NG1S855 - Electrical Principles and Design 01 Jul 2017 - 31 Aug 2023 | Version 2

Associated Module Information

Module Code: NG1S855
Module Title: Electrical Principles and Design
Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science
Faculty Group: Information and Electronics
Faculty Sub Group: Electronics
Module Leader: Alexandre Oleon
Module Team: Rob Locke, Philip Hughes, Abdulkareem Karasuwa, Ben Mehenni, Aliyu Buba, Ian Williams, Adam Jones
First Intended Intake: SEP 2015 Final Year of Intake:
Date Closed: 24 Aug 2023
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 2
Valid From 01 Jul 2017
Valid To 31 Aug 2023

Module Aims

To deliver knowledge and understanding of: \u2028\u2028• the fundamentals of electrical technology \u2028• the fundamentals for Electrical Installation Design \u2028• the application of (BS7671) IET Wiring Regulations

Content Summary

Units and notations SI base units; scientific notation; engineering notation.
Electrical materials conducting and insulating materials; relate electrical characteristics to atomic structure.
Electrical quantities, define and discuss: charge, energy, work, power, efficiency, voltage, potential difference, electromotive force, current, resistance.
Units of measure \u2028\u2028Batteries classifications; operating characteristics and ratings of common types of batteries; operation of sources in series and in parallel.
Resistors types; coding; standard values; ratings; resistivity and effect of temperature; calculation of wire resistance.
DC resistive circuits effective value of series/parallel connected resistors; use Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's laws and the voltage division and current division rules in analysing simple circuits; power dissipation.
Fundamentals of magnetism and of electromagnetism; principles of DC motor and generator actions; generation of a sinusoidal voltage waveform.
The capacitor and the inductor (DC circuit) basic construction and principle of operation of capacitor and of inductor; fundamental equations of operation for the components; effective value of capacitors and of inductors connected in series/parallel; capacitive and inductive time constants.
Sinusoidal voltage and current waveform terminology; sinusoidal equation; RMS value; the phasor; circuit reactance, impedance and power factor concepts.
Oscilloscope overview of operation; use of instrument in the display and measurement of DC and AC voltages and currents. \u2028\u2028Semiconductor devices introduction to the operation of the diode (silicon and zener) and the bipolar junction transistor.
Three-phase - generation of a 3-phase voltage waveform; star and delta connections and voltage and current relationships; measurement of power.
Design of electrical installations for domestic, commercial and light industrial use, using standard circuit conventions.
Apply the appropriate IEE Wiring Regulations (BS7671) seventeenth edition to electrical installations.
Protection for safety. \u2028\u2028Selection and connection of equipment, including types of wiring systems, current-carrying capacity of cables, external influences.
Routine techniques for inspection/testing of electrical installations including Portable Appliance Testing.
Introduction to special installations or locations.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 30
Practical classes and workshops 18
Independent Study 72
Directed Study 80
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 The student will be able to produce routine solutions to basic electrical problems.
LO2 The student will be able to demonstrate ability to meet the training needs of individuals within the electro-technical industry arising from the IEE Wiring Regulations BS7671 17th Edition.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Practical Coursework 1 (Asynch) Lab or event based practical with write up 0 N/A 50 No 40
Set Exercise - Time Constrained (EX) Classroom Test Time Constrained (EX) 1 End of year test 120 N/A 50 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Practical Coursework 1 (Asynch) ✔ ✔
Classroom Test Time Constrained (EX) 1 ✔ ✔

Reading List

Floyd, T. (2009) Principles of Electric Circuits: Conventional Current Version;  9th Edition, Prentice Hall PTR  ISBN 9780135073094.

Institution, E.T. (2015) Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671:2008. Ammendment 3 : Institution of Engineering and Technology ISBN-13: 978-1849192699

Institution of Engineering and Technology(2015); IET On-site Guide; BS 7671:2008 IET Wiring Regulations 17th Edition Ammendment 3 ; Institution of Engineering and Technology ISBN-13: 978-1849192873