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EEEN30250

Academic Year 2025/2026

Electrical Machines for Mechanical Engineers (EEEN30250)

Subject:
Electronic & Electrical Eng
College:
Engineering & Architecture
School:
Electrical & Electronic Eng
Level:
3 (Degree)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Hamed Heydari-Doostabad
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

1- Electrical Calculations 🔌:
Phasor analysis of single-phase and three-phase circuits. Delta (Δ) and star (Y) connections. Phase and line voltages. Active, reactive, apparent Power. Power factor. RMS value.

2- Fundamental magnetic circuits 🧲:
Magnetic characteristics of iron. B/H curves. Hysteresis, and eddy currents. Magnetic circuits and electrical equivalent circuits. Sinusoidal excitation (Faraday’s law). Energy Conversion Process.

3- Induction machines 🚎:
Construction. Fundamental analysis of distributed windings. Flux density. Flux, flux linkage, and inductance. Rotating magnetic fields. Development of equivalent circuit model. Torque-speed characteristic. Efficiency. Effects of rotor resistance. Speed control. Starting of induction motors. Induction generator. Applications in Wind energy systems. Voltage Source Inverter.

4- Synchronous machines 🚅:
Construction. Development of the equivalent circuit and use of same in analyzing of the machine connected to an infinite bus. Steady-state characteristics, and operational performance. Speed control. Applications in Wind energy systems. Voltage Source Inverter.

5- Special machines âš™:
Brushless DC (BLDC) Motor (Construction and operating principle, stator, rotor, hall sensor, Voltage Source Inverter). Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM). Switched Reluctance Motor (SRM). Synchronous reluctance motors (SynRM). Stepper Motor. Applications in electric vehicle traction motors.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
1. Apply phasor analysis to single-phase and three-phase AC circuits, including star (Y) and delta (Δ) configurations, to compute voltages, currents, and power components (active, reactive, and apparent).
2. Interpret magnetic circuit behavior using B-H curves and understand the effects of hysteresis and eddy currents in magnetic materials.
3. Explain the construction and working principles of induction machines, including distributed windings, flux relationships, torque-speed characteristics, and their modelling using equivalent circuits.
4. Evaluate the performance of induction machines under various conditions, including rotor resistance variation, speed control methods, and generator operation—particularly in wind energy applications with voltage source inverters.
5. Describe the operation of synchronous machines, including steady-state performance, connection to infinite bus systems, speed control, and renewable energy integration.
6. Differentiate between special electrical machines such as BLDC, PMSM, SRM, SynRM, and stepper motors in terms of construction, control, and their applications—especially in electric vehicle traction systems.

Indicative Module Content:

AC Circuit Analysis: Phasor analysis of single-phase and three-phase circuits, Star (Y) and Delta (Δ) connections, Phase and line voltages and currents, Active, reactive, and apparent power, Power factor and RMS values.

Magnetic Circuits and Energy Conversion: Magnetic characteristics of materials (B-H curves, hysteresis, eddy currents), Analysis of magnetic circuits and electrical analogies, Faraday’s law and sinusoidal excitation, Principles of electromagnetic energy conversion.

Induction Machines: Construction and working principles, Distributed windings, flux linkage, and inductance, Rotating magnetic, Torque-speed characteristics, efficiency, and rotor resistance effects, Starting methods and speed control, Induction generator operation and applications in wind energy systems, Integration with Voltage Source Inverters (VSIs).

Synchronous Machines: Construction and equivalent circuit, Steady-state performance and infinite bus operation, Speed control and voltage regulation, Applications in renewable energy systems and VSI-based interfaces.

Special Electric Machines: Brushless DC (BLDC) motors: structure, operation, Hall sensors, VSI control, Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSM), Switched Reluctance Motors (SRM), Synchronous Reluctance Motors (SynRM), Stepper motors, Applications in electric vehicle traction systems.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

30

Laboratories

9

Specified Learning Activities

10

Autonomous Student Learning

70

Total

119


Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
task-based learning; lectures; lab work; case studies

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Recommendations:

Knowledge of Electrical and Electronic Circuits is strongly recommended.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
EEEN30090 - Electrical Machines


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Quizzes/Short Exercises: Online (https://brightspace.ucd.ie) Class Test: Questions cover all material discussed to week 2, 5, 8, and 11. Week 3, Week 6, Week 9, Week 12 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
20
No
Exam (In-person): Final exam End of trimester
Duration:
2 hr(s)
Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
50
No
Report(s): Lab Report: Report 1 on lab experiments
(Induction motor)
Week 4 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
10
No
Report(s): Lab Report: Report 2 on lab experiments
(Synchronous generator)
Week 7 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
10
No
Report(s): Lab Report: Report 3 on lab experiments
(Stepper motor)
Week 11 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
10
No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

A) Online MCQs/short-answer questions: Online feedback on submitted report. B) Hands-on lab work: Feedback provided in two stages: 1) In-lab verbal feedback to guide measurements, observations, and analysis. 2) Online feedback on submitted lab report, focusing on technical accuracy, interpretation of results, and clarity of presentation using rubrics.

1) Principles of Electric Machines and Power Electronics, 3rd Edition. P. C. Sen, Wiley, 2020.

2) Electrical Machines and their Applications Volume 1 in Applied Electricity and Electronics. Book • Fourth Edition • 1984.
https://www-sciencedirect-com.ucd.idm.oclc.org/book/9780080305738/electrical-machines-and-their-applications

3) Electrical Machine Fundamentals with Numerical Simulation using MATLAB/SIMULINK
Author(s):Atif Iqbal, Shaikh Moinoddin, B. Prathap Reddy
First published:30 April 2021 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/ucd/detail.action?docID=6577240

Name Role
Dongchen Liu Tutor
Mr Cathal O'Loughlin Tutor
Pardis Pariz Tutor
Maryam Pourmahdi-torghabe Tutor
Justin Ugwu Tutor
Angel Vaca Tutor

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Fri 09:00 - 09:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 Mon 10:00 - 10:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Wed 10:00 - 10:50
Autumn Laboratory Offering 1 Week(s) - 4, 7, 10 Tues 15:00 - 17:50
Autumn Laboratory Offering 2 Week(s) - 5, 8, 11 Tues 15:00 - 17:50
Autumn Laboratory Offering 3 Week(s) - 6, 9, 12 Tues 15:00 - 17:50
Autumn Laboratory Offering 4 Week(s) - 3, 6, 10 Thurs 10:00 - 12:50
Autumn Laboratory Offering 5 Week(s) - 3, 7, 10 Wed 15:00 - 17:50
Autumn Laboratory Offering 6 Week(s) - 4, 8, 11 Wed 15:00 - 17:50
Autumn Laboratory Offering 7 Week(s) - 5, 9, 12 Wed 15:00 - 17:50
Autumn Laboratory Offering 8 Week(s) - 4, 7, 11 Thurs 10:00 - 12:50
Autumn Laboratory Offering 9 Week(s) - 3, 6, 9 Fri 11:00 - 13:50
Autumn Laboratory Offering 10 Week(s) - 4, 7, 10 Fri 11:00 - 13:50
Autumn Laboratory Offering 11 Week(s) - 5, 8, 11 Fri 11:00 - 13:50
Autumn Laboratory Offering 12 Week(s) - 5, 8, 12 Thurs 10:00 - 12:50
Autumn Laboratory Offering 13 Week(s) - 3, 6, 9 Fri 15:00 - 17:50
Autumn Laboratory Offering 14 Week(s) - 4, 8, 11 Fri 15:00 - 17:50