Portale di Ateneo - En.Unibs.it

* Principles of Electrical Engineering
Review of electrical circuits: Phasor analysis. Power in sinusoidal steady-state. Power factor correction. Maximum power transfer.
Three-phase systems: Balanced three-phase circuits. Unbalanced three-phase circuits. Power correction in three-phase systems. Measurements of active and reactive power. Comparison between single- and three-phase systems.
Principles of electro-mechanics: Fundamental laws of electricity and magnetism. Magnetic circuits. Properties of magnetic materials. Electro-mechanical energy conversion. Forces in magnetic structures. Transducers.
Magnetically-coupled circuits: Ideal transformer. Ideal autotransformer. Coupled inductors. The practical transformer. Power transformers. Applications.

* Electro-mechanical actuators
Basic electrical machines: Classification of rotating electrical machines. Direct-current (DC) machines. Alternating current (AC) machines.
Advanced electrical machines: Brushless motors. Stepper motors. Reluctance motors. Single-phase motors. Linear motors. Piezoelectric motors. How to choose a motor.

* Power feeding systems
Electrical power systems: Structure of the electrical grid. Overhead power lines. Underground power lines. Design of electrical power lines. Power-system protection. Structure of the electrical cabins. Electrical ground. Low-voltage distribution networks. Electrical safety. Power correction in industrial plants. Effects of harmonics on power systems. Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS). Residential electrical systems.
Smart grids: Introduction to the smart grid paradigm. Measurement and communication technologies. Technologies for network control and management. Sustainable energy solutions. Cybersecurity. Case studies.