Electric motors and generatorsLaajuus (2.5 cr)

Objective

Knowledge, understanding and proficiency of:
- generation of electric and magnetic fields and how they are applied to electrical machinery.
- working principles,characteristics and design of transformers, electric motors and generators.
- synchronizing and switching on generators to a ship's electric network.

Content

Working principles and constructions including maintenance of transformers, synchronous machines and DC commutator machines, equivalent circuits. Applications. (STCW A-III/1 ja A-III/2)

Evaluation

Students can
- use professional vocabulary systematically.
- use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field.
- promote teams’ goal-oriented operation.
- justify their actions according to the ethical principles of the professional field.

Qualifications

Preceding study requirements are completion of Basics of marine electrical engineering (209911816) and Marine electrical engineering (209911916) or their acceptance.