NG1S851 - Electrical Technology 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 4
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG1S851 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Electrical Technology | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Information and Electronics | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Electronics | ||
| Module Leader: | Clive Morgan, Lahieb Abrahim | ||
| Module Team: | David Scammell, Eurfyl Davies, Leshan Uggalla, Gordon Collins, Sarah Moses | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2015 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100163 - electrical and electronic engineering | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 4 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
To provide knowledge and understanding of the underlying principles of electrical technology.
To develop an understanding of fundamental?techniques for?solving basic electrical technology problems.
Content Summary
Materials -Conductors, insulators and semiconductors; electrical characteristics with reference to atomic structure.
Quantities - Explain charge, energy, work, power, efficiency, voltage, potential difference, electromotive force, current and resistance.
Electrochemical cells/batteries -Basic construction; main components and their functions. Charge and discharge characteristics of common types of cells. Methods of classification. Electrical equivalent circuit representations. Operation of cells connected in series/parallel. Overview of applications - emergency lighting, power system energy storage, renewable energy schemes and electric vehicles (for example).
Resistors - Types. Coding. Standard values. Power ratings.
DC resistive circuits - Wire resistance; effect of temperature. Effective value of resistances in series/parallel. Application of Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's laws, current division and voltage division rules, Thevenin's theorem. Power dissipation. Effects of short circuits and open circuits.
Capacitors - Basic construction and types. Capacitor theory and capacitance. Effective value of capacitances in series/parallel. Capacitor charging and discharging characteristics in the series RC circuit (dc) and the RC time constant; application to timing circuits.
Electromagnetics - Fundamental electromagnetic theory. DC motor and generator principles.
Inductors - Inductor theory and inductance. Effective value of inductances in series/parallel. Current-time transients in the series RL circuit (dc) and the RL time constant.
Sinusoidal voltages/currents - Waveform terminology and equations. RMS value. Phasor representation. Complex quantities.
Single-phase circuits – Reactance, impedance, current and voltage for series RL, RC and RLC circuits. Parallel circuits.
Three-phase circuits - Electromagnetic generation of a three-phase voltage. Line and phase voltages for star and delta connections. Four-wire systems with balanced and unbalanced loads.
Semiconductor devices - Introduction to diodes, transistors, thyristors and triac. Application of devices to the control of power. Basic rectifying circuits.
Oscilloscope - Overview of operation. Use in measuring dc and ac voltages.
Introduction to switches and fuses.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 38 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 10 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 42 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 10 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of fundamental electrical technology theory. |
| LO2 | Will be able to demonstrate an ability to solve basic electrical technology problems using appropriate principles and techniques. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment | Practical Coursework (Onsite) 1 | Exercises undertaken in class or in laboratory aimed at assessing the application of knowledge, analytical, problem-solving or evaluative skills with written report. | 0 | 1500 | 40 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) | Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | A test of knowledge and understanding by unseen questions, delivered onsite and time constrained. | 120 | N/A | 60 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Practical Coursework (Onsite) 1 | ✘ | ✘ | |
| Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | ✘ | ✘ | |