Overview
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.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Pre-requisite: ENEE12015 Electrical Power Engineering OR ENAE12007 Electrical Power Systems
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 1 - 2025
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of 'pass' in order to pass the unit. If any 'pass/fail' tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully ('pass' grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the 'assessment task' section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University's Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback - Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
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 In class feedback
Students expressed appreciation for the weekly Zoom help sessions, noting their positive impact on their learning experience.
This good practice should be maintained.
Feedback from Unit coordinator’s reflection
Some of the online quizzes need to be revisited for review and improvement.
The online quizzes should be reviewed to ensure clarity, accurate wording, and appropriate numerical feedback.
- Describe construction and operational characteristics of DC and AC electrical machines
- Identify the schemes used to protect and control electric drives
- Analyse and formulate industrial drive problems and solve them in a professional manner
- Verify the operational characteristics of electrical machines through laboratory experiments
- Communicate effectively using terminology, symbols and diagrams associated with electrical machines through professional documentation
- Work, learn and communicate in an ethical, professional manner both individually and in teams, using information literacy skills to investigate problems and present solutions.
The Learning Outcomes for this unit are linked with the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standards for Engineering Associates in the areas of 1. Knowledge and Skill Base, 2. Engineering Application Ability and 3. Professional and Personal Attributes at the following levels:
Introductory
1.4 Discernment of engineering developments within the practice area. (LO: 1N 2N 3N 4N 5N)
2.3 Application of systematic design processes to well-defined engineering problems. (LO: 1N 2N 3N 4N 5N)
Intermediate
1.2 Procedural-level understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the practice area. (LO: 1I 2I 3I 4I)
1.6 Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of sustainable engineering practice in the area of practice. (LO: 4I 5I)
2.1 Application of established technical and practical methods to the solution of well-defined engineering problems. (LO: 1I 2I 3I 4I)
2.2 Application of technical and practical techniques, tools and resources to well-defined engineering problems. (LO: 1I 2I 3I 4I 5I)
2.4 Application of systematic project management processes. (LO: 4I 5I)
3.3 Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour. (LO: 1I 2I 3I 4I 5I)
3.4 Professional use and management of information. (LO: 1I 2I 3I 4I 5I)
3.6 Effective team membership and team leadership. (LO: 4I 5I 6I)
Advanced
1.1 Descriptive, formula-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the practice area. (LO: 1A 2I 3I 4I)
1.3 In-depth practical knowledge and skills within specialist sub-disciplines of the practice area. (LO: 1I 2I 3I 4A)
3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains. (LO: 5A 6A)
3.5 Orderly management of self, and professional conduct. (LO: 4A 5A 6A)
Note: LO refers to the Learning Outcome number(s) which link to the competency and the levels: N – Introductory, I – Intermediate and A - Advanced.
Refer to the Engineering Undergraduate Course Moodle site for further information on the Engineers Australia's Stage 1 Competency Standard for Professional Engineers and course level mapping information https://moodle.cqu.edu.au/course/view.php?id=1511
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
| 1 - Written Assessment - 25% | ||||||
| 2 - Written Assessment - 25% | ||||||
| 3 - Practical and Written Assessment - 30% | ||||||
| 4 - Online Quiz(zes) - 20% | ||||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
| 1 - Communication | ||||||
| 2 - Problem Solving | ||||||
| 3 - Critical Thinking | ||||||
| 4 - Information Literacy | ||||||
| 5 - Team Work | ||||||
| 6 - Information Technology Competence | ||||||
| 7 - Cross Cultural Competence | ||||||
| 8 - Ethical practice | ||||||
| 9 - Social Innovation | ||||||
| 10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | ||||||
Textbooks
Electrical Machines, Drives, and Power Systems
6th Edition (Pearson new international edition) (2014)
Authors: Theodore Wildi
Pearson Education Limited
Harlow Harlow , Essex , England
ISBN: 978-1-292-02458-5
Binding: Hardcover
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
- Access to a document scanner
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Harvard (author-date)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
k.emami@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Electrical machines and basic Electrical Engineering
Chapter
Chapter 1 and Chapter 2
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Electrical Engineering Principles
Chapter
Chapter 2 and Chapter 3
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Electrical Engineering Principles (continued)
Chapter
Chapter 3 and Chapter 6
Events and Submissions/Topic
Online Quiz 1 opens on Monday (24 Mar 2025) 9:00 AM AEST and closes Tuesday (1 Apr 2025) 11:55 PM AEST. The quiz covers contents from Week 1 and Week 2.
Module/Topic
Direct-Current Machines
Chapter
Chapter 4 and Chapter 5
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Direct-Current Machines (continued)
Chapter
Chapter 4 and Chapter 5
Events and Submissions/Topic
Online Quiz 2 opens on Monday (7 Apr 2025) 9:00 AM AEST and closes Tuesday (22 Apr 2025) 11:55 PM AEST. The quiz covers contents from Week 3 and Week 4.
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Induction (AC) Machines
Chapter
Chapter 13, Chapter 14 and Chapter 18
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Induction Machines (continued)
Chapter
Chapter 13, Chapter 14 and Chapter 18
Events and Submissions/Topic
Residential school of this unit will be from 28th until 30th of April 2025 in Rockhampton B28/2.10.
Online Quiz 3 opens on Monday (28 Apr 2025) 9:00 AM AEST and closes Friday (9 May 2025) 11:55 PM AEST. The quiz covers contents from Week 5 and Week 6.
Module/Topic
Synchronous (AC) Machines
Chapter
Chapter 16 and Chapter 17
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Synchronous Machines (continued)
Chapter
Chapter 16 and Chapter 17
Events and Submissions/Topic
Online Quiz 4 opens on Monday (12 May 2025) 9:00 AM AEST and closes Tuesday (20 May 2025) 11:55 PM AEST. The quiz covers contents from Week 7 and Week 8.
Module/Topic
Fundamentals in Protection and Control of Electrical Machines
Chapter
Chapter 20
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Fundamental Elements of Power Electronics
Chapter
Chapter 21
Events and Submissions/Topic
Online Quiz 5 Opens on Monday (27 May 2025) 9:00 AM AEST and closes Tuesday (10 June 2025) 11:45 PM AEST. The quiz covers contents from Week 9, Week 10 and Week 11.
Residential School and Lab Report Due: Week 11 Friday (30 May 2025) 11:55 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Power Electronic Control of AC and DC Electrical Machines (Introduction)
Chapter
Chapter 22 and Chapter 23
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
1 Written Assessment
Students are required to complete the solutions to the assignment problems provided on the unit’s Moodle website, aligned with Learning Outcomes 1, 5, and 6. This compulsory assignment comprises 5–10 problems designed to evaluate the theoretical knowledge gained during the first five weeks of the unit.
A comprehensive marking scheme for each question will be included with the assignment, and the assessment will contribute 25% to the overall unit grade. Assignment questions will be made available on the unit’s Moodle site during the first week of the term. For additional information, please refer to the assessment criteria outlined on the Moodle website.
Week 6 Friday (25 Apr 2025) 11:55 pm AEST
To be submitted as a PDF file to unit web site, one submission per student
Feedback will be provided within two weeks of submission via the unit website on Moodle.
Assessment Criteria
Each question in this assignment will be assessed separately for the criterion accuracy and correct results. 20% of the total marks for this assignment are based on accuracy and correct results, including:
- Correct application of maths and arithmetic
- Answers clearly identified
- Correct results
In addition, the assignment as a whole will be assessed against the following criteria:
Evidence of correct procedures (40% of the total marks for the assignment)
- All necessary steps in analysis are present on correct order
- Clear presentation of mathematical and arithmetical working linking given details of the problem to the results obtained.
- Evidence of checking results (mathematical, graphical, logic-common sense)
Evidence of understanding of the topic (30% of the total marks for the assignment)
- Explanation of choices made in the analysis (why is procedure required, why this particular procedure)
- Interpretation of results, e.g. limitations, direction of vectors
Professional presentation (10% of the total marks for the assignment)
- Clear statement of each problem and its details and requirements
- Logical layout of analysis
- Appropriate use of diagrams, clear diagrams
- Correct use of terminology, conventions
- Referencing of authoritative sources of equations and data
- Describe construction and operational characteristics of DC and AC electrical machines
- Communicate effectively using terminology, symbols and diagrams associated with electrical machines through professional documentation
2 Written Assessment
Students are required to complete the exercises outlined on the unit’s Moodle website, addressing Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. This mandatory assignment consists of 5–10 problems designed to assess the theoretical knowledge acquired throughout the term.
A detailed marking scheme for each question will be provided with the assignment, and this assessment will contribute 25% to the overall grade for the unit. Assignment questions will be made available on the unit’s Moodle site at the beginning of the term.
For further details, please refer to the assessment criteria.
Exam Week Monday (16 June 2025) 11:55 pm AEST
To be submitted as a PDF file to unit web site, one submission per student
Feedback will be provided within two weeks of submission via the unit website on Moodle.
Assessment Criteria
Each question in this assignment will be assessed separately for the criterion accuracy and correct results. 20% of the total marks for this assignment are based on accuracy and correct results, including:
- Correct application of maths and arithmetic
- Answers clearly identified
- Correct results
In addition, the assignment as a whole will be assessed against the following criteria:
Evidence of correct procedures (40% of the total marks for the assignment)
- All necessary steps in analysis are present on correct order
- Clear presentation of mathematical and arithmetical working linking given details of the problem to the results obtained.
- Evidence of checking results (mathematical, graphical, logic-common sense)
Evidence of understanding of the topic (30% of the total marks for the assignment)
- Explanation of choices made in the analysis (why is procedure required, why this particular procedure)
- Interpretation of results, e.g. limitations, direction of vectors
Professional presentation (10% of the total marks for the assignment)
- Clear statement of each problem and its details and requirements
- Logical layout of analysis
- Appropriate use of diagrams, clear diagrams
- Correct use of terminology, conventions
- Referencing of authoritative sources of equations and data
- Identify the schemes used to protect and control electric drives
- Analyse and formulate industrial drive problems and solve them in a professional manner
- Work, learn and communicate in an ethical, professional manner both individually and in teams, using information literacy skills to investigate problems and present solutions.
3 Practical and Written Assessment
The dates for the compulsory residential school will be communicated to students via the unit website and CQU Handbook website. During the residential school, students will be assigned to teams for all activities.
Each team is required to submit a group professional laboratory report within a specified timeframe following the completion of the residential school. Details of the experiments will be provided through the unit website.
Attendance at the residential school is mandatory for this unit. Failure to attend will result in an inability to successfully complete the unit requirements.
For further information, please refer to the assessment criteria.
Week 11 Friday (30 May 2025) 11:55 pm AEST
To be submitted as a PDF file to unit web site, one submission per student
Feedback will be provided within two weeks of submission via the unit website on Moodle.
The group report will be assessed based on the following criteria:
- Accuracy and Relevance of Information – The report should demonstrate a clear understanding of the subject matter, with accurate and relevant content.
- Application of Knowledge – The ability to effectively apply theoretical concepts and methodologies to the given tasks.
- Language and Clarity – Use of appropriate academic language, correct grammar, and clear articulation of ideas.
- Referencing and Citation – Proper citation of sources following the required referencing style.
- Professional Presentation – Adherence to the laboratory report writing guidelines available on the unit’s Moodle website, ensuring a well-structured and professional format.
- Use of Supporting Materials – Inclusion of all relevant equations, images, data, and tables, included professionally, with a clear and logical layout that enhances readability and presentation quality.
Students are encouraged to review the assessment criteria carefully to ensure their reports meet the required standards.
- Verify the operational characteristics of electrical machines through laboratory experiments
- Communicate effectively using terminology, symbols and diagrams associated with electrical machines through professional documentation
- Work, learn and communicate in an ethical, professional manner both individually and in teams, using information literacy skills to investigate problems and present solutions.
4 Online Quiz(zes)
This assessment consists of five online fortnightly quizzes, accessible via the unit’s Moodle site. Each quiz contributes 4% to the final grade, totaling 20%. The quizzes are designed to assess key concepts from each topic and are an integral part of the learning process.
Each quiz will remain available for one week following the relevant fortnight to accommodate students who may require flexibility in their study schedule. For example, the quiz covering Weeks 1 and 2 will open on Monday of Week 3 and close on Tuesday of the following week. Please refer to the Schedule section of the unit profile for specific opening and closing dates.
Important Notes:
- Each quiz has a fixed time limit and will automatically close once the allocated time has elapsed.
- Once a quiz has started, it cannot be paused or restarted. Students are advised to thoroughly review the relevant material before beginning.
- Each quiz allows up to three attempts, with the highest score recorded as the final mark.
For further details, please refer to the assessment criteria.
5
Fortnightly
Tuesday weeks 4,6,10,13 and Friday Week 8 at 11:55 PM AEST
Results are available immediately after the completion of each quiz
The online quizzes consist of multiple-choice and numerical questions. Numerical questions require the application of equations introduced in lectures to determine the final answer. Depending on the complexity of the numerical question, partial credit may be awarded based on the number of correct answers provided. Multiple-choice questions typically have only one correct answer, and selecting an incorrect option will result in zero marks for that question.
Assessment Criteria
1- Accuracy of Answers
- Multiple-choice questions must be answered correctly to receive marks. Incorrect answers receive zero marks.
- Numerical questions must use the appropriate equations introduced in lectures to calculate the correct final answer.
2- Application of Equations (Numerical Questions)
- Numerical questions require students to correctly apply the relevant equations.
- Partial credit may be awarded if a student correctly applies some steps but does not arrive at the final answer.
3- Multiple-Choice Question Responses
- Most multiple-choice questions have only one correct answer.
- Selecting an incorrect answer results in zero marks for that question.
4- Time Management & Completion
- Each quiz has a set time limit, and once started, it must be completed within that timeframe.
- Students are advised to thoroughly review relevant materials before starting, as quizzes cannot be paused once initiated.
- Each quiz allows three attempts, with the highest score recorded as the final mark.
For quiz schedules and deadlines, please refer to the Schedule section of the unit profile.
- Describe construction and operational characteristics of DC and AC electrical machines
- Identify the schemes used to protect and control electric drives
- Analyse and formulate industrial drive problems and solve them in a professional manner
As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.
Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.
When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.
Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.
As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.
What is a breach of academic integrity?
A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.
Why is academic integrity important?
A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.
Where can I get assistance?
For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.
What can you do to act with integrity?
