submitting the same work for credit in two courses without prior consent
of both instructors.
 Any student who is found cheating or plagiarizing on any work for this
course will receive 0 (zero) for that work and further actions will also be
taken regarding the academic conduct policies of the university.

Academic Conduct Policies of the university: The full texts of all the
academic conduct codes will be posted to the students using the learning
management system (moodle.astanait.edu.kz).

Contacting the Instructor (Teacher): The easiest and most reliable way to
get in touch with the teacher is by email. Students must feel free to send
emails if they have a question related to the course. The teacher will respond
as soon as he can but not always instantaneously. Besides that, students are
also welcome to arrange one-to-one meetings with the teacher during office
hours to discuss the class.

3. Course Content

# Abbreviation Meaning
1 TSIS Teacher-supervised independent work
2 SIS Students’ independent work
3 IP Individual project
4 PA Practical assignment
5 LW Laboratory work
6 MCQ Multiple choice quiz

3.1 Lecture, practical/seminar/laboratory session plans

Lect Lab Practice TSIS SIS

Wee ures sessi sessions Hom
Course
k Topic ons ewor
No k
1 Introduction to Electric Drives. 3 2 0 1 9
Understanding Mechanical System
Requirements.
Practical Classes #1- Solving relevant
problems
2 Mechanical System Modeling and 3 2 0 1 9
Coupling. Review-Phasors-P-Q-
PF.Review-Three-Phase
Practical Classes #2- Solving relevant
problems
3 Basics of PPU. Converters for DC and 3 2 0 1 9
AC Motors. Magnetic Circuits Basics
Practical Classes #3- Solving relevant
 problems
4 Transformers. Basic Principle - EM 3 2 0 1 9
Conversion
Practical Classes #4- Solving relevant
problems
5 DC Motor Basics. DC Motor Operating 3 2 0 1 9
Modes
Mid-term Exam
6 Design of Feedback Controllers – 3 2 0 1 9
Fundamentals. Feedback Controller
Design. Practical Classes #5- Solving
relevant problems

7 Intro to AC Machines. Space Vectors 3 2 0 1 9

based Analysis. PMAC. LCI.
Practical Classes #6- Solving relevant
problems
8 Induction Machine: Introduction, principle, 3 2 0 1 9
equivalent circuit.
Practical Classes #7- Solving relevant
problems
9 Induction Machine Line-Frequency 3 2 0 1 9
Operation.
Practical Classes #8- Solving relevant
problems
10 Induction Machine Speed Control. 3 2 0 1 9
Induction Machine Start-up.
End-term Exam
Total hours: 150 30 20 0 10 90
 3.2 List of Assignments for Student Independent Study

Every week students will be assigned to read, simulate, and solve chapter problems from the
Course book (Ned Mohan – Electric Machines and Drives (First Course)) as homework. Overall,
there will be 4 Assignments in the trimester. As the final project (FP), students will model, simulate
electric machines, and control their drives (DC motor, IM, PMAC, Stepper motor, switched
reluctance motor) based on MATLAB/Simulink while presenting their functionalities.
Assignments/ Homeworks in the trimester
№ Recommend
ed literature
Assignments (topics) for Form of
Hours and other
independent study submission
sources
(links)
1 Assignment 1. 22.5 Problems Report 1
Problems from Chapter 2 and 3 from Course
Book
2 Assignments 2. Problems from 22.5 Problems Report 5
Chapter 4 and 5 from Course
Book
Midterm written exam
3 Assignment 3. 22.5 Problems Report 1
Problems from Chapter 6 and 7 from Course
Book
4 Assignments 4. Problems from 22.5 Problems Report 5
Chapter 8 and 9 from Course
Book
Endterm written exam
Total 90

Possible final project topics

# Topics Reference
1 Modelling, simulation, and control of DC motor Course book,
drive research articles
2 Modelling, simulation, and control of permanent Course book,
magnet AC motor drive research articles
3 Modelling, simulation, and control of LCI- Course book,
synchronous motor drive research articles
4 Modelling, simulation, and control of synchronous Course book,
generator research articles
5 Modelling, simulation, and control of induction Course book,
motor drive research articles
6 Modelling, simulation, and control of induction Course book,
 generator drivee research articles
7 Modelling, simulation, and control of stepper Course book,
motor drive research articles
8 Modelling, simulation, and control of switched Course book,
reluctance motor drive research articles
9 Energy efficiency of measures of the motor drives Course book,
modelling, simulation research articles
10 Arduino based PI speed/position control of stepper Course book,
motor demonstration research articles
11 Arduino based PI speed/position control of BLDC Course book,
motor demonstration research articles
12 Arduino based PI speed/position control of DC Course book,
motor demonstration research articles

4. Student performance evaluation system for the course

Every week students will take practical assignments. Midterm/Endterm exams will be on written
exam format. Final exam will be based on final project performance, which will be presented in
the practical classes as a simulation or/and experimental setup demonstration. The best project will
be recommended for participation on the AITU project competition and/or the IEEE scientific
conference. Practical assignments will be solved analytically and simulated on Matlab/Simulink
/Multisim software (https://www.mathworks.com/products/simulink/getting-started.html ).

Midterm control (MC) 1

Type of assignment Weeks Maximum Grade
Assignment 1 1-5 25%
Assignment 2 1-5 25%
Midterm as a written exam 5 50%
Sub Total of MC 1 100%
Midterm Control (MC) 2
Assignment 3 6-10 25%
Assignment 4 6-10 25%
Endterm as a written exam 10 50%
Sub Total of MC 2 100%
Final Exam as a final project 11 100%
demonstration (FP)
Final Grade=MC1*0.3+MC2*0.3+FE*0.4

Achievement level as per course curriculum shall be assessed according to the evaluation
chart adopted by the academic credit system.

Letter Numerical Grade according to the

Percentage
Grade equivalent traditional system
А 4,0 95-100 Excellent
 А- 3,67 90-94
В+ 3,33 85-89
В 3,0 80-84
Good
В- 2,67 75-79
С+ 2,33 70-74
С 2,0 65-69
С- 1,67 60-64
D+ 1,33 55-59 Satisfactory
D 1,0 50-54
FX 0 25-49
Fail
F 0 0-24

Based on the specific grade for each assignment, and the final grade, following criteria must be satisfied:

Grade Criteria to be satisfied

90-100 - Excellent knowledge of Electronics principles and applications
- Excellent performance in practical assignments
- Upload a report on a correctly completed practical task into MOODLE and
answer only 90% of theoretical questions (excluding lateness)
- Attendance must be above 70%
85-89 - Good knowledge of Electronics principles and applications
- Good performance in practical assignments
- Upload a report on a correctly completed practical task into MOODLE and
answer only 80% of theoretical questions (excluding lateness)
- Attendance must be above 70%
70-79 - Basic knowledge of Electronics principles and applications
- Basic performance in practical assignments
- Upload a report on a correctly completed practical task into MOODLE and
answer only 70% of theoretical questions (excluding lateness)
- Attendance must be above 70%
60-69 - Satisfied knowledge of Electronics principles and applications
- Satisfied performance in practical assignments
- Upload a report on a correctly completed practical task into MOODLE and
answer only 50% of theoretical questions (excluding lateness)
- Attendance must be above 70%
50-59 - Upload a report on a correctly completed practical task into MOODLE and
answer only 30% of theoretical questions (excluding lateness)
- Attendance must be above 70%
25-49 - Achieving almost all intended learning outcomes is not enough.
0 - 24 - There is no significant material to be assessed.

Methodological Guidelines

Assessment is administered continuously throughout the course. The students are rated
against their performance in continuous rating administered throughout the semester (60%) and
summative rating done during the examination session (40%), total 100%. Continuous rating is
students’ on-going performance in class and independent work. Class work is assessed for solving
in-class exercises.
 - TSIS (Teacher Supervised Student Independent Study) -comprises presentation to be
done by students independently and checked by instructor.
- Mid-term and End-term is a review of the topics covered and assessment of each
student's knowledge. The form of the midterm and end term exams is complex.
- Final assessment for the course “Electronics” includes written examination. At the
completion of the exam, all works must be submitted in the Learning Management System
(moodle.astanait.edu.kz). No late submissions are allowed in the exam.

5. Lecturer (lecturers) approvals

Full name Job title Date Signature

Bayandy Associate Professor 12.03.2025
Sarsembayev