program self-study report - Lamar University Electrical Engineering

ELEN 3109 Machines Laboratory(Required)Catalog Description: Three phase circuits, DC and AC motors and generators; transformers.Prerequisites:By course: Prerequisite: ELEN 2107 Circuits Laboratory with grade of C or better. Corequisite: ELEN3341 Electric Machines.By topic:Courses that require this as a prerequisite: NoneCredits: 1Offered: Spring AnnuallyInstructors:Primary: Wendell BeanSecondary: Bernard MaxumTextbook: No Book Required. Laboratory manual experiment sheets are provided.References: (ELEN 3341 Machines Text) Electric Machinery and Power System Fundamentals, StephenJ. Chapman, McGraw Hill, 2002.Objectives (with corresponding ABET Criteria/outcomes):Ensure students:• Have ability to apply theoretical concepts learned in ELEN 3341 in a laboratory setting. (Criterion3(a),(e),(k))• Are familiar with common laboratory instruments and techniques. (Criterion 3(b),(k))• Are competent at assembling needed equipment for, and executing experiments with electricmachines. (Criterion 3(a),(e),(k))Topics (approximate number of laboratory hours):• Laboratory safety. (1/2 hour)• Three-phase circuits review/experiment. (2 1/2 hours)• Single-phase transformer. (3 hours)• Auto-transformer. (1 1/2 hours)• Distribution transformer. (1 1/2 hours)• Three-phase transformer connections (3 hours)• DC shunt motor. (3 hours)• DC series motor. (3 hours)• DC generator, separate shunt excitation. (3 hours)• DC generator, self-excited shunt excitation. (3 hours)• Three-phase alternator (generator). (3 hours)• Three-phase induction motor. (3 hours)• Electric machine repair facility tour. (2 hours)EE Program Self-Study Report-2006 73