Entry requirements

60 credits in science/engineering 10 credits calculus or single variable calculus and 5 credits algebra and vector geometry.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course the student shall be able to:

• Explain for basic theory in electro statics, electromagnetism and electric circuits.
• Calculate static and time dependent currents in simpler circuits containing resistances, capacitances and inductances.
• Calculate losses, active and reactive power and power flow in three-phase grids, explain for the three-phase grid and it components,
• Handle the most common measurement equipment and analyze and present measurement results.

Content

Orientation on electrical safety. Basic electrical theory: Electric charge, electric current, electric field, magnetic field, capacitance. Voltage and potential. Ohm's law, resistance, admittance, conductance. Electrical circuit theory: Linear circuit theory. Kirchhoff's laws, series/parallel connection, D-Y transformation, voltage/current division, superposition/equivalent two-poles, jω-method, frequency characteristics for RLC circuits. Electromagnetic induction: Faraday's and Lenz's laws. Inductance. Alternating current, average and effective values. Active, reactive, and apparent power. Power factor correction. Three-phase system, line voltage and phase voltage. Delta connection, Y connection, and equivalence. Synchronous generator, transformer, transmission line, and loads. The role of different types of production in an electrical system. Electrical measuring instruments.

Instruction

Lectures, tutorials and laboratory work.

Assessment

Written exam (4 credits). Laboratory work (1 credits).

If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the disability coordinator of the university.

Other directives

The course can not be included in a degree together with 1TE655, 1TE791 or 1TE064.