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<p>This unit provides a comprehensive introduction to electrical machinery and its operating principles. Students will study transformers, AC and DC machinery fundamentals, synchronous motors and generators, DC motors and generators, and single-phase and special-purpose motors such as stepper motors. The unit focuses on understanding the construction, operation, and performance characteristics of these machines and their practical applications in electrical engineering.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:</p>
<p>1. Introduction to machinery principles</p>
<p>2. Transformers</p>
<p>3. AC and DC machinery fundamentals</p>
<p>4. Synchronous motors and generators</p>
<p>5. DC motors and generators</p>
<p>6. Single phase and special purpose motors (e.g. stepper motors)</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit provides a comprehensive introduction to electrical machinery and its operating principles. Students will study transformers, AC and DC machinery fundamentals, synchronous motors and generators, DC motors and generators, and single-phase and special-purpose motors such as stepper motors. The unit focuses on understanding the construction, operation, and performance characteristics of these machines and their practical applications in electrical engineering.</p>
Unit content
<p>Topics may include:</p> <p>1. Introduction to machinery principles</p> <p>2. Transformers</p> <p>3. AC and DC machinery fundamentals</p> <p>4. Synchronous motors and generators</p> <p>5. DC motors and generators</p> <p>6. Single phase and special purpose motors (e.g. stepper motors)</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Engineering
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
031301 - Electrical Engineering
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p> <p><strong>Spring Semester</strong><p>Blended Delivery - Gippsland (Blended)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/engrg2205">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=ENGRG1004" target="_blank">ENGRG1004</a></p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=ENGIN2404" target="_blank">ENGIN2404</a></p>
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Understand the fundamental principles of electrical machinery, including electromagnetic energy conversion.</p>
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<p>Describe the construction, operating principles, and characteristics of transformers.</p>
K3
<p>Explain the operation and performance characteristics of AC and DC machines, including synchronous motors and generators.</p>
K4
<p>Understand losses, efficiency, torque–speed characteristics, and power flow in electrical machines.</p>
S1
<p>Analyse the performance of transformers and AC/DC machines using equivalent circuits and phasor diagrams.</p>
S2
<p>Calculate key machine parameters such as efficiency, voltage regulation, torque, and power output under different operating conditions.</p>
S3
<p>Interpret test data and simulation results to evaluate machine behaviour and performance.</p>
A1
<p>Apply electrical machine principles to select appropriate transformers and motors for basic industrial and power system applications.</p>
A2
<p>Assess the suitability of AC and DC machines for specific operational requirements, considering performance, efficiency, and practical constraints.</p>
Assessment
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<p>Experimental work and / or projects to verify students' ability to apply knowledge and skills acquired in the unit</p>
<p>Reports, demonstrations</p>
<p>10 - 30%</p>
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<p>Relevant tasks and problems to enforce understanding of the students and help in gradual development of knowledge and skills throughout the unit</p>
<p>Assignments, quizzes</p>
<p>10 - 30%</p>
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<p>Questions and problems related to the unit contents</p>
<p>Tests / Exam (Oral / Written)</p>
<p>40 - 60%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S2, S3
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Description of FedTASK outcome
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Engineering
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
031301 - Electrical Engineering
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p> <p><strong>Spring Semester</strong><p>Blended Delivery - Gippsland (Blended)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/engrg2205">View unit fees</a>
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