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Electric Circuits
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Abstract
Introduction to analysis methods and network theorems to describe operation of electric circuits. Theoretical foundations are essential for the analysis of the electric power transmission and distribution grids as well as many modern technological devices – consumer electronics, control systems, computers and communications.
Objective
At the end of this course, the student will be able to: understand variables in electric circuits, evaluate possible approaches and analyze simple electric circuits with RLC elements at steady state and during transients, apply circuit theorems to simple meshed circuits, analyze AC circuits and understand the connection of the explained principles to the modelling of 3-phase electric power systems.
Content
Course will introduce electric circuits variables, circuit elements (resistive, inductive, capacitive), resistive circuits and theorems (Kirchhoff's laws, Norton and Thevenin equivalents), nodal and mesh analysis, superposition principle; it will continue by discussing the complete response of RL, RC and RLC circuits during transients, sinusoidal analysis – AC steady state (complex power, reactive, active power) and conclude with the introduction to 3-phase analysis; Mathematical foundations of the circuit analysis, such as matrix operations and complex numbers will be briefly reviewed. This course is targeting students who have no prior background in electrical engineering.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Lecture and exercises slides will be distributed after each lecture via Moodle platform; additional materials to be accessed online (wileyplus)
Literature
Richard C. Dorf, James A. Svoboda Introduction to Electric Circuits, 9th Edition Online materials: https://www.wileyplus.com/ Lecture slides and exercises slides
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- BSC , DR , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- written 120 minutes
- Aids
- 1 page A4 - own handwritten notes; basic calculator without communications capacity (ln, sin, cos, power and root functions are allowed)
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture with exercise | Electric Circuits |
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3 h weekly |
Offered In
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Elective Block: Energy (At least 10KP must be achieved for the elective block: Energy.)
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Core Courses (At least two core courses must be passed in each area. All students must participate in the course offered in the area "Interdisciplinary Energy Management")
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Doctorate Materials Science (Further information at: )
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