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ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS & MACHINES

Module code: EE312
Credits: 5
Semester: 2
Department: ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
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	Overview
	To introduce the study of electromagnetic fields and its principles. To introduce basic electrical machines such as motors, generators and transformers. Electromagnetics Faraday�s Law; Lenz�s Law; EM induction; Ampere�s Law; Static Magnetic Fields, Magnetic Circuits; Electromechanical Energy Conversion; Rotating Magnetic Fields; Rotating Machines; Induction Machines; Synchronous Machines; DC Machines; Traveling waves, transmission lines, propagation of RF waves. � Review of Vector Algebra � Electric Fields, Electric Flux Density, Gauss�s Law and Divergence � Energy, Electric Potential and Gradient, Conductors, Dielectrics and Capacitance � Magnetic Fields, Biot-Savart law, Amperes Law and Curl � Magnetic Forces and Inductance, Faraday�s Law, � Displacement Current and an introduction to Maxwell�s Equations � Problems related to EM waves in various medium and transmission lines. � Propagation related to RF. Machines � Inductors, Motors, generators, and the difference between them. � Modeling and Analysis of problems relating to these machine types. � Modeling and Analysis of problems relating to transformers. Full detailed module descriptor can be found on the web link: https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/electronic-engineering/current-students/module-descriptors

Overview

To introduce the study of electromagnetic fields and its principles. To introduce basic electrical machines such as motors, generators and transformers.
Electromagnetics
Faraday�s Law; Lenz�s Law; EM induction; Ampere�s Law; Static Magnetic Fields, Magnetic Circuits; Electromechanical Energy Conversion; Rotating Magnetic Fields; Rotating Machines; Induction Machines; Synchronous Machines; DC Machines; Traveling waves, transmission lines, propagation of RF waves.

� Review of Vector Algebra
� Electric Fields, Electric Flux Density, Gauss�s Law and Divergence
� Energy, Electric Potential and Gradient, Conductors, Dielectrics and Capacitance
� Magnetic Fields, Biot-Savart law, Amperes Law and Curl
� Magnetic Forces and Inductance, Faraday�s Law,
� Displacement Current and an introduction to Maxwell�s Equations
� Problems related to EM waves in various medium and transmission lines.
� Propagation related to RF.
Machines
� Inductors, Motors, generators, and the difference between them.
� Modeling and Analysis of problems relating to these machine types.
� Modeling and Analysis of problems relating to transformers.

Full detailed module descriptor can be found on the web link: https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/electronic-engineering/current-students/module-descriptors

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Analyse magnetic circuits Describe and explain the operation of simple motors and generators. Analyze and Solve simple problems relevant to DC machines. Analyze and Solve simple problems relevant to transformers. Analyze simple propagation problems related to general EM fields Apply the EM principles to practically solve various problems in a lab setting.

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	Autumn Supplementals/Resits
	Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes 1 x 2 hour written examination (Autumn). The continuous assessment mark is carried forward as there is no facility for repeating the continuous assessment elements of the course. University scheduled written examination (Autumn): 120 minutes, On-campus

	Pre-Requisites
	EE211 System Dynamics, EE212 Complex Analysis and Vector Calculus

	Additional Reading
	Course Text “Electromagnetics with Applications”, Kraus and Fleisch, McGraw-Hill Reference Text “Engineering Electromagnetics”, Hayt and Buck, McGraw-Hill “Electromagnetic Fields and Waves”, Lorrain and Carson, Freeman

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