Syllabus for EECE 581: Energy Conversion

Coordinator

Dr. S. K. Starrett, Associate Professor of EECE
291 Durland Hall, (785) 532-4689, FAX: (785) 532-1188, starret@ksu.edu
Course Mailing List: encon-l@eece.ksu.edu
Course Home Page: http://www.eece.ksu.edu/~starret/581

Textbook

Electrical Machines: analysis and design applying MATLAB
by Jimmie J. Cathey

Goals

This course introduces the basic elements of the power system. Transformers DC machines, Induction machines, and Synchronous machines are discussed. Some discussion of how these components are used in the power system is also included.

Prerequisite

EECE 510 or EECE 519 or by topic

Circuit theory
Basic Electromagnetic theory

Topics

Introduction
Review of three-phase circuits
Review of magnetic circuits
Transformers
Induction Machines
Synchronous Machines
DC Machines
Power Systems

Grading


      Three Exams @ 15% each................... 45%
  
Homework & Quizzes....................... 15%
  
Projects & Participation................. 20%
  
Final Exam............................... 20%
  
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Total.................................... 100%

The grading scale cutoffs will be the traditional 90-80-70-60 cutoffs.

Office Hours

MW 9:30 - 10:20 am F 1-2 pm
The use of E-mail is the preferred means of correspondence.

Homework

Working together with your "base group" is required. Only one homework document per group will be accepted for each assignment, and all group members participating will get the same grade. Each student is expected to understand a complete solution to each assigned problem. Each group member must sign the document to signify his or her participation in solving the problems no name means no credit. A group leader must be selected for each assignment (and noted clearly on the homework document). The leader will be responsible for organizing the work on that assignment, and the leader position must rotate continuously between all group members.

Academic Accommodations for Disabled Students

"If you have any condition, such as a physical or learning disability, which will make it difficult for you to carry out the work as I have outlined it or which will require academic accommodations, please notify me in the first two weeks of the course."

Statement Regarding Academic Honesty

"Plagiarism and cheating are serious offenses and may be punished by failure on the exam, paper or project; failure in the course; and/or expulsion from the university. For more information refer to Appendix F in the Faculty Handbook."

NOTE: The Undergraduate Honor System Policy was passed by Faculty Senate on April 14, 1998. This policy is on the Provost's home page at http://www.ksu.edu/facsen/policy/honorcod.htm

Shelli Starrett
starret@eece.ksu.edu