ELE 202 - AC/DC Machinery

Credits: 3

This course presents the principles of operation and characteristics of the basic types of direct current machines and alternating current machines. It covers in particular, series, shunt, and compound generators and motors as well as alternators, three phase and single phase motors. The course describes methods of controlling the speed of motors and discusses the basics of variable speed drives. This course is designed to enable the student to understand, specify, connect and satisfactorily apply the various existing types of electric motors and generators. Strong emphasis is placed on the use of manuals/data sheets and machine specifications.

Theory: 2
Lab: 2
Prerequisites: ELE 102