Electrical Technology I
 
 
Subject Code: EET1166
Aim of Subject: To provide the students with the basic understanding of electrical technology.
Learning Outcome of Subject: At the completion of the subject, students should be able to:
  • apply basic electric circuit law in solving electric circuit problems.
  • design basic DC electric circuit using circuits analysis techniques.
  • understand electric fields concept and able to perform simple capacitance calculations..
  • understand basic magnetic fields concept.
  • apply basic AC electric circuit law in solving AC circuit problems and able to perform AC power calculation.
Programme Outcomes:
  • Ability to acquire and apply fundamental principles of science and engineering(60%)
  • Capability to communicate effectively(10%)
  • Ability to identify, formulate and model problems and find engineering solutions based on a systems approach(15%)
  • Understanding of the importance of sustainability and cost-effectiveness in design and development of engineering solutions(5%)
  • Ability to work independently as well as with others in a team(10%)
Assessment Scheme:
  • Lab Experiments - work in group of 2,lab report writing(10%)
  • Tutorial / Assignment - group assignment,to enhance understanding of basic concepts in lecture(15%)
  • Test/Quiz - written exam(15%)
  • Final Exam - written exam(60%)
Teaching and Learning Activities : 53 hours (lectures,tutorials and laboratory experiments)
Credit Hours: 3
Pre-Requisite: None
References:
  • Electric Circuits by Dorf and Svoboda, Wiley publications. (Textbook)
  • Fundamentals of Electric Circuit Analysis by Clayton Paul, Wiley publications.
  • Electrical Engineering Principles and Applications Allian R. Hambley, Prentice Hall.

Subject Contents

  • Electric Element, Circuits Law (4 hours)

    • Charge and Electric Forces. Voltage. Current and Magnetic Forces. Ohm's Law. Kirchoff's Voltage Law. Kirchoff's Current Laws.
     
  • Circuits Analysis Techniques
    • (12 hours)
    Superposition. Thevenin and Norton Equivalent circuits. Node Voltage and Mesh Current Analysis.
     
  • Electric Fields
    • (6 hours)
    Coulomb's law and the field concept. Gauss's theorem. Dielectrics and permittivity. Simple capacitance calculations.

  • Magnetic Fields (6 hours)
     · Faraday’s Law. Induced voltage. Production of force on wire.
  • AC Circuits
    Sinusoidal (AC) Sources. Mean value, r.m.s., form factor of A.C. A.C, Behavior of resistors, Capacitors, Inductors. Complex algebra and phasor diagrams. Reactance, susceptance. Impedance and admittance. Power.
     

Laboratory

Experiment 1: Network Theorem and application.
Experiment 2: Steady state AC Circuit.