5 ECTS credits
125 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 1021693BNR for all students in the 2nd semester at a (B) Bachelor - advanced level.
Lecture:
"Electrotechnics" covers aspects of electric networks and energy conversion:
• Overview of alternating current theory
• Three phase systems and their properties
• Magnetic circuits
• Electromagnetic energy transfer with transformers
◦ Transformer operating principle - the ideal transformer
◦ Elements of the real transformer – the equivalent scheme
◦ Three phase transformers
◦ Special transformers
• Harmonics and power quality
• Generation of a.c. voltage
• Introduction to d.c. and a.c. electric motors
• Electrical installations:
◦ Standardization and regulation
◦ Production and distribution of electricity
◦ Distribution networks
◦ Earthing
◦ Choice and characteristics of electric equipments
◦ Operating current and short-circuit current
◦ Conductors and protection equipment
◦ Protection against overcurrent
◦ Protection against direct and indirect contact
◦ Introduction to lighting
Practicals involving mains electricity may only be performed when the student holds the BA4 certificate for the current academic year.If during the preparation, the execution, or the making of the report of the practicum, the laboratory rules are not observed by the student, this can result in a zero mark for the practicum in question.
General objectives of the course:
Providing basic training about electrotechnics (AC networks, three phase systems), electric appliances (magnetic circuits, transformers and rotating machines); low voltage installations, electricity distribution and applicatioh.
Acquiring a concise overview of the requirements for safe and reliable electrical low voltage installations and appliances: how several appliances and machines are integrated in an installation(transformers, motors, cables,...), focusing on the technical background of standards and regulations.
Students shall have the basic knowledge necessary to use electrical appliances and installations as a non specialised engineer, knowing enough of the underlying principles and theoretical asects to solve practical electrotechnical problelms such as installing a device, designing a coil, compensating power factor.
Students shall know the constituent part of an electrical installation conforming to the safety requirements.
Specific objectives:
D1: understands the operation of the transformers and has insight in their characteristics and use (BaLO 1, 2)
D2: has insight in the energetic efficiency of transformers and is able to analyse it (BaLO 1, 2, 9)
D3: has insight in three phase circuits and three phase transformers (BaLO 1, 2, 9)
D4: has insight in the issues of grid pollution and power quality, including underlying standardization (BaLO 2, 9)
D5: operates and measures electrical circuits and transformers in a safe way (BaLO 2, 9)
D6: interpretes the measurements and reports correctly (BaLO 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 13)
AD1: reasons and acts in a structured and systematic manner (BaLO 9)
AD2: communicates in Dutch in a comprehensible and structured manner (BaLO 10, 11)
AD3: develops a professional attitude (BaLO 9, 10, 13)
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Other Exam determines 100% of the final mark.
Within the Other Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
An illegitimate absence of more than 25 % at the laboratory practicals leads to an absent quotation for the laboratory practicals. The sanctions taken in the first exam session are transferred to the second exam session.
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Bachelor of Engineering Technology: Startplan (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Engineering Technology: Electromechanical Engineering (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Engineering Technology: Electronics-ICT Engineering (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Engineering Technology: verkort traject eektromechanica na vooropleiding prof. bachelor elektromechanica, elektrotechniek, luchtvaart, autotechnologie, mechanische ontwerp- en productietechnologie en bouw (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Engineering Technology: verkort traject elektromechanica na vooropleiding getuigschrift lijnpiloot (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Engineering Technology: verkort traject elektronica-ICT na vooropleiding prof. bachelor toegepaste informatica (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Engineering Technology: verkort traject elektronica-ICT na vooropleiding prof. bachelor multimedia & communicatietechnologie. (only offered in Dutch)