Course Title: Energy Conversion III
Type of Course: Optional, Theory
Offered to: EEE
Pre-requisite Course(s): None
Basic principles of energy conversion: electromagnetic, electrostatic, thermoelectric, electrochemical, and electromechanical.
Acyclic machines: generators, conduction pump and induction pump.
Nonconventional energy conversion: solar-photovoltaic, solar-thermal, wind, geothermal, wave and tidal energy, MHD (Magneto Hydrodynamic) systems.
Motors and drives: series universal motor, permanent magnet DC motor, brushless DC motor (BLDC), stepper motor, reluctance motor, switched reluctance motor, hysteresis motor, repulsion motor, permanent magnet synchronous motor, linear induction motor, electro static motor.
To understand the basic principles of electromagnetic, electrostatic, thermoelectric, electrochemical, and electromechanical energy conversion
To understand the construction and operations of acyclic machines
To familiarize and understand nonconventional energy conversion
To understand the construction and operations of special purpose motors and drives and their applications
Electrical Circuits I and II, and Energy Conversion I and II courses
| COs | CO Statements | Corresponding POs | Learning Domain and Taxonomy Levels | Delivery Methods and Activities | Assessment Tools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO1 | Understand the basic principles of electromagnetic, electrostatic, thermoelectric, electrochemical, and electromechanical energy conversion | PO(a), PO(b) | C1, C2 | Lectures, Tutorials, Homework | Assignment, Class test, Final exam |
| CO2 | Understand the construction of and explain the operations of acyclic machines: generators, conduction pump and induction pump | PO(a), PO(b) | C1, C2 | Lectures, Tutorials, Homework | Assignment, Class test, Final exam |
| CO3 | Apply basic energy conversion principles to explain the operation of various nonconventional energy conversion systems | PO(a), PO(b) | C1, C2, C3 | Lectures, Tutorials, Homework | Assignment, Class test, Final exam |
| CO4 | Apply the knowledge of electrical circuits, electronic devices, and basic energy conversion principles to explain the construction and operation of special purpose motors and drives and their applications | PO(a), PO(b), PO(c) | C1, C2, C3 | Lectures, Tutorials, Homework | Assignment, Class test, Final exam |
Cognitive Domain Taxonomy Levels: C1 – Knowledge, C2 – Comprehension, C3 – Application, C4 – Analysis, C5 – Synthesis, C6 – Evaluation, Affective Domain Taxonomy Levels: A1: Receive; A2: Respond; A3: Value (demonstrate); A4: Organize; A5: Characterize; Psychomotor Domain Taxonomy Levels: P1: Perception; P2: Set; P3: Guided Response; P4: Mechanism; P5: Complex Overt Response; P6: Adaptation; P7: Organization
Program Outcomes (PO): PO(a) Engineering Knowledge, PO(b) Problem Analysis, PO(c) Design/development Solution, PO(d) Investigation,
PO(e) Modern tool usage, PO(f) The Engineer and Society, PO(g) Environment and sustainability, PO(h) Ethics, PO(i) Individual work and team work,
PO(j). Communication, PO(k) Project management and finance, PO(l) Life-long Learning
* For details of program outcome (PO) statements, please see the departmental website or course curriculum
| K1 | K2 | K3 | K4 | K5 | K6 | K7 | K8 | P1 | P2 | P3 | P4 | P5 | P6 | P7 | A1 | A2 | A3 | A4 | A5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | Weeks | Topics (According to syllabus) | Mapping with COs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-9 | 1-3 | Basic principles of energy conversion: electromagnetic, electrostatic, thermoelectric, electrochemical, and electromechanical | CO1 |
| 10-12 | 4 | Acyclic machines: generators, conduction pump and induction pump | CO2 |
| 13-24 | 5-8 | Nonconventional energy conversion: solar-photovoltaic, solar-thermal, wind, geothermal, wave and tidal energy, MHD (Magneto Hydrodynamic) systems | CO1, CO3 |
| 25-39 | 9-13 | Motors and drives: series universal motor, permanent magnet DC motor, brushless DC motor (BLDC), stepper motor, reluctance motor, switched reluctance motor, hysteresis motor, repulsion motor, permanent magnet synchronous motor, linear induction motor, electro static motor | CO1, CO4 |
| 40-42 | 14 | Review | CO1, CO2, CO3, CO4 |
Four nos. of tests (Quiz, Assignment, Viva and Presentation) will be taken and best 3 nos. will be counted.
A comprehensive term final examination will be held at the end of the Term following the guideline of academic Council.
Class Participation 10%
Continuous Assessment 20%
Final Examination 70%
Total 100%
Edward M. Walsh, “Energy Conversion - Electromechanical, Direct, Nuclear,”
Stephen J. Chapman, “Electric Machinery Fundamentals,” 5th ed., McGraw Hill, 2012
William H. Yeadon, Alan W. Yeadon, “Handbook of Small Electric Motors,” McGraw Hill, 2001
Alroza Khaligh, Omar G. Onar, “Energy Harvesting - Solar, Wind, and Ocean Energy Conversion Systems,” CRC Press, 2010
P. C. Sen, “Principles of Electric Machines and Power Electronics, 3rd ed., John Wiley & Sons, 2013
A F Puchstein, T C Lioyd, “Alternating-Current Machines,” John Wiley & Sons, 1988
Takashi Kenjo, [Akira Sugawara](), “Stepping Motors and Their Microprocessor Controls,” Clarendon Press, 1994
Jacek F. Gieras, Zbigniew J. Piech, “Linear Synchronous Motors,”, CRC Press, 2000
Jacek F. Gieras, “Advancements in Electric Machines,” Springer, 2008