In this unit, you will be introduced to different types of electrical machines that convert electrical energy to other forms of energy. You will cover construction and operational characteristics of DC and AC electrical machines. You will also get a basic understanding of machine protection and control schemes. You will work, learn and communicate ethically and professionally, to investigate and solve problems and present solutions. You will communicate technical aspects and operation of electrical machines and clearly document solutions to problems. In this unit, you must complete compulsory practical activities. Refer to the Engineering Undergraduate Course Moodle site for proposed dates.

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from Unit Evaluation Comments

Students found this unit an enjoyable learning experience.

This good practice should be maintained.

Feedback from Unit Coordinator

Students appreciated the considerable amount of learning in this unit about electrical machines, drives and their applications.

This good practice should be maintained.

Feedback from Unit Evaluation

Students suggested that unit requirements to be clearly mentioned in the unit.

Requirements of the unit and its assessments should be mentioned on Moodle and be presented in a lecture or tutorial session for providing more clarity to students.

Feedback from Unit Evaluation

Students suggested that some of unit contents might be less useful for their learning.

Contents of this unit should be reviewed in terms of relevancy to the unit learning outcomes and usefulness for students.