EEE 308 ELECTRICAL MACHINES II

COURSE PARTICULARS
Course Code: EEE 308
Course Title: ELECTRICAL MACHINES II
No. of Units: 3
Course Duration: Two hour of theory and three hours of practical per week for 15 weeks.
Status: Compulsory
Course Email Address: eee308@gmail.com
Course Webpage: http://www.fwt.futa.edu.ng/courseschedule.php?coursecode=EEE308
Prerequisite: EEE 202

COURSE INSTRUCTORS
Engr. M.R. Adu
1st Floor, SEET Building,
Dept. of Electrical and Electronics Engineering,
Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.
Phone: +2348060352786
Email: mradu@futa.edu.ng
and
Engr.. M. O. Oyeleye
1st Floor, SEET Building,
Dept. of Electrical and Electronics Engineering,
Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.
Phone: +2348028929271
Email: mooyeleye@futa.edu.ng

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course introduce students to
Synchronous Generator: Rotating magnetic fields, emf equations, 3-phase alternator, steady-state
performance, Mathematical representation of cylindrical rotor and salient pole synchronous machine
characteristics. Synchronising torque, infinite bus and parallel operation.
Synchronous motor: construction, characteristics, circuit diagram, Method of starting.
Three phase Induction motor: construction, characteristic, circuit diagram of induction motors.
Torque/slip relation, speed control. Introduction to Induction generators.

Single-phase induction motor: universal motor, reluctance motors, applications.

machines.

Protection of

COURSE OBJECTIVES
The objectives of this course are to:
introduce students to the various types of electric motors and generators available; and
introduce students to the operating principles, methods of starting and area of
applications of synchronous and induction machines

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES / COMPETENCIES

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
(Knowledge based)
identify different types of synchronous and induction machines
explain how synchronous and induction machines works
basic calculation on synchronous and induction performance
understand areas of application of synchronous and induction machines

GRADING SYSTEM FOR THE COURSE

This course will be graded as follows:
Class Attendance

10%

Assignments

10%

Test(s)

10%

Practical

10%

Final Examination

60%

TOTAL

100%

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Attendance: It is expected that every student will be in class for lectures and also participate in
all practical exercises. Attendance records will be kept and used to determine each persons
qualification to sit for the final examination. In case of illness or other unavoidable cause of
absence, the student must communicate as soon as possible with any of the instructors, indicating
the reason for the absence.
Academic Integrity: Violations of academic integrity, including dishonesty in assignments,
examinations, or other academic performances are prohibited. You are not allowed to make
copies of another persons work and submit it as your own; that is plagiarism. All cases of
academic dishonesty will be reported to the University Management for appropriate sanctions in

accordance with the guidelines for handling students misconduct as spelt out in the Students
Handbook.
Assignments and Group Work: Students are expected to submit assignments as scheduled.
Failure to submit an assignment as at when due will earn you zero for that assignment. Only
under extenuating circumstances, for which a student has notified any of the instructors in
advance, will late submission of assignments be permitted.
Code of Conduct in Lecture Rooms and Laboratories: Students should turn off their cell phones
during lectures. Students are prohibited from engaging in other activities (such as texting,
watching videos, etc.) during lectures. Food and drinks are not permitted in the laboratories.

READING LIST
1

Theraja, B. L. and Theraja, A.K. (2005). A Text book of Electrical Technology. Chand
Publisher, Indianapolis, USA. 1231p.

Kothari, D.P. and Nagrath, I.J. (2005). Electric Machines. Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing
Company Limited, New Delhi. 834p

Gupta, J.B. (2005). Theory & Performance of Electrical Machines. 14th Edition. S.K. Kataria &
Sons Publishers, Nai Sarak Delhi. 759p

Mehta, V.K. and Mehta R.(2005). Principles of Elctrical Machines: S.Chand & Company LTD,
New Delhi. 509p.

Legend
1- Available in the University Library
2- Available in Departmental/School Libraries
3- Available on the Internet.
4- Available as Personal Collection
5- Available in local bookshops.

COURSE OUTLINE
Week

Topic

Remarks

1&2

Introduction and Course Overview

Synchronous generator
Development of rotating magnetic field
Emf equations of synchronous generators
Steady state performance

During this first class, the

expectation of the students from the
course will also be documented.
The basic equation guiding the
operation of synchronous generator
will be made known to students
Students will be taught different
types of synchronous generator
available and how to recognise them

3&4

5& 6

7&8

Types of synchronous generators

Mathematical representation of
cylindrical rotor and salient pole
synchronous machines characteristics
Synchronizing torque, infinite bus and parallel
operation of synchronous generators

Synchronous motor
Construction
Characteristics
Circuit diagram
Method of starting
Applications

Reasons for connecting two or more

generators together in parallel will be
considered and the conditions to be
met when carrying this out

Students will be taught the basic

operation, methods of starting and
area of applications of synchronous
motor
MID-SEMESTER TEST

9 & 10

Three phase induction motors

Construction
Production of rotating field
Characteristics
Circuit diagram

Students will be made to visit the lab

to see for themselves how induction
motors look like

11 & 12

Torque/slip relation
Speed control
Methods of starting
Applications
Introduction to induction generators

13 & 14

Single phase induction motors

Construction
Methods of starting
Universal motor
Reluctance motors
Applications
Protection of machines

15

Different methods of controlling

the speed and starting induction
motors will be made known to the
students

Students will be taught the

uniqueness of this motor and area
of applications

REVISION

This is the week preceding the final

examination. At this time,
evaluation will be done to assess
how far the students expectations
for the course have been met.