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Appendix A -- Syllabi1. ELEN 3441 Fundamentals of Power Engineering2. Credits: 4 ((3 Lecture and 1 Lab)3. Instructor: Gleb Tcheslavski4. Textbook: Electric Machinery and Power System Fundamentals, Stephen J. Chapman,McGraw Hill Publishers, 2002, ISBN 00722913545. Specific Course Informationa. Catalog Description: Review of electro-mechanics and three phase circuit analysis.Principles of electromechanical energy conversion and energy delivery; operation oftransformers, DC machines, synchronous machines, induction machines. Introduction toelectric motor drives, power electronics and power network models. The per unit system.Newton-Raphson power flow. Symmetrical three phase faults. The laboratory includesthe operation, analysis, and performance of transformers, motors, and generators.b. Prerequisites: ELEN 3312 Circuits II and ELEN 3371 Electromagnetics I with grade ofC or better.6. Specific goals for the courseObjectives (with corresponding ABET Criteria/outcomes)Ensure student will be able to:• Convert between the English system and the SI system of units. (Criterion 3(a))• Learn the fundamentals of mechanical and electrical energy transfer especially forrotational machines. (Criterion 3(a),(c))• Understand how three-phase AC power is generated, the advantages of threephasesystems, and the advantages and disadvantages of various three-phase connections.Be able to recognize three-phase power distribution and transmission systems. (Criterion3(a))• Become aware of the importance of transformer systems and learn about thevarious types of transformers and their characteristics. (Criterion 3(a),(c))• Learn the characteristics and applications of various types of DC and AC motorsand generators and garner an appreciation for their principle advantages anddisadvantages. (Criterion 3(a),(c))• Learn the characteristics and applications of power transmission lines and developskills in power-flow analysis. (Criterion 3(a),(c))• Recognize electric distribution and transmission systems in the field and acquirean appreciation for the differences in the needs that they supply. (Criterion 3(c))• Obtain hand-on experience operating DC and AC electric motors and generators,which includes their appropriate wiring and experimental determination of theircharacteristics. (Criterion 3(b),(h),(j),(k))• Attain a respect for electric power systems and machinery and acquire aconsciousness for safety for themselves and other people when working with and aroundelectric machines and power systems. (Criterion 3(f),(g),(h))76

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