IDENTIFYING DATA 2023_24
Subject (*) FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTRICAL MACHINES Code 17214115
Study programme
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (2010)
Cycle 1st
Descriptors Credits Type Year Period
5 Compulsory Second 2Q
Language
Català
Department Electronic, Electric and Automatic Engineering
Coordinator
GARCÍA ELVIRA, DAVID
E-mail luis.guasch@urv.cat
francisco.gonzalezm@urv.cat
david.garciae@urv.cat
max.sebastia@urv.cat
Lecturers
GUASCH PESQUER, LUIS
GONZALEZ MOLINA, FRANCISCO
GARCÍA ELVIRA, DAVID
SEBASTIÀ RULLO, MAX
Web http://moodle.urv.cat
General description and relevant information

Competences
Type A Code Competences Specific
 A2 Have knowledge of taking measurements, calculations, evaluations, valuations, surveys, studies, reports, work plans and other similar studies.
 RI4 Have knowledge of and use the theoretical principles of electrical circuits and machines.
Type B Code Competences Transversal
 CT5 Communicate information clearly and precisely to a variety of audiences.
Type C Code Competences Nuclear

Learning outcomes
Type A Code Learning outcomes
 A2 Know the constitution, operating principles, mathematical model and characteristics of functioning of transformers.
Know the constitution, operating principles, mathematical model and operating characteristics of induction machines.
 RI4 Know the fundamental principles of electrical machines: generation of the magnetic field, electromotive force, loss, service types, nominal values, characteristics plate.
Know the constitution, operating principles, mathematical model and characteristics of functioning of transformers.
Know the constitution, operating principles, mathematical model and operating characteristics of induction machines.
Know the constitution and operating principles of other electrical machines: synchronous, AC and reluctance.
Type B Code Learning outcomes
 CT5 Produce quality texts that have no grammatical or spelling errors, are properly structured and make appropriate and consistent use of formal and bibliographic conventions
Draw up texts that are structured, clear, cohesive, rich and of the appropriate length
Draw up texts that are appropriate to the communicative situation, consistent and persuasive
Type C Code Learning outcomes

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
1. Introduction (5 h) Basic constitution of the electrical machine.
Operating modes: transformer, motor, generator, brake.
Nameplate.
Operating point.
Power balance.
Performance
2. Single-phase transformers (8 h) Constitution.
Operating characteristics.
Mathematical model, equivalent circuit and vector diagram.
3. Special single-phase transformations (1 h) Autotransformers.
Transformers with sockets.
Measuring transformers.
4. Three-phase induction machine (8 h) Constitution.
Operating characteristics.
Mathematical model and equivalent circuit.
Starting methods.
Speed regulation.
5. Synchronous machine (2 h) Constitution.
Operating characteristics.
6. Direct current machine (2 h) Constitution.
Operating characteristics.
7. Reluctance machines (1h) Constitution.
Operating characteristics.

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours
Hours outside the classroom
(**) Total hours
Introductory activities
1 0 1
Lecture
RI4
25 25 50
Problem solving, exercises in the classroom
A2
RI4
14 25 39
Laboratory practicals
A2
CT5
15 1 16
Personal attention
1 0 1
 
Multiple-choice objective tests
RI4
0.5 5 5.5
Practical tests
A2
RI4
1.5 5 6.5
Extended-answer tests
A2
CT5
1 5 6
 
(*) On e-learning, hours of virtual attendance of the teacher.
(**) The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies
  Description
Introductory activities Presentation of the subject: skills, learning outcomes, content, planning, methodologies, personalized attention, evaluation, sources of information and recommendations.
Lecture The teacher explains the theoretical content of the subject.
The student participates to ask questions about the aspects that are not understood.
Problem solving, exercises in the classroom The teacher solves in class problems linked to the contents of the lectures.
The student can ask questions about aspects that are not understood.
Laboratory practicals Before attending the laboratory class, the student must download, from the Moodle space of the subject, the practical script and read it.
The laboratory teacher will monitor the students' attendance at the practicals. Before starting the practice, the teacher will give a brief explanation of the same, indicating the material to be used and the distribution of the students.
The practices are carried out by the students in groups under the supervision of the teacher.
Personal attention Request an appointment by email.

Personalized attention
Description
The personalized attention is to address doubts in any of the activities of the subject. Request an appointment by email: luis.guasch@urv.cat; david.garciae@urv.cat.

Assessment
Methodologies Competences Description Weight        
Multiple-choice objective tests
RI4
There will be two test-type tests on the theoretical contents, each test corresponds to one of the parts into which the contents are divided. Each question will have 4 possible answers, of which 1, 2 or 3 may be correct. Both tests will have the same weight in the final grade (15%). 30
Practical tests
A2
RI4
There will be two problem-solving tests, corresponding to the two parts in which the contents are divided. The two tests will have the same weight in the final grade (25%). 50
Extended-answer tests
A2
CT5
There will be a test with development questions referring to laboratory practices. Written expression will also be assessed (CT5 competence). 20
Others  
 
Other comments and second exam session

The evaluation of the subject consists of 5 parts:

  • Partial Theory Exam 1 (Teo1); test-type test, 15% of the final grade.
  • Exam Problems Partial 1 (Prb1); 25% of the final mark.
  • Partial Theory Exam 2 (Teo2): quiz-type test, 15% of the final grade.
  • Exam Problems Part 2 (Prb2): 25% of the final grade.
  • Laboratory Exam (Lab); development test, 20% of the final grade.

A minimum grade of 3.5 points is required in ALL parts, and a final grade equal to or greater than 5.0 points to pass in the first call. If you do not meet this requirement, you must appear in the second call for those parts in which the qualification does not reach 3.5 points.

Final grade:

QF = 0.25 (Prb1+Prb2) + 0.20 Lab + 0.15 (Teo1 + Teo2)

No electronic devices may be used during the exams.


Sources of information

Basic Jesús Fraile Mora, Máquinas Eléctricas, 7a, Garceta Grupo Editorial
Jesús Fraile Mora; Jesús Fraile Ardanuy, Problemas de Máquinas Eléctricas, 2a, Garceta Grupo Editorial

Complementary

Recommendations

Subjects that continue the syllabus
DESIGN OF ELECTRICAL MACHINES/17214123
CONTROL OF ELECTRICAL MACHINES/17214124
ELECTRICAL MACHINES/17214120

Subjects that are recommended to be taken simultaneously
CIRCUIT THEORY II/17214106

Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before
LINEAR ALGEBRA/17214007
MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS II/17214006
PHYSICS I/17214003
PHYSICS II/17214004
MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS I/17214005
CIRCUIT THEORY I/17214105
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