Electrical Engineering

This module aims to enable students to understand the principles of electrotechnology needed for marine engineering.

This module covers both the basic electrical principles and circuits as well as electrical power. The Basic Electrical Principles and Circuits include General Introduction; DC Circuit Theory; Electromagnetism, Magnetic Circuits; Electromagnetic Induction; Electrostatics; Transient Response; AC Circuit Theory. The Electrical Power includes DC Machines-basic theory; application and types; AC circuit theory-phasor diagrams, power, power factor; transformers-theory; equivalent circuits, construction, applications; introduction to power conditioning.

Students should understand the basic principles of electrical circuits and devices studied, with an emphasis on their use in mechanical and related engineering applications. This module enhances the understanding of the origin of electrical and magnetic behaviour and ability to analyse electrical and magnetic circuits, as well as performing laboratory practical to demonstrate electrical and magnetic effects in real applications.