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Catalog Data:
Ferromagnetism and transformers. Energy conversion in singly and multiply excited systems. Concepts in rotating machinery analysis. Direct energy conversion. Prerequisite: EE330.
Textbook:
Electromechanical Dynamics --- Part I, Woodson and Melcher
Coordinator:
T. C. Cheng, professor of electrical engineering
Topics:
1. Magnetic Field System; Electric Field System; and Lumped electromechanical elements.
2. Generalized inductance concepts; Generalized capacitance concepts; and Lumped mechanical elements.
3. Force, Energy, Co-energy relationships, Reciprocity relationships, Energy conversion.
4. Electromechanical dynamics, Stability considerations.
5. Static and dynamic equilibrium criteria, Stability and instability criteria.
6. Discussion of various electromechanical applications such as MEMS, Audio and Video applications, robotics etc.
7. Synchronous machines theory and applications, induction machine and special applications.
Course Objectives:
The class develops a tool for analyzing direct energy conversion process from electrical to mechanical and vice-versa. With the aid of this tool, various practical electromechanical conversions and devices are studied. Students will have an opportunity to explore the new areas of applications for class projects.
Course Outcomes:
The students will be able to:
1. Understand and apply Maxwell’s equations
2. Use Maxwell equations to analyze electrical and magnetic field systems
3. Build generalized inductance and capacitance concepts
4. Understand lumped parameter electro-mechanics and energy method
5. Study and apply Force-Energy relationships and co-energy method to electromechanical system
6. Construct equations of motion.
7. Apply linearization techniques to non-linear equations
8. Understand static and dynamic equilibrium criteria
9. Build single phase and two-phase machines concepts, including synchronous and induction machines
10. Use developed skill in this class to explore the frontiers of electro-mechanics, by performing independent projects in novel areas.
Laboratory Projects:
A final project presentation
Prepared by: T. C. Cheng Date: April 25, 2002
