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ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING.
Professor Rodman.
Junior.
Problem hour, 12-1, Th. Lectures, 10-11, M. W. F.
900. Elements of Electrical Engineering.
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.
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. (Winter.)
902. Periodic Currents.
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.)
Senior I.
Problem hour. 12-1, F. Lectures, 10-11, T. Th. S.
903. Alternating Current Machinery.
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.
10-11, T. Th. 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.
10-11, T. Th. 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.)
Senior II.
12-1, T. Th. S.
906. Illumination and Photometry.
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 Illumnating Engineer are assigned.
(Fall.)
907. Electric Traction.
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.)
Senior III.
11-12, M. W. F.
910. Direct Current Systems.
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.
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.)
912. Electrical Equipment.
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.)
920-921-922. Wireless Telegraphy and Signaling.
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
(Fall, Winter, Spring.)
941. Engineering Economics.
8-9, M. W. F.
Lectures and parallel reading on the economic considerations involved
in engineering problems.
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