ENEE14007 - Electrical Machines and Drives Applications

General Information

Unit Synopsis

In this project-based learning unit, you will analyse and design systems and components that convert electrical energy into mechanical energy. You will investigate the construction and operational characteristics of various DC and AC electrical machines, analyse machine protection and control schemes and select and specify machines for particular applications. Furthermore, you will learn about components and materials for electrical machines, and use power electronics to optimise the performance of energy conversion. You are expected to learn and work individually and in teams to complete projects, to develop interpersonal and technical communication skills and to prepare professional documentation, including problem solutions, electrical designs and project reports. Distance education students are required to have access to a computer, to make frequent use of the Internet. In this unit, you must complete compulsory practical activities. Refer to the Engineering Undergraduate Course Moodle site for proposed dates.

Details

Level Undergraduate
Unit Level 4
Credit Points 12
Student Contribution Band SCA Band 2
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load 0.25
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Pre-requisite: ENEE12015 Electrical Power Engineering

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

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Unit Availabilities from Term 2 - 2025

Term 2 - 2025 Profile
Bundaberg
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Mixed Mode
Rockhampton

Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).

Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 12-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 25 hours of study per week, making a total of 300 hours for the unit.

Assessment Tasks

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This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%).

Consult the University's Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades

Past Exams

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Previous Feedback

Term 2 - 2024 : The overall satisfaction for students in the last offering of this course was 100.00% (`Agree` and `Strongly Agree` responses), based on a 30.77% response rate.

Feedback, Recommendations and Responses

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Source: In class feedback
Feedback
Students acknowledged and appreciated the practicality of this unit, highlighting its direct relevance to real-world problems,
Recommendation
This good practice should be maintained.
Action Taken
This good practice was maintained.
Source: Unit Evaluation
Feedback
Students perceived quiz questions as open to interpretation and subjectivity.
Recommendation
In future offerings, it is recommended that quiz questions should be revisited, and any instances of ambiguity or lack of clarity should be rectified.
Action Taken
Quiz questions were reviewed to eliminate any ambiguities and ensure clear interpretation.
Source: In class feedback
Feedback
Students appreciated the unit's highly practical lab exercises and team projects, which enhanced their understanding of the concept's real-world applications.
Recommendation
This good practice should be maintained.
Action Taken
In Progress
Source: Student Unit Evaluation Dashboard
Feedback
Students have difficulty understanding unit requirements clearly.
Recommendation
The unit requirements and instructions on how to access additional resources should be explained in greater detail in the welcome video at the start of the term. Additionally, students should be encouraged to attend lectures and tutorials for further information and clarification.
Action Taken
In Progress
Source: Student Unit Evaluation Dashboard
Feedback
Students evaluated low in useful learning materials.
Recommendation
Organise the additional learning materials into a clear, easy-to-navigate index on the Moodle page. Highlight key resources in weekly announcements so students know what’s available and where to find it.
Action Taken
In Progress
Unit learning Outcomes
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