ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING.
900. Elements of Electrical Engineering. [Rodman.]
10-11, 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.
3 hours per week of supervised problem work. (Fall.)
901. Direct Current Machines. [Rodman.]
10-11, 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. 3 hours per week of supervised problem work. (Winter.)
902. Periodic Currents. [Rodman.]
10-11, 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. 3 hours per week of
supervised problem work. (Spring.)
903. Alternating Current Machinery. [Rodman.]
12-1, T. Th. 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. 3 hours per week of supervised problem
work. (Fall.)
904. Alternating Current Machinery. [Rodman.]
12-1, 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. 3 hours per week
of supervised problem work. (Winter.)
905. Electric Power Transmission. [Rodman.]
10-11, 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. (Spring.)
906. Illumination and Photometry. [Rodman.]
10-11, 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.]
10-11, 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.]
10-11, 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.]
10-11, 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.)
912. Electrical Equipment. [Rodman.]
10-11, 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.)
915. Alternating Current Machinery. [Rodman.]
12-1, T. Th. S.
This course is a continuation of 903-4. A more detailed study of the
operating characteristics of alternating current machinery is taken up particularly
treating the machines from the standpoint of design. Problems
are solved to clarify the theory. 3 hours of supervised problem work per
week. (Spring.)
LABORATORY COURSES.
950-951-952. Direct Current Laboratory. [Rodman.]
4 hours a week.
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.)
953-954-965. Alternating Current Laboratory. [Rodman.]
4 hours a week.
This course supplements 902-3-4-15, 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,
Winter, Spring.)
956. Photometric Laboratory. [Rodman.]
3 hours a week.
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.)
959. Electrical Laboratory. [Rodman.]
3 hours a week.
This course deals particularly with the more precise electrical measurements
and the manipulation of instruments of precision used in the
higher grade of electrical testing and standardization. (Spring.)
960-961-962. Electrical Laboratory. [Rodman.]
4 hours a week.
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.)
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.
