28029 - Electrotechnics T

Academic Year 2009/2010

  • Docente: Francesco Negrini
  • Credits: 6
  • SSD: ING-IND/31
  • Language: Italian
  • Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
  • Campus: Bologna
  • Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Energy Engineering (cod. 0924)

Learning outcomes

The course is aimed to give the fundamentals of  field and circuit theory. Moreover, the basics of electric power systems are discussed and an introduction to the economy of electric energy is given

Course contents

Basic Circuits and fields Theory

Maxwell equations in local and integral form. Electromagnetic energy balance. Poynting theorem. From the electromagnetic field theory to circuit theory. The concept of lumped elements circuit. Electrostatics. Steady current field. Magnetostatics. Kirchhoff laws. Basic circuit elements. Solution methods of electric circuits (Tableau analysis, nodal analysis and mesh analysis). Circuit theorems. Electrodynamics. Quasi static electrodynamics. Stainmetz transform. Sinusoidal steady state analysis . Active and reactive power. Reactive power compensation. Measurements of voltage, current and power in AC. Three phase systems. Balanced and unbalanced three phase loads. Power in three phase systems. Transients in electric networks. The postulate of continuity of energy.

Applied Electromagnetism

Methods for the analysis of linear and non linear magnetic circuits. Italian electric standards (CEI). Rating of electrical machines. Heating. Dielectric endurance. Conventional efficiency. Test  of electrical machines. Electric transformer: basic principles, equations, equivalent circuit. Introduction to special transformers. Principles of electromechanical energy conversion. Induction machines: basic principles, constructive details, characterization and performance.Elements of electric energy economy. Sustainable development in electric power sector. Structure of an electric  power system.  Characteristics of electric energy (energetic intensity and electric penetration). Production of electric power: needs and constraints. Main power plants. Power generation from renewable sources. Energy storage. Load diagrams and compensation of load fluctuation.

Readings/Bibliography

1. G. Rizzoni, Principles and Applications of Electrical Engineering, McGraw-Hill, 2003.

2. Alexander, Sadiku, Fundamentals of Electric Circuits, McGraw-Hill, 2004.

3. J. Edminster and M. Nahvi, Schaum's Electronic Tutor, Electric Circuits, Third Edition, , NY, 1996.

Teaching methods

Classroom lectures are held according to the academic calendar

The course is usually supplemented with three laboratory experiences (mandatory) concerning AC circuits (single phase and three phase), circuits transients and standard tests of transformers

The course is usually supplemented with specialist seminars concerning applied electromagnetism, with particular reference to industrial application of superconductivity

Assessment methods

The exam consists of a written and an oral test. All the didactic support is provided to students during the course. For further information visit  http://www.die.ing.unibo.it/pers/negrini/index.htm

Teaching tools

Two intermediate written tests are programmed

Ten exam sections are available during the year (when the teaching activity is suspended)

Written instructions on the exam are provided during the lectures

Didactic maerial is available on line at http://www.die.ing.unibo.it/pers/negrini/nome.htm

Links to further information

http://www.die.ing.unibo.it/pers/negrini/nome.htm

Office hours

See the website of Francesco Negrini