California State University, Fresno

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

ECE 121 Electromechanical Systems and Energy Conversion
Spring 2014 3 lecture hours (3 Units)
Lectures: Tues,Thurs 9:30AM - 10:45 AM, EE 120 or EE368 if needed
Instructor: Dr. Woonki Na
Office: EE 262
Telephone: (278)-4824
Email: wkna@csufresno.edu
Office Hours: Tues. 10:45 AM ~11:45 AM, and 2:00 PM~2:30 PM, Wed. 1:30 PM~2:00PM and Thurs.
10:45 AM ~11:45 AM, and 2:00 PM~3:00 PM and other times by appointment
2012 - 2013 Catalog Description: Principles and applications of direct- and alternating-current machinery
and other energy-conversion apparatus; Introduction to power electronics and machine drives.
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: ECE 90, ECE 90L. Prerequisite waiver can only be issued (under special
circumstances) by the instructor. Students who do not meet the course prerequisites cannot be enrolled in
this course. If at a later date it is discovered that a student lacks course prerequisites, an administrative drop
will be processed for that student.
Course Objectives:
The objective of the course is to introduce the student to the principles of electromagnetic energy
conversion devices such as Transformers, DC Machines, Synchronous AC Machines, Induction AC
Machines and associated apparatus. This course gives an introduction to variable frequency drives and their
role in improving efficiency and performance. Three phase systems and fundamental power electronics
concepts will be covered. Computer aided design will be utilized for electric drives systems based on the
MATLAB and PSim software packages.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs):

At a successful completion of this course, you should have achieved the following learning outcomes as
related to this course:
a.
c.
e.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.

"an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering"

"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"
"an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems"
"an ability to communicate effectively"
"the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a
global, economic, environmental, and societal context"
"a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning"
"a knowledge of contemporary issues"
"an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for
engineering practice"

Course Material Requirements

Required Textbook: Electric Machines and Drives

Author: Ned Mohan, 2012,

Publisher: Wiley

ISBN : 978-1-118-07481-7

Supplementary Optional Textbook:

1. Electric Machinery Fundamentals by S. Chapman, 5th Edition, 2011. McGraw-Hill.
ISBN 978-0-07-352954-7
2. Power Electronics: A First Course by Ned Mohan, 2012, Wiley,

ISBN : 9781118074800

3.Introduction to Electrical Power and Power Electronics by M. Patel, 2013, CRC Press, ISBN
978-1-4665-5660-7

Software: MATLAB/SIMULINKs are installed on the Lyles College of Engineering's computer network.
The student edition of MATLAB/SIMULINK is available at the bookstore or on the internet for your
personal copy. The software is extremely flexible, and can be used in many courses for solving differential
equations, signal processing, and system modeling. MATLAB/SIMULINK can be purchased directly from
MathWorks at:
http://www.mathworks.com/products/matlab/pricing_licensing.html?tab=student#student_use
Also Powersim will be used extensively during the semester. Free demo download will be available at :
http://powersimtech.com/

Grading
Grading Components: The course will consist of the following grading components:
1 Homework and Computer Simulations: 300pts
2.Quizzes : 200pts
3.Exams: Mid-term:200pts, and Final: 300pts
All quizzes, homework, projects(Computer Simulations), and exams are mandatory. Failure to take the final
exam will result in an F in the course, irrespective of whether or not you currently have a passing grade.
Please note that I do not anticipate scheduling any make-up exams. If you realize that you will miss an exam
as a result of a serious illness or another emergency, I must be informed as quickly as possible
After your homework , or quiz or exam is initially handed back, you have a week to challenge for the
grading. Besides it is not my responsibility of keeping your works after this period. Up to 2 wks l keep your
work after returned and then it will be discarded.
To help facilitate attendance during the semester, unannounced quizzes may be given, but biweekly basis
quizzes will be expected.

The total points are divided by ten. (In case of not assigning the project, it will be announced in the middle
of the semester).
A(90-100), B(80-89), C(70-79),D(60-69), and F (0-59)
Marks Description Points
A High competence
B Competence
C Minimum competence
D Limited or incomplete competence
F Inadequate competence for credit

Study Expectations: Since this is a 3-unit class, you are expected to study an average of 6 hours outside of
class each week. Some students may require more study time outside of class, and others less.
Homework/ Computer Simulation Reports: Homework and/or Computer Simulation Reports will be
assigned periodically throughout the semester and are intended to help you learn the material and provide
insight into the subject matter. Homework will generally be collected a week after it is assigned, and will
typically involve the problems each chapter we cover. All due dates will be announced in the class or via
the course blackboard website, please attend the class all the times, and check your email regularly for
announcements regarding this course Sloppy or unreadable homework is unacceptable, and may result in a
0%. Furthermore, cheating (such as solutions being copied from the web or another source) will also receive
a 0%, and may result in disciplinary action and significantly impact your grade. The front page of each
assignment must contain the following statement, signed and dated
by yourself:
I have done my own work and have neither given nor received
unauthorized assistance on this work.
If you work in a group in case of project, list the students you worked with on the front page of the
assignment as well.
If your homework is required to be a hardcopy, your work is expected to be as neat as possible. If not, you
will lose the most of the homework credit. Also if more than one page is required for the homework, the
pages must be stapled. If not, there is a 5 point penalty. No late homework will be accepted.
Examinations: There is one midterm scheduled (subject to change), in addition to a final exam. The
midterm will be based upon reading material, lecture presentations, class discussions, homework, and
computer simulations. The midterm will cover all material from the beginning of class up to the exam. The
final will be comprehensive. If you cheat on homework (or are otherwise ill prepared to take an exam),you
will most likely fail the exam, as well as the course.
Note: I reserve the right to ask you to move to another chair at any time during an exam.

Professionalism: In preparation for the business world, students should refrain from unprofessional
behavior. Students should act respectfully to other students as well as the professor. If a student engages
in disruptive behavior, the student will be dismissed from class. Examples of unprofessional (disruptive)
behavior include but are not limited to:
Surfing the Internet
Texting during class
Reading a book, newspaper, or even notes for another course
Private conversations
Arriving to class late or leaving class early
Listening to your I-pod

Also Smoking, eating and drinking are strictly prohibited inside the classroom.

Personal responsibility: You are personally responsible for all information disseminated during the
lectures. Therefore, if you miss a lecture, it is your responsibility to obtain all information presented during
that lecture.
E-Mail: It is expected that additional announcements will have to be made from time to time outside the
classroom. Therefore, each student is expected to check their e-mail on a regular basis to ensure that they
receive any communication from myself.
Audio/Video Recording: You may not record any of the lectures using either audio and/or video without
prior consent from the Instructor.

University Policies
Students with Disabilities:
Upon identifying themselves to the instructor and the university, students with disabilities will receive
reasonable accommodation for learning and evaluation. For more information, contact Services to Students
with Disabilities in the University Center Room 5 (278-2811).
Honor Code: Members of the CSU Fresno academic community adhere to principles of academic
integrity and mutual respect while engaged in university work and related activities. You should:
understand or seek clarification about expectations for academic integrity in this course (including no
cheating, plagiarism and inappropriate collaboration)
1. neither give nor receive unauthorized aid on examinations or other course work that is used by the
instructor as the basis of grading.
2.take responsibility to monitor academic dishonesty in any form and to report it to the instructor or
other appropriate official for action.
3. Instructors may require students to sign a statement at the end of all exams and assignments that states
I have done my own work and have neither given nor received
unauthorized assistance on this work.
Cheating and Plagiarism: "Cheating is the actual or attempted practice of fraudulent or deceptive acts for
the purpose of improving one's grade or obtaining course credit; such acts also include assisting another
student to do so. Typically, such acts occur in relation to examinations. However, it is the intent of this
definition that the term 'cheating' not be limited to examination situations only, but that it include any and
all actions by a student that are intended to gain an unearned academic advantage by fraudulent or deceptive
means. Plagiarism is a specific form of cheating which consists of the misuse of the published and/or
unpublished works of others by misrepresenting the material (i.e., their intellectual property) so used as
one's own work." Penalties for cheating and plagiarism range from a 0 or F on a particular assignment,
through an F for the course, to expulsion from the university. For more information on the University's
policy regarding cheating and plagiarism, refer to the Class Schedule (Legal Notices on Cheating and
Plagiarism) or the University Catalog (Policies and Regulations).
The campus subscribes to the Turnitin plagiarism prevention service (http://turnitin.com/), and you may
need to submit written assignments to Turnitin via Blackboard (http://blackboard.csufresno.edu). Your work
will be used by Turnitin for plagiarism detection and for no other purpose. You may indicate in writing to
the instructor that you refuses to participate in the Turnitin process, in which case the instructor can use
other electronic means to verify the originality of the work. Turnitin Originality Reports will generally be
available for your viewing.

Computers: "At California State University, Fresno, computers and communications links to remote
resources are recognized as being integral to the education and research experience. Every student is
required to have his/her own computer or have other personal access to a workstation (including a modem
and a printer) with all the recommended software. The minimum and recommended standards for the
workstations and software, which may vary by academic major, are updated periodically and are available
from Information Technology Services (http://www.csufresno.edu/ITS/) or the University Bookstore. In the
curriculum and class assignments, students are presumed to have 24-hour access to a computer workstation
and the necessary communication links to the University's information resources."
Disruptive Classroom Behavior: "The classroom is a special environment in which students and faculty
come together to promote learning and growth. It is essential to this learning environment that respect for
the rights of others seeking to learn, respect for the professionalism of the instructor, and the general goals
of academic freedom are maintained. ... Differences of viewpoint or concerns should be expressed in terms
which are supportive of the learning process, creating an environment in which students and faculty may
learn to reason with clarity and compassion, to share of themselves without losing their identities, and to
develop and understanding of the community in which they live . . . Student conduct which disrupts the
learning process shall not be tolerated and may lead to disciplinary action and/or removal from class."
Copyright policy: Copyright laws and fair use policies protect the rights of those who have produced the
material. The copy in this course has been provided for private study, scholarship, or research. Other uses
may require permission from the copyright holder. The user of this work is responsible for adhering to
copyright law of the U.S. (Title 17, U.S. Code). To help you familiarize yourself with copyright and fair use
policies, the University encourages you to visit its copyright web page:
http://www.csufresno.edu/library/libraryinformation/campus/copyright/copyrtpolicyfull.pdf.
Digital Campus course web sites contains material protected by copyrights held by the instructor, other
individuals or institutions. Such material is used for educational purposes in accord with copyright law
and/or with permission given by the owners of the original material. You may download one copy of the
materials on any single computer for non-commercial, personal, or educational purposes only, provided that
you (1) do not modify it, (2) use it only for the duration of this course, and (3) include both this notice and
any copyright notice originally included with the material. Beyond this use, no material from the course web
site may be copied, reproduced, re-published, uploaded, posted, transmitted, or distributed in any way
without the permission of the original copyright holder. The instructor assumes no responsibility for
individuals who improperly use copyrighted material placed on the web site.
Tentative Course Schedule
The schedule and procedures for this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances.

Week

Start Date/End
Date

Topic

Textbook Chapter

Week 1

1/16

Power Basic Review

From ECE90, 102

Week 2

1/21~24

Power Basic Review

From ECE90, 102

Week 3

1/28~30

Intro to Electric Drives(ED)

Week 4

2/4~6

Mechanical Systems for E.D.

Week 5

2/11~13

Magnetic Circuits and Transformer

Week 5

2/18~20

Basic Principle of Electric Machines

Week 6

2/25~27

DC machines

Week 7

3/4~6

DC machines

Week 8

3/11~13

Power electronics basic

P.E. book

Week 9

3/18~20

Feedback controllers for E.D.

Week 10

3/25~27

Midterm-review, Mid-term Exam

Week 11

4/1~3

AC machines

Week 12

4/8~10

Induction machines

11

Week 13

4/15~17

Spring Break

Week 14

4/22~24

Power Electronics Converter(1)

From P.E. book

Week 15

4/29~5/1

Power Electronics Converter(2)

From P.E book .

Week 16

5/6

Review

One or two lectures will be missed due to attendances of some workshops or conferences.
However, extra on-line lecture materials will be available during my absence.
March 10 is the last day to submit a Complete Withdrawal
Final Exam Preparation & Faculty Consultation Days Thursday Friday, May 8 - 9
Final Exam in ECE 121 on Thurs. May 15, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
If you are absent from class, it is your responsibility to check on announcements made while
you were absent.