ENGEE231-23B (HAM)

Electrical Circuits

15 Points

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The University of Waikato
Academic Divisions
Division of Health Engineering Computing & Science
School of Engineering

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Convenor(s)

Yifan Chen

Yifan Chen
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yifan.chen@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Ye Chow Kuang

Ye Chow Kuang
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yechow.kuang@waikato.ac.nz

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: mary.dalbeth@waikato.ac.nz
: janine.williams@waikato.ac.nz

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What this paper is about

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This paper covers the theory of electrical circuits and applications in signal processing, electrical machines and electrical power supplies.
The paper commences with a review of DC circuits, and quickly proceeds to AC circuit theory with complex impedance. Laplace theory is used to predict circuit performance. SPICE is used to simulate circuit operation and predict performance. The use of feedback to define amplifier performance is studied. In the second half of the paper circuit models are used to describe, control and manipulate power flow in three-phase power systems, electrical motors and transformers.

The learning outcomes for this paper are linked to Washington Accord graduate attributes WA1-WA11. Explanation of the graduate attributes can be found at: https://www.ieagreements.org/

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How this paper will be taught

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This paper contains a combination of lectures, laboratory experiments and tutorials.
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Analyse and predict the AC response in time and frequency of simple linear electrical circuits using complex phasors and Laplace transforms. (WA1, WA2; WK2, WK3)
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  • Accurately simulate transients and frequency response of real electrical circuits with Spice and Simulink. (WA5; WK2, WK3, WK6)
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  • Analyse and evaluate operational performances of single-phase/three-phase circuits, transformers and electric motors. (WA1, WA2; WK1, WK3, WK4)
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  • Build linear circuits and measure their behaviour in time and frequency with specialist electrical test equipment including oscilloscopes, signal generators and impedance meters. (WA5; WK3, WK6)
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Assessments

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How you will be assessed

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Laboratory notebooks may be taken into all assessments, exclusive of loose pages, foldouts, etc. All laboratory notebook pages must be bound and any attachments must be completely glued in place such that excisions and additions would be detectable.

Samples of your work may be required as part of the Engineering New Zealand accreditation process for BE(Hons) degrees. Any samples taken will have the student name and ID redacted. If you do not want samples of your work collected then please email the engineering administrator, Natalie Shaw (natalie.shaw@waikato.ac.nz), to opt out.

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 50:50. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 50% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 50:50 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 50% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Labs
30
  • Hand-in: In Lab
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
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2. Assignments
20
  • Hand-in: Faculty Information (FG Link)
3. Exam
50
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Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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