5 ECTS credits
125 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 1021692BNR for all students in the 2nd semester at a (B) Bachelor - advanced level.
"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
Under construction.
-aims and objectives :
To give a basic training with regard to electric installations and concepts concerning electric energy distribution and application. Have an idia of the design of wiring systems in agreement with safety requirements
-exam requirements :
The students have to obtain the basics needed for the application of electric installation as an unspecialized engineer. Moreover they have to understand the basics to deal with theoretical aspects and to solve easy practical problems.
Have an idea of the design of low voltage wiring systems in agreement with safety requirements
This course contributes to the following programme outcomes of the Bachelor in Engineering Sciences:
The Bachelor in Engineering Sciences has a broad fundamental knowledge and understanding of
1. scientific principles and methodology of exact sciences with the specificity of their application to engineering;
3. integrated design methods according to customer and user needs with the ability to apply and integrate knowledge and understanding of other engineering disciplines to support the own specialisation engineering one;
The Bachelor in Engineering Sciences can
8. apply an horizontal broadening and vertical deepening of the discipline within a continuously changing society and industrial context, in a multi-disciplinary environment;
9. use and evaluate information of technical literature and other information sources;
The Bachelor in Engineering Sciences has
18. acquired the tools for knowledge collection towards life-long learning;
19. The Bachelor in Engineering Sciences has more advanced fundamental knowledge and understanding of electronics and information technology from the component up to the system level and can apply this knowledge to solve basic engineering problems.
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:
1st and 2nd session: Written examen 100% (on lectures and exercises).
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Bachelor of Engineering: Mechanical and Electrotechnical Engineering (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Engineering: Civil Engineering (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Engineering: Chemistry and Materials (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Engineering: Electronics and Information Technology (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Engineering: verkort traject chemie en materialen na vooropleiding chemie (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Engineering: verkort traject chemie en materialen na vooropleiding bio-ingenieur (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Engineering: verkort traject werktuigkunde-elektrotechniek na vooropleiding fysica (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Engineering: Biomedical Engineering (only offered in Dutch)
Preparatory Programme Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering: Standaard traject
Preparatory Programme Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering: Master industriële wetenschappen
Preparatory Programme Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering: Bachelor en Master geneesk & biomed wet