AC Circuits
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | ISTA0302 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | ST 2014 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 1 (2014-2015) |
| Credits: | 2 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Koski, Jari |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2014-2015
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | I-ST-1N | 2015-01-05 – 2015-05-02 | Vesa Verkkonen | Finnish | 2014-12-08 – 2015-01-12 |
Learning Outcomes
The student is introduced to induction phenomenon and the basics of AC theory and learns to solve basic problems on alternating currents.
Student's Workload
The total amount of student's work is 54 h, which contains 28 h of contact studies.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
ISTP0201 Electrostatics and Electric Phenomena
ISTA0203 Direct Current Circuits
ISTP0301 Magnetism
Contents
Generation of AC power from mechanical energy. Principle of a transformer and generation of iron losses appearing in electric machines. Intstantaneous value, mean value and effective value. Describing sinusoidal AC power with a rotating indocator and with a effective value indicator.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Heikki Esala: Teoreettinen Sähkötekniikka 1 (chapters 3-4 and formula collection) in pdf-format .
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
The AC theory and it appliance in practice is first looked into during lectures. After this, the students independently apply the learnt skills by solving practical calculations and assignments. The solutions to the calculations and assignments are gone through during lessons.
Assessment Criteria
Grade 5: The student is able to apply creatively the contents of the course.
Grade 3: The student is well-abled to utilize the course contents.
Grade 1: The student knows those subjects of the course, which are necessary for the forthcoming studies and working life.
Assessment Methods
Exam and activity demonstrated in calculations and assignments.