| Title: | Electrical Circuit Analysis |
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| Long Title: | Electrical Circuit Analysis |
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| Field of Study: |
Electrical Engineering
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| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2014/15 ( September 2014 ) |
| Module Coordinator: |
JOSEPH CONNELL |
| Module Author: |
NOEL MULCAHY |
| Module Description: |
This module introduces the fundamentals of electrical engineering principles and provides the underpinning knowledge needed by a wide range of technician engineers. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
| LO1 |
analyse ac circuits, containing resistors, inductors and capacitors using complex notation. |
| LO2 |
perform calculations involving balanced and unbalanced three phase circuits. |
| LO3 |
determine ratings of static power factor correction equipment. |
| LO4 |
explain that electrical transients are generated by circuits containing components that store and dissipate energy. |
| LO5 |
perform calculations using Star-Delta and Delta-Star transformations to simplify circuits containing resistance and reactance. |
| Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named CIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s). |
| No recommendations listed |
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list. |
| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section. |
| No requirements listed |
Co-requisites
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| No Co Requisites listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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AC Circuits
Solutions using complex numbers. Real and reactive power flow. Voltage drop and regulation calculations. Load current and fault current calculations.
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Three phase AC circuits
Star and delta connections. Three phase, three wire and three phase, four wire systems. Relationships between line and phase quantities. Calculation of currents, voltages and power in a balanced three-phase system; calculation in unbalanced delta and four-wire star systems.
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Delta-star and Star-Delta Transformations
Delta-Star transformation, Star-Delta transformation, maximum power transfer theorems, impedance matching.
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Transients
Concept of electrical transient, oscillatory response and damping with reference to step change in RLC circuits. Growth and decay of current and voltages in resistance-inductance circuits and resistance-capacitance circuits.
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Filter networks
Purpose of filter network, low pass, high pass, band pass and band stop filters. Cut off frequency, two port networks and characteristic impedance. Ideal and practical filters.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Course Work | 40.00% |
| End of Module Formal Examination | 60.00% |
| Course Work |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Practical/Skills Evaluation |
A weekly assessment of competency through laboratory-based experiments. |
1,2 |
30.0 |
Every Week |
| Multiple Choice Questions |
Assessment of lecture material covered in weeks 1-6 |
1,2,3 |
10.0 |
Week 7 |
| End of Module Formal Examination |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Formal Exam |
End-of-Semester Final Examination |
1,2,3,4,5 |
60.0 |
End-of-Semester |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
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The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
Electrical Theory |
3.0 |
Every Week |
3.00 |
| Lab |
Experiments |
1.0 |
Every Week |
1.00 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Further study of class notes and problems. |
3.0 |
Every Week |
3.00 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
| This module has no Part Time workload. |
Module Resources
| Recommended Book Resources |
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- John Bird 2010, Electrical Circuit Theory and Technology, 4th Ed., Routledge [ISBN: 978-1856177702]
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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- Edward Hughes, Dr John Hiley et al 2012, Electrical & Electronic Technology, 11th Ed., Pearson [ISBN: 978-0273755104]
- Robert L. Boylestad 2006, Introductory Circuit Analysis, Prentice Hall [ISBN: 0131988263]
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| This module does not have any other resources |
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Module Delivered in
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