Course Overview
This is a rigorous introductory course in electromechanical energy conversion devices. Primary emphasis is placed on rotating AC and DC machines. Following a brief review of electromagnetic field theory and polyphase AC circuits, magnetic materials and circuits are introduced, using transformers as representative systems. A systematic approach to modeling machines is introduced, based on the principle of virtual work. This framework, applicable to general dynamic conditions, is applied narrowly to the steady-state operation of AC synchronous and asynchronous machines, as well as DC machines. Equivalent steady-state circuits are developed for common rotating machines. Practical information relating to general machine characteristics and nominal ratings is provided. Laboratory experiments are conducted to reinforce theory and to provide practical experience with motors and generators.
Prerequisite(s)
- 50% in ELEX 7120
Credits
3.0
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Domestic fees
$771.64
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Explain and Exemplify the behaviour of magnetic circuits.
- Explain and Exemplify the sources and interactions of quasi-static magnetic fields.
- Explain and Exemplify the techniques of machine modeling based on virtual work.
- Explain and Exemplify characteristics and use of equivalent circuit models.
- Analyze the performance of synchronous and asynchronous AC machines.
- Analyze the performance of DC machines.
- Demonstrate the steady state performance of transformers and polyphase AC circuits in the laboratory.
- Demonstrate the performance of AC and DC motors and generators in the lab.
Effective as of Fall 2013
Related Programs
Electric Machines (ELEX 7240) is offered as a part of the following programs:
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School of Energy
- Electronics
Bachelor of Technology Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of ELEX 7240 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 34845
Dates
Sep 02 - Dec 16 Loading
- CRN 34845
- $771.64 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
14 weeks
Instructor
Nurul Islam
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- No class on Wednesday, September 30th (National Day for Truth and Conciliation) and Wednesday, November 11th (Remembrance Day). This course will be delivered 100% in-person at the BCIT Burnaby campus. Labs to be scheduled outside of class hours on Saturdays for a total of 18 hours, on a schedule to be determined on the first day of class. Registrants who are not BTech Electronics students must have program head approval.
Confirmation
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