Modelling of electrical circuits and calculation methods (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

You will get acquainted with electrical engineering modeling methods and learn systematic analysis methods for determining the currents and voltages of direct current and alternating current circuits. You are able to carry out practical measurements related to course topics in a laboratory environment. The things learned in this course are key competencies in the field.

EUR-ACE ENGINEERING PRACTICE
You know the main modeling methods of direct current and alternating current circuits. You will be able to use systematic analysis methods to determine the currents and voltages of different parts of direct current and alternating current circuits. You know the AC power calculation and understand the importance of the power factor. You know the series and parallel resonance phenomenon.

Content

In this course, you will explore modeling methods in electrical engineering and learn systematic analysis techniques to determine currents and voltages in different parts of DC and AC circuits. You will perform practical measurements in a laboratory environment, which is essential knowledge in the field. You will master AC power calculations, understand the significance of the power factor, and be familiar with series and parallel resonance phenomena. This course provides you with a strong foundation for further studies and practical applications in electrical engineering.

circuit transformations
source transformations
mesh analysis
theveninin's theorem
superposition theorem
phasor calculation of alternating current circuits
complex power
resonance circuits
laboratory exercises
mutual inductance

Teaching methods

Teaching takes place through contact lessons, exercises, measurement exercises and remote exercises.

Exam schedules

Intermediate exams (2) and re-exams during autumn 2025

Student workload

A total of 135 hours of learning work.
Contact lectures, exercises, laboratory exercises in total 40 hours.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient 1: You identify key modeling methods for direct current and alternating current circuits. You will be able to utilize a few different systematic analysis methods to solve simple direct current and alternating current circuits.

Satisfactory 2: You identify key modeling methods for direct current and alternating current circuits. You will be able to utilize systematic analysis methods in solving simple direct current and alternating current circuits.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good 3: You know the basic modeling methods of direct current and alternating current circuits. You can use systematic analysis methods to solve different direct current and alternating current circuits. You will recognize how theory can be applied in practice.

Very good 4: You have a good command of key modeling methods for DC and AC circuits. You are able to independently use systematic analysis methods to solve different direct current and alternating current circuits. You manage entities and are able to apply different solution methods to different circuits. You are well placed to apply the theory you have learned to practical problems.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5: You have a good command of key modeling methods for direct current and alternating current circuits. You are able to independently and creatively use systematic analysis methods to solve various direct current and alternating current circuits. You manage entities and are able to apply different solution methods to even complex circuits. You will be in an excellent position to apply the theory you have learned to practical problems.

Qualifications

Basic knowledge of direct current and alternating current electrical technology and familiarization with electrical safety. Basics of mathematics.

Further information

Laboratory exercises are compulsory. In addition, there is an 80% attendance requirement for contact classes.