Addis Ababa Science and Technology University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

College of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Course Syllabus & Delivery Plan

1. Instructor Information
Name: Mengistu Assefa
Instructor (s) Name Office: Block: 79 / Room. No: 002
and Contact Phone: +251911156510
Information Email: [email protected]
Consultation hour Office Hours: Monday :10:30-6:00a.m & Friday 2:30-4:00a.m
2. Course Information
Course Title Electrical Machines I
Course Code ECEg-3110
Credit Hrs. 4 (2 hrs lec,3 hrs Tutorial and 3 hrs lab)
Pre-requisite ECEg3107: Electromagnetic Fields
Target Group: B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering (3rd Year)
Academic Year: 2023
Semester: 2nd Semester
3. Objective of the course
➢ To understand basic concepts of electromagnetic circuits as they relate to vol t ages , currents, and
physical forces induced in conductors.
➢ To understand and gain insight into principles of operation & construction of transformer, induction
machines, D.C. machines, and synchronous machines.
➢ To learn and understand analytical models for transformers and electrical rotating machines.
➢ To use models to analyze power requirements, power capability, Efficiency and operating characteristics
of electrical Machine.
4. Course Description
This course includes the overview Magnetics, Transformers, Induction Machines, D.C
Machines, and Synchronous Machines
5. Course learning Outcomes
1. Explain the basic concepts of electromagnetic circuits, construction and principles of operation of rotating
and stationary electrical machines.

2. Perform testing and modeling of transformers and rotating electrical machines

3. Analyze power requirements, power capability, Efficiency and operating characteristics of electrical
Machine.

5.1 Knowledge
Upon completion of these topics, students will be able to:
5.1.1 Know about the application of electromagnetic circuits
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Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Addis Ababa Science and Technology University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

5.1.2 Gain insight on the working principles application of different types of electrical machines
5.1.3 Familiarize on equivalent circuits of Transformers and different types of rotating Electrical machines
5.1.4 Determining the Equivalent circuit model parameters of Induction Motor
5.2 Intellectual and Practical skills
5.2.1 Students can able to develop a skill of Modeling Transformers
5.2.2 Students can able to develop a skill of Modeling different types of Rotating Electrical machines
5.2.3 Students can able to develop a Equivalent Circuits of different types of Electrical machines
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/
Week Chapters Topics and Subtopics
Course learning activity
Remarks
outcome (tutorial
(CLO) hours)
1.1. Introduction to magnetics
and Field Properties CLO1
1.2. Magnetic Materials, Discussion in
Chapter 1: Saturation, Hysteresis and class, Student
1&2 Centered
Magnetics Magnetic Circuits Learning
1.3. Iron loses and Production of Approaches

EMF, Induced Force and Torque

2.1. Introduction, Construction and

CLO1,2&3
Principle of operation
Discussion in
2.2. Ideal and practical models of
class, Student
Transformers Centered
Chapter - 2
3,4,5 Transformers 2.3: Transformer Tests: Short Circuit Learning
and Open Circuit tests Approaches
Assignment
2.4: Three- phase transformers
Quiz
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College of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

3.1. Introduction, Construction and

Principle of Operation
3.2: Synchronous Speed, Slip and
Revolving Field
Discussion in
3.3: Equivalent circuit models and CLO1,2&3
class, Student
Chapter - 3 Power Loss in an Induction Motor Centered
Three Phase Learning
,
6,7,8 3.4: Thevenin‟s Theorem and
Induction Approaches
Torque-speed characteristics Assignment
Machines
3.5: Torque equation, efficiency, and Test
Determine Parameter of the
equivalent circuit
3.6: Starting and Speed Control of 3
phase IM
4.1: Introduction, Construction,
Commutation and Armature reaction Discussion in
CLO1,2&3
4.2: Characteristics of DC generators class, Student
Chapter - 4 Centered
and DC motors Learning
9,10,11 : DC Machines Approaches &
4.3: Starting and Speed Control
Assignment
of DC motors Test

5.1. Introduction, Construction and

Discussion in
Chapter - 5 Principles of operation of CLO1,2&3 class, Student
12,13,14 Synchronous Machine Centered
Learning
Synchronous 5.2: Motor operation of synchronous Approaches &
Machines machine Quize

15,16 Final Exam week

7. 7. Text books
1. G. Mullisa: Introduction to Electrical Machines
8. Reference Books
[1] J. J. Hindmarsh: Electrical Machines and their Applications,4th edition,1984
[2] Kosow: Electric Machinery and Control, Prentice-Hall
[3] Siskind: Electrical Machines, McGraw-Hill
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College of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

[4] B.L Theraja and A.K Theraja, Text book of electrical technology

9. Mode of delivery/Teaching and learning methods:

Type Weightage Due Date Behavior and criteria
Any time after 1st • Examination will be set to address learning
Quiz 5%
week outcomes and 35% before the semester exam.
Test 20% The criteria are to get all questions answered
Lab Report 5% correctly.
Assignments 10% • Questions will be given to group to check the
Project 10% level of confidence and the criteria are to get
correct work done, where in individual
contribution is evaluated in teamwork.
Final Exam 50% • Further, in a group all the individual are
responsible for overall performance and equal
weightage will be given.
10. 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.
Course Policies ▪ Students are required to submit and present the assignments provided according
to the time table indicated.
▪ 75% of class attendance is mandatory! Please try to be on time for class.
Students will not allow entering if late more than five minutes.
▪ Active participation in class is essential
▪ Cell phones MUST be turned off before entering the class.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. Approval
Name of the Officials Signature Date
Instructor: Mengistu Assefa
Dep’t Head: Fisha Abayneh