Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho nº 1469/2007
5 ECTS; 3º Ano, 1º Semestre, 15,0 T + 15,0 PL + 30,0 TP + 3,50 OT , Cód. 912325.
Lecturer
            - Toni dos Santos Alves  (2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
          Previous knowledge of electricity and electronics 
Objectives
          Students should familarised themselves with the constructive structure and appropriate use of electrical machines. 
Program
          1. Introduction to electrical installations (5h)
2. Introduction to automation systems (5h)
3. Introduction to electrical machines (2h)
4. Transformers (13H) 
5. Asynchronous motors (20h)
6. Dynamo/DC motor (15h)
Evaluation Methodology
          Ongoing assessment - 12 practical assignments 
Mid-term assessment - written test, exam, make-up exam and employed student exam
Final assessment - minimum mark of 9 in the written part and a minimum mark of 9.5 in practical assignments
Bibliography
          - Matias, J.  e Rodrigues, J. (1992). Máquinas Eléctricas - Transformadores. (Vol. 1). (pp. 1-137). Lisboa:  Didáctica Editora
- Matias, J. (1990). Máquinas Eléctricas Corrente Contínua. (Vol. 1). (pp. 1-87). Lisboa:  Didáctica Editora
- Matias, J. (1993). Automatismos Industriais. (Vol. 1). (pp. 1-60). Didáctica Editora:  Didáctica Editora
- Matias, J. (2005). Máquinas Eléctricas Corrente Alternada. (Vol. 1). (pp. 1-112). Lisboa:  Didáctica Editora
Teaching Method
          Lectures, tutorials and laboratory sessions, case-study analysis and practical coursework. 
Software used in class
          

















