EET 103 - Alternating Current Circuits

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Description:

Introduction to complex numbers and complex algebra. Phasor analysis of sinusoidal steady-state networks including nodal and mesh techniques and use of network theorems. Power calculations, power measurement, and power factor correction in ac networks. Resonance, network functions, and frequency response. Polyphase systems. Linear transformers. Prerequisites: EET 102 (Direct Current Circuits), MATH 185 (Trigonometry), NSET 101 (Introduction to the Natural Sciences and Engineering Technology) Course Objectives (1) Represent signals in the time domain using sinusoidal functions of time (2) Represent sinusoidal signals in the frequency domain using complex numbers (phasors) (3) Formulate, simplify, and solve complex algebraic equations (4) Calculate the impedance and admittance of arbitrary one-port networks (5) Use phasor techniques to extend dc network analysis methods to ac networks (6) Calculate instantaneous power, real power, imaginary power, and complex power in ac networks (7) Use complex power calculations to compute and improve the power factor of an ac load (8) Determine the characteristics of simple series- and parallel-resonant networks (9) Derive network functions and plot the frequency response of linear networks (10) Analyze simple three-phase power systems (11) Analyze networks containing linear transformers

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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