 | University of Virginia record February, 1911 |  |
Engineering 2E. [Rodman].
The work of the Fall Term is devoted to the study of the Elements
of Electrical Engineering as comprised in the fundamental principles of
electrical measurements and of electric and magnetic circuits.
Especial attention is given to the fundamental laws of Ohm and
Kirchhoff with practical exemplifications in numerous assigned problems.
The latter part of the term's work is introductory to the detailed study of
direct current dynamo machinery.
The laboratory course paralleling the lectures is devoted to the
methods of using electrical measuring devices and to the more elementary
tests of the characteristics of electric and magnetic circuits.
The Winter Term is devoted to a detailed study of the theory, construction,
characteristics and operation of Direct Current Generators and
Motors and the accessory apparatus required for their proper management
and control. The latter part of the term's work is concerned with
the theory, construction and operation of Storage Batteries of approved
modern types. Problem work illustrating the methods of calculation
involved in direct current circuits and practical examples from standard
engineering practice form an important adjunct to the lectures.
The parallel laboratory course is concerned with the experimental
determination of the complete characteristics, the efficiency and the
temperature conditions which are manifested in the practical operation of
direct current dynamo machinery and storage batteries.
The Spring Term is given to the study of Periodic Currents. A careful
study is made of circuits and their characteristics when resistance,
inductance and capacity are present in all their possible combinations.
and complex circuits. Free use is made of vector and symbolic notation
and graphical solutions, while especial attention is given to the standard
methods of nomenclature by means of which otherwise confusing effects
may be clearly elucidated.
The physical conceptions are kept always prominently in view and
the value of mathematics as a tool is emphasized. The latter part of the
course is devoted to a rapid survey of alternating current machines and
apparatus in order to familiarize the student with general types and
characteristics.
The laboratory is chiefly concerned with the more complicated tests
on direct current machines, only a few exercises being devoted to the study
of circuits carrying periodic currents. Lecture hours, 9-10, Thursday,
Friday, Saturday; laboratory hours, 12-2, Monday, Tuesday.
| University of Virginia record February, 1911 | |