COURSE SYLLABUS

Department of Electrical Engineering

Salman bin Abdulaziz University
Course number and name
EE3350 : Electric Machines
Credits and contact hours: 3 Credits
The class is held three times per week in 50-minute lecture
sessions. In addition, there is a 50-minute tutorial section each
week (Lectures: Sunday 11:00 to 11:50 am, Tuesday 11:00 to
11:50 am and Thursday 11:00 to 11:50 am. Tutorial: Thursday
2:00 to 2:50 pm)
Instructor name
Dr. Brahim Mohamed Mrabet
Textbook
Fundamentals of Electric Machinery, Stephen J. Chapman;, McGraw Hill.
References : "Electrical Technology", Volume II AC and DC Machines B.L Theraja ,
A.K Theraja
Specific course information
a- Course description:

Introduction
to
machinery principles.
Transformers
(construction, operation of single-phase transformers,
equivalent circuit, voltage regulation and efficiency, autotransformers, three-phase transformers), DC Machines:
(construction, winding diagram, classification, motor
characteristics, speed and torque calculation, speed control,
starting, generator characteristics, voltage and current
calculation).

b- Prerequisites or

EE 2020 (Fundamental Electrical Circuits)

EE2030 (Electromagnetic I)
None

Co-requisite
c- Required/Elective

Required

Specific goals for the course

a- Specific outcomes of instruction
Student completing this course successfully will be able to :
- Know the Constructional details of various types of transformers.
- Know the Basic principles on which the machines are based and the
principle of operation
- Determine the parameters of the equivalent circuit of a transformer.
- Calculate the efficiency and voltage regulation of a transformer
- Know the Constructional details and the principle of operation of

various DC machines.
Understand the Basic principles of different types of DC machines.
Determine the parameters of the equivalent circuit of a DC
Machines.
Analysis the steady state operation of DC machine.
Use software to simulate DC machine.
Collect information by using a variety of sources such as internet,
textbooks and write high quality report.

b- Student Outcomes addressed by the course

Program Outcomes
Course
Learning
Objectives

Outcome (a) : an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

Students apply differential equations and modeling techniques to analyze transformers and
DC machines and to develop the electrical equivalent circuit of them.
Outcome (c) : an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired
needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political,
ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
According to the design specifications of electrical circuit using electric machines, students
will select the suitable machines and will give reasons for their selection, and simulate the
circuits to verify that it meets the specifications
Outcome (e) : An ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems.
Students apply electrical laws and use electrical equations and electrical knowledge to
identify, formulate and solve engineering problems.
Topics covered
Topic
1. Transformers
2. DC Machinery fundamentals
3. DC Motors
4. DC Generators
Total

#Week
3
3
5
4
15

#Contact Hours
12
12
20
16
60

Course evaluation : There are two in-class exams during the term, a final exam and
graded homework

Week due

Proportion

First exam

Tuesday 17/12/1434H

20%

Second exam

Sunday 05/02/1435H

20%

Homework + quizzes +
Attendance +
Final exam

During the term

20%

This will be a three-hour

examination and the date and time
will be announced by the College

40%

Homework and Attendance Policy:

- Student must do his homework independently, Submission must meet the deadline,
late submission will be penalized.
- According to SAU policy, every student should attend at least 75% of the

course classes . Those who fail to fulfill this condition will fail in the course.
Office hours:
location

First floor Room : DF12

Time

Sunday 10:00 to 11:00 , Monday 9:00 to 11:00, Tuesday 10:00 to

11:00, Wednesday 10:00 to 11:00 and Thursday 10:00 to11:00.
Outside office hours, please contact for an appointment

September 2013.
Instructor : Dr. Brahim Mohamed Mrabet