ELECTRIC MACHINES LABORATORY
Terminal characteristics of electric machines, elements of speed control, voltage regulation, and applications in systems. Emphasis on the experimental approach to the solution of complex physical problems.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: ( E C E 355 , 356 , or concurrent enrollment) or member of Engineering Guest Students Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe the performance characteristics of electric machines, including dc, induction, and synchronous machines Audience: Undergraduate 2. Use laboratory instrumentation and techniques to take accurate measurements of the performance characteristics of ac machines and their drives Audience: Undergraduate 3. Prepare high-quality lab reports that accurately and clearly present the results of the experimental tests with explanations of the rationale for the test results, including discussion of discrepancies Audience: Undergraduate 4. Follow laboratory safety procedures for safely working with ac machines and drives when making experimental measurements Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe the performance characteristics of electric machines, including dc, induction, and synchronous machines Audience: Undergraduate 2. Use laboratory instrumentation and techniques to take accurate measurements of the performance characteristics of ac machines and their drives Audience: Undergraduate 3. Prepare high-quality lab reports that accurately and clearly present the results of the experimental tests with explanations of the rationale for the test results, including discussion of discrepancies Audience: Undergraduate 4. Follow laboratory safety procedures for safely working with ac machines and drives when making experimental measurements Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027