Electric Machines and Energy Conversion Laboratory

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Laboratory study of electric machine applications, transformers, and power systems. EET 215 Electric Machines and Energy Conversion Laboratory (1)The purpose of EET 215 is to provide students with practical experience with electromechanical energy conversion components associated with power system generation, utilization, transmission, and distribution. The laboratory experiments in this course will demonstrate empirically the concepts introduced in the companion lecture course, EET 214 . Topics covered include: -Magnetics: energy conversion principles, motor and generator action -Transformers: single-phase, 3-phase, autotransformers; per unit representation -Induction machines: operation, modeling, characteristics, basic controls -Synchronous machines: motor, generator, power factor control -Power system representation and analysis Laboratory activities will require that students apply basic knowledge of electric circuit analysis, electric machines, and engineering concepts to analyze and solve technical problems, using the assistance of computer tools as necessary. Students will be expected to develop proficiency in instrumentation using standard lab equipment, and will be required to use standard analysis and reporting tools to prepare formal laboratory reports and oral presentations.