COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION


Course Name
Electric Energy Conversion
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
EEE 307
Fall/Spring
2
2
3
6
Prerequisites
 EEE 201To succeed (To get a grade of at least DD)
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives The aim of this course is to introduce the principle of converting electrical energy to mechanical energy and vise versa via electromagnetic field, to study different machines and generators, their operating principle and the analysis of key characteristics and to introduce renewable energy sources principles.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Describe the principles of converting electrical energy to mechanical energy and vice versa via electromagnetic fields,
  • Define the operation principles of transformers,
  • Explain the operation of DC motor and generators,
  • Explain the operation of AC motors and generators,
  • Analyse the operation of transformers, DC machines and AC machines with equivalent circuits.
Course Description Principles of magnetic circuit concepts, transformers, DC machines and generators, synchronous machines and generators, induction machines, special purpose machines, renewable energy generation
Related Sustainable Development Goals

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
X
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Magnetic field, magnetic circuit, voltage/force induction, basic linear machine Text Book
2 Basic theory of transformer, equivalent circuits, opencircuit, shortcircuit analysis, efficiency and phasor analysis Text Book
3 Three phase transformer Text Book
4 Electromechanical energy conversion principles, Machine classification Text Book
5 AC machines, DC machines concepts Text Book
6 DC machine fundamentals, voltage/torque induction, commutation, windings, power losses and analysis, interpoles compensating windings Text Book
7 DC motor starting, DC generators Text Book
8 AC machine fundamentals, rotating magnetic field, MMF and flux distribution Text Book
9 Induced voltage/torque, power flow and losses
10 Polyphase synchronous generator, speed, equivalent circuit, phasor diagram, power and torque analysis, transients, operation of synchronous motors Text Book
11 Induction motor, equivalent circuit, power, torque, speed analysis, motor starting, induction generator Text Book
12 Single phase induction motor, single phase synchronous motor, stepper motor, brushless DC motor Text Book
13 Wind power generation systems Class Notes
14 Solar power generation systems Class Notes
15 Review
16 Final
Course Notes/Textbooks A. E. Fitzgerald, C. Kingsley, S. D. Umans, Electric Machinery, 6th edition, 2003;
Suggested Readings/Materials

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
6
20
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
2
20
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
1
25
Final Exam
1
35
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
9
65
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
35
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
32
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
Study Hours Out of Class
16
4
64
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
2
5
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
1
15
Final Exams
1
25
    Total
178

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Science and Electrical and Electronics Engineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems.

X
2

To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Electrical and Electronics Engineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.

X
3

To be able to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose.

X
4

To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in Electrical and Electronics Engineering applications; uses computer and information technologies effectively.

X
5

To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Electrical and Electronics Engineering research topics.

X
6

To be able to work efficiently in Electrical and Electronics Engineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually.

X
7

To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions.

8

To have knowledge about global and social impact of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to Electrical and Electronics Engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of Electrical and Electronics Engineering solutions.

X
9

To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications

X
10

To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development.

X
11

To be able to collect data in the area of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language. ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1)

X
12

To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently.

13

To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Electrical and Electronics Engineering.

X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest