ELEC 2602
Electric Machines and Power
Modeling and analysis of basic electric power systems. Single-phase and three-phase circuits: real and reactive power, per-phase analysis, power factor correction. Electro-mechanical energy conversion: operation, characteristics and analysis of transformers, DC-, induction-, and synchronous electric machines. Motor and generator operation.
2025
Readings
- Recommended (but not necessary) textbook: S.J. Chapman: “Electric Machinery Fundamentals”, 5th edition, McGraw Hill. Hardcover copy can be ordered from Carleton bookstore for $250.00. It can also be ordered on
2025
Readings
- J. D. Glover, M. Sarma, T. Overbye, Power System Analysis and, 6th Edition, Boston: Cengage Learning, 2016: Hardcover copy is $235.95 (Taxes not included)
Prerequisites & course information
Prerequisite(s): ELEC 2501 and PHYS 1004 . Lectures 3 hours per week. Laboratory and problem analysis 3 hours per week alternate weeks.