Electric Machines
Lecture Notes
The course notes are written by Prof. James Kirtley and are organized by chapter. The notes come without any warranty. They are intended to be helpful but may be full of errors. Corrections and/or questions which lead to better or clearer explanations will be gratefully received.
CHAPTER # |
TOPICS |
1 |
Electromagnetic Forces (PDF) |
2 |
Magnetic Circuit Basics (PDF) |
3 |
Eddy Currents, Surface Impedances and Loss Mechanisms (PDF) |
4 |
Elementary Synchronous Machine Models (PDF) |
5 |
Winding Inductances (PDF) |
6 |
DC (Commutator) and Permanent Magnet Machines (PDF) |
7 |
Permanent Magnet "Brushless" DC Motors (PDF) |
8 |
Analytic Design Evaluation of Induction Machines (PDF) |
9 |
Synchronous Machine Simulation Models (PDF) |
Assignments
Heavy emphasis is placed on the homework assignments. Students are encouraged to read chapters or sections of the course notes prior to attempting the homework to get a better understanding of the concepts presented.
ASSIGNMENTS |
SOLUTIONS |
Problem Set 1 (PDF) |
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Problem Set 2 (PDF) |
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Problem Set 3 (PDF) |
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Problem Set 4 (PDF) |
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Problem Set 5 (PDF) |
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Problem Set 6 (PDF) |
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Problem Set 7 (PDF) |
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Problem Set 8 (PDF) |
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Problem Set 9 (PDF) |
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Problem Set 10 (PDF) |
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Problem Set 11 (PDF) |
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Problem Set 12 (PDF) |
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Exams
EXAMS |
SOLUTIONS |
Quiz 1 (PDF) |
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Quiz 2 (PDF) |
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