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ENGINEERING ELECTROMAGNETICS 2
Course code GU Credits ECTS Credits Prerequisite course(s) Co-requisite course(s) Teaching staff (the first has overall responsibility) Approximate size of class Semester 3KJV 10 5 Engineering Mathematics EE1X (7LXU) and EE1Y (7LYU) Engineering Mathematics EE2Y (7LYV) Prof D C Hutchings (telephone 6026; email D.Hutchings) 80 students 1 Description of course 1. Electromagnetics 16 lectures and 4 tutorials Aims To introduce the principles of electromagnetic theory, and to apply these principles to engineering processes and devices. Objectives Understanding Ability to analyse electromagnetic problems. Appreciation of electrostatic problems in engineering. Understanding of the physical basis for the functioning of circuit elements such as capacitors, inductors, transformers and cables. Knowledge Basic electrostatics, basic magnetics, electromagnetics. General methods for finding capacitance and inductance of any system. Computer aided electric field and magnetic flux mapping. The real performance of capacitors, and inductors. Dielectrics, industrial applications of electrostatics. Magnetic field generating devices. Magnetic materials. Principles of operation of DC motors and transformers. Energy storage. Skills Analysis of electrostatic, magnetic and electromagnetic problems. Calculations of capacitance and inductance of physical systems. Syllabus Electrostatics: Coulomb forces and electric field intensity, Gauss' law and electric flux. Electric potential and field. Calculations of capacitance. Boundary conditions. Capacitors, dielectrics and polarisation. Energy storage. Magnetics: Ampres law and magnetic flux, magnetic materials: ferromagnetism and B-H curves. Calculation of inductance. Boundary conditions. Calculation of magnetic field in two media. Energy storage. Simple magnetic circuits. Electromagnetism: Faraday's law, self and mutual inductances, basic transformers, basic motors.

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2. Laboratory 2 sessions of 3 hours each Aims To introduce computer aided modelling of field and flux patterns in engineering components, the uses of different magnetic materials, and to develop an understanding of the principles of electromechanical energy conversion. Objectives Understanding The importance of various magnetic properties in designing magnetic systems. Uses of electromagnetic modelling in modern engineering design. Knowledge Behaviour of electrostatic fields. Properties of magnetic materials. Skills Techniques for characterising magnetic materials. Use of finite element analysis software to analyse engineering components. Safety and good laboratory practice. Syllabus Electrostatic analysis. Properties of magnetic materials. Recommended books Authors Kraus, J.D. & Fleisch, D. A. Paul, C. R. Title, edition Electromagnetics Electromagnetics for Engineers Publisher Year ISBN Cost McGraw Hill 1999 0071164294 Wiley 2004 0471271802 33.95 Code B D

Codes : A = compulsory; B = strongly recommended; C = recommended; D = wider reading Study times Type Lectures and tutorials Laboratories and laboratory reports Tutorial sheets Review and consolidation of course material Final revision and examination Hours 25 10 20 30 15

These times are a rough estimate of the work required outside formal classes by a typical student. There will be wide variations between individuals, but you will run a grave risk of failure if you spend significantly less time on this course than these guidelines suggest.

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Course information Assessment % 15 Type Laboratory work and tutorials Degree Examination Details Consolidated mark from two laboratory reports and selected tutorial questions. Attendance at laboratory session and submission of coursework is a requirement for the award of credit. 90 minute paper; all questions compulsory

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The degree examinations are held in weeks 12-13; a resit is available in August.

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