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Basics of Electrical Systems

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: IEYX0703
Type: Compulsory / Basic Studies
Curriculum: YT 2017
Level: Bachelor of Engineering
Year of Study: 1 (2017-2018)
Credits: 3 cr
Responsible Teacher: Jokinen, Kari
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Courses During the Academic Year 2017-2018

Impl.Group(s)Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
5I-EY-1N2017-09-01 – 2017-12-22Santiago Chavez VegaFinnish2017-08-23 – 2017-09-18
6I-EY-1V2018-01-08 – 2018-05-26Santiago Chavez VegaFinnish2017-12-11 – 2018-01-15

Still need to take the course? See the courses during the academic year 2020-2021.

Learning Outcomes

The objective of the study unit is to help the student to get an overall picture of the structures of electrical systems and thus to facilitate the student to integrate the details studied later on to be a part of the bigger entity. The student knows the most important components of electrical systems and their functionalities in theory and in practice. The student understands the basic phenomena and laws related to electrical systems.

Student's Workload

Total work load 81 h, of which scheduled studies 42 h.
The assessment of student’s own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

Not required

Contents

Basic components of electrical systems, such as electricity production facilities, power distribution and distribution networks, and various forms of the utilisation of electricity. The most important basic electro-technical phenomena and operation principles, such as generator (electromagnetic induction), transformer and electric motor (electromagnetic induction), short circuit and earth fault. Electro-technical basic principles. Sinusoidal AC power and its production from mechanical energy. Instantaneous value of AC power, mean value and effective value. Resistance, inductance and capacitance in AC power. Solving of a single-phase AC circuit. Three-phase system used in Finland and its main principles.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

Material or slides compiled by the teacher.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, group work and laboratory exercises

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

The grade is determined based on an exam. The student must participate in all measurement exercises completed at the laboratory exercises.


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