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ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING.
900. Elements of Electrical Engineering. [Rodman.]
9-10, Th. F. S.
Lectures treating fundamental principles of Electrical Engineering;
basic ideas and fundamental units discussed; magnetic circuits and continuous
electric currents treated in detail; electromagnetism carefully
studied. Special attention is given to the physical conceptions involved
and numerous assigned problems exemplify and broaden the theoretical
discussions. (Fall.)
901. Direct Current Machines. [Rodman.]
9-10, Th. F. S.
Lectures on the theory, construction, characteristics, and operation
of Direct Current Generators and Motors and the accessory apparatus
required for the proper management and control of these machines. The
principles of testing such machines are carefully discussed. Problems
circuits and practical examples from standard engineering practice form
an important part of the work. (Winter.)
902. Periodic Currents. [Rodman.]
9-10, Th. F. S.
Lectures on electrostatic phenomena, variable currents, alternating
currents, and alternating current circuits, both single and polyphase. A
careful study is made of circuits with periodic currents and their characteristics
when resistance, inductive reactance and capacity reactance are
present in their various combinations. Extensive problem work is required
to facilitate the treatment of simple and complex circuits. (Spring.)
903. Alternating Current Machinery. [Rodman.]
11-12, Th. F. S.
Lectures on the theory, construction, characteristics, and operation of
Alternating Current Generators, Synchronous Motors, Rotary Converters,
and Transformers. These machines are considered as units and as integral
parts of electrical systems. The principles of testing such apparatus under
various conditions of loading are discussed and assigned problem work
illustrates the theory and practice. (Fall.)
904. Alternating Current Machinery. [Rodman.]
11-12, Th. F. S.
This course is a continuation of 903. The lectures treat more particularly
Alternating Current Motors, induction, series and repulsion types,
with their characteristics and control apparatus. Methods of testing are
outlined and graphical methods of calculation and predetermination of
operating characteristics are discussed. Problems taken from engineering
practice serve to broaden and fix the theoretical deductions. (Winter.)
905. Electric Power Transmission. [Rodman.]
11-12, Th. F. S.
Lectures on systems of transmission and distribution, with a detailed
consideration of the electrical characteristics of transmission lines; the
electrical equipment of stations and sub-stations, including generating
apparatus, switchboards, control systems and protective devices; systems
of transformation and the economic considerations which influence the
design of the complete electrical system. (Spring.)
906. Illumination and Photometry. [Rodman.]
12-1, Th. F. S.
Lectures on light, its physical properties; illuminants and their characteristics;
shades and reflectors; photometry, standards and apparatus;
illumination calculations for point and surface sources; principles of interior,
exterior, decorative, and scenic illumination. Problem work illustrating
computations necessary for the consideration of the Illuminating
Engineer are assigned. (Fall.)
907. Electric Traction. [Rodman.]
12-1, Th. F. S.
Lectures on the various types of electric motors for traction purposes,
controllers and systems of control, brakes, rolling stock, track, train performance,
and electric railway economics. A discussion with problems of
the complete electrification system for electric railways, including generating
apparatus, transmission, sub-stations and equipment, distribution,
and utilization of electrical energy for car propulsion. (Winter.)
908. Electrical Systems. [Rodman.]
10-11, Th. F. S.
Lectures dealing with the fundamentals of electrical circuits and machines;
This course gives a general survey of the electrical field more particularly
for the students of Civil Engineering. (Fall.)
941. Engineering Economics. [Rodman.]
10-11, Th. F. S.
Lectures and parallel reading on the economic considerations involved
in engineering problems. Optional course. (Spring.)
950-951-952. Direct Current Laboratory. [Rodman and Instructor.]
3-6, M. T. W. Th. F.
This course supplements 900-1. The laboratory work is devoted to a
study of electrical instruments, their use and manipulation; simple electrical
circuits and study of direct current apparatus and its operation;
characteristics of generators and motors. (Winter, 6 hours per week;
Spring, 3 hours per week.)
953-954-955. Alternating Current Laboratory. [Rodman.]
10-2, M.
This course supplements 903-4-5, dealing with measuring instruments
for alternating current circuits; series and parallel circuits and their characteristics;
polyphase circuits, balanced and unbalanced; and alternating
current generator, motor and transformer characteristics. (Fall, 4 hours
a week; Winter, 7; Spring, 4.)
956. Photometric Laboratory. [Rodman.]
10-1, W.
This course accompanies 906. Photometric tests are made upon different
types of incandescent lamps. The operating characteristics of incandescent
and arc lamps are studied. Tests of illumination, interior and
exterior, are carried out. Study of photometric standards and devices.
(Fall.)
The University of Virginia branch of the American Institute of Electrical
Engineers holds regular meetings for the discussion of periodical
literature and the exposition by resident and visiting engineers of present-day
problems in Electrical Engineering.
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