ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING.
Professor Rodman.
Mr. Wolcott.
900. Elements of Electrical Engineering. [Rodman.]
10:30-11:30, T. Th. 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. Problem hour weekly,
11:30-12:30, Th. (Fall.)
901. Direct Current Machines. [Rodman.]
10:30-11:30, T. Th. 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 illustrating the methods of
calculation involved in continuous current circuits and practical examples from
standard engineering practice form an important part of the work. Problem
hour weekly, 11:30-12:30, Th. (Winter.)
902. Periodic Currents. [Rodman.]
10:30-11:30, T. Th. 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. Problem hour weekly, 11:30-12:30, Th. (Spring.)
903. Alternating Current Machinery. [Rodman.]
10:30-11:30, M. W. F.
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. Problem hour weekly, 11:30-12:30, F. (Fall.)
904. Alternating Current Machinery. [Rodman.]
10:30-11:30, M. W. F.
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. Problem hour weekly, 11:30-12:30, F.
(Winter.)
905. Electric Power Transmission. [Rodman.]
10:30-11:30, M. W. F.
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. Problem hour weekly, 11:30-12:30, F. (Spring.)
906. Illumination and Photometry. [Rodman.]
8:30-9:30, M. W. F.
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. Problems illustrating computations necessary
for the consideration of the Illuminating Engineer are assigned. (Fall.)
907. Electric Traction. [Rodman.]
8:30-9:30, M. W. F.
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.)
910. Direct Current Systems. [Rodman.]
8:30-9:30, T. Th. S.
Lectures dealing with the fundamentals of electrical circuits and direct
current machinery. Problem work accompanies the lectures. The course is
essentially for the non-electrical engineering students. (Fall.)
911. Alternating Current Systems. [Rodman.]
8:30-9:30, T. Th. S.
Lectures covering the fundamentals of alternating current circuits and
machinery. Brief expositions of the subjects of electric lighting and power
fundamentals. For non-electrical engineering students. (Winter.)
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912. Electrical Equipment. [Rodman.]
8:30-9:30, T. Th. S.
Lectures and computations dealing with the choice, arrangement, and systems
of wiring and control governing the approved methods of installation of
electrical equipment for industrial uses. For non-electrical engineering students.
(Spring.)
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920-921-922. Wireless Telegraphy and Signaling. [Rodman.]
11:30-12:30, S.
A course of lectures once a week dealing with the theory and operation of
wireless telegraph installations, and standard methods of signaling, with particular
reference to their use in war. The lectures are supplemented by practice
in code sending and receiving by various methods, see 970-1-2. (Fall, Winter,
Spring.)
941. Engineering Economics. [Rodman.]
8:30-9:30, M. W. F.
Lectures and parallel reading on the economic considerations involved in
engineering problems. Optional course. (Spring.)
950-951-952. Direct Current Laboratory. [Rodman.]
11:30-1:30 and 2:30-4:30, M.
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. (Fall, Winter, Spring.)
953-954-955. Alternating Current Laboratory. [Rodman.]
11:30-1:30 and 2:30-4:30, W.
This course supplements 902-3-4, 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, 6; Spring, 4.)
956. Photometric Laboratory. [Rodman.]
11:30-1:30, T.
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.)
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960-961-962. Electrical Laboratory. [Rodman.]
2:30-4:30, T. Th.
This course supplements 910-11-12. The work of the first term is devoted
to direct current tests; the second term exercises are on alternating current
circuits and machines; the course in the third term is largely concerned with
calculations and drawings for typical industrial equipments of electrical machines
and controls. (Fall, Winter, Spring.)
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970-971-972. Signaling Laboratory. [Wolcott.]
6 hours a week.
This course supplements 920-1-2. The greater part of the time is devoted to
practice in code receiving and sending by wireless telegraphy. Some time is
devoted to other standard methods of communication. (Fall, Winter, Spring.)
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.
