Eletrical motors and power production (ELK240)

Introduction to static and rotating electrical machines with a focus on structure, functions and characteristics. It also focuses on the importance of machines for electricity production and distribution, as well as the use of electrical energy to carry out work in industry. The course also provides an introduction to the production of electrical energy from water, wind, thermal power and the sun, as well as the importance of production technology for the function and characteristics of the power grid.


Course description for study year 2025-2026. Please note that changes may occur.

See course description and exam/assesment information for this semester (2024-2025)
Facts

Course code

ELK240

Version

1

Credits (ECTS)

10

Semester tution start

Autumn

Number of semesters

1

Exam semester

Autumn

Language of instruction

Norwegian

Offered by
Time table

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Content

This course is about the structure, functions and characteristics of static and rotating electrical machines. The student must acquire knowledge about the structure of electrical machines and their importance for electricity production and distribution and their importance for the use of electrical energy to carry out work in industry. The course also provides an introduction to the production of electrical energy from water, wind, thermal power and the sun, as well as the importance of production technology for the function and characteristics of the power grid.

Learning outcome

Upon completion of the course, students should:

  • Know the electromagnetic laws that govern the behaviour of electrical machines.
  • Have knowledge of the structure and operation, as well as to be able to analyse the most important machines under stationary operating conditions. This includes transformers, synchronous machines, asynchronous machines, and dc-machines.
  • Know the converter technology for controlling electric machines.
  • Have knowledge of modern electric motors and associated converters, including PMSM and BLDC.
  • Have knowledge of the production of electrical energy from water, wind, thermal power and the sun.

Required prerequisite knowledge

None

Recommended prerequisites

ELE100 Electrical Engineering

Exam

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid
Written exam 1/1 4 Hours Letter grades No printed or written materials are allowed. Approved basic calculator allowed

Written exam with pen and paper.

Coursework requirements

Lab exercises, Theory assigments

6 of 10 compulsatory theory assignments must be approved.

8 of 10 compulsatory lab assignments must be approved.

Course teacher(s)

Course coordinator:

Fredrik Tomas Göthner

Casual teacher:

Nils Jakob Johannesen

Casual teacher:

Merkebu Zenebe Degefa

Study Program Director:

Tormod Drengstig

Method of work

6 hours lectures, 2 hours problem solving and 2 hours lab sessions pr week

Open for

Electrical Engineering, Vocational Path - Bachelor's Degree Programme Electrical Engineering - Bachelor's Degree Programme Industrial Economics - Master of Science Degree Programme, Five Year

Course assessment

The faculty decides whether early dialogue should be conducted in all or selected groups of courses offered by the faculty. The purpose is to gather feedback from students for making changes and adjustments to the course during the current semester. In addition, a digital evaluation, students’ course evaluation, must be conducted at least once every three years. Its purpose is to collect students` experiences with the course.

Literature

The syllabus can be found in Leganto