Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

The student knows:
- Basics of DC technology
- Basics of electroelectric technology
- make laboratory connections
- perform and interpret different measurements of electrical engineering (voltage, current, pseudo power, high power, reactive power, power factor)
- Calculate theoretical electrical engineering bills with effective values, complex numbers, and pointer counting
The student masters the basics of electrical work safety and knows how to choose some electrical appliances for the most common applications.

Content (course unit)

Basic concepts of electrical engineering, electrical circuits, electrical sources, electrostatics and capacitor operation. DC Circuits, Alternating Circuits, Magnetism and Three-Phase Alternating Circuits. Possibilities of using electricity in mechanical engineering. Electrical Safety and Basics of Electrical Measurement Technology.

Further information (course unit)

Educational methods: teach-in, demonstrations, series of lectures, study conversation, self study/distance learning, exercises, assignments, practical work, coursework, exam, collective learning, net learning, field-work (incl. study trips), laboratory work/workshop, net learning, research project, group exam and seminar.
Literature:
Jaakko Ahoranta: Sähkötekniikan ja elektroniikan perusteet
Lauri Aura, Antti J. Tonteri: Teoreettinen sähkötekniikka ja sähkökoneiden perusteet
Timo Lehmusvuori, Nori El Mahboul: Teoreettinen sähkötekniikka

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student is familiar with the concepts of alternating current technology and three-phase technology. The student knows the basic components and their behavior in alternating circuits. The student is able to use impedance and power coin. The student performs practical tasks with the support of the group. The student is present in the minimum number of hours agreed.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student is able to use basic measuring instruments smoothly. He / she knows the basics of circuit calculation technology and understands the behavior and tasks of basic electrical components in alternating circuits. They are able to apply pointer counting in simple component serial connections and are familiar with the three-phase power components. He performs the assigned tasks independently. He is an active member of the group when working.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student also performs the most demanding computing tasks. He understands the principle of pointer counting and is able to smoothly apply pointer counting on component serial connections. He knows the power components of the three-phase technique, understands their meaning and the purpose of compensating for reactive power. He uses the basic measuring instruments smoothly and is able to make choices between equipment techniques. He inspires and helps other members of the group.

Assessment scale

0-5