Electric and Electromagnetic Systems: Super Capacitor and Universal Electric Motor Design and Build

Designed a super capacitor using normal capacitors and developed its charge/discharge model. Also designed, built, and analyzed a universal electric motor, alternator, and dynamo.

Mar - Jun 2021

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Mar - Jun 2021

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Summary

These projects were part of an electric and electromagnetic systems course, aiming to provide practical and theoretical knowledge in electrical and electromechanical systems.

Super Capacitor Design

Goal

Create a super capacitor using standard capacitors arranged in series and parallel, and develop a model to describe its charge and discharge behavior over time.

Goal

Create a super capacitor using standard capacitors arranged in series and parallel, and develop a model to describe its charge and discharge behavior over time.

Solution

The project involved designing a super capacitor by connecting standard capacitors in series and parallel to achieve the desired capacitance and voltage ratings. A mathematical model was developed to describe the charge and discharge cycles of the super capacitor. MATLAB was used to simulate these cycles, providing insights into the performance and efficiency of the design.

Solution

Universal Electric Motor Design

Goal

Design, build, and analyze a universal electric motor. Also, evaluate its performance as an alternator and dynamo, producing torque, speed, voltage, and current graphs.

Goal

Design, build, and analyze a universal electric motor. Also, evaluate its performance as an alternator and dynamo, producing torque, speed, voltage, and current graphs.

Solution

In this project, a universal electric motor was designed and built, capable of operating on both AC and DC power. The motor's performance was analyzed by measuring and graphing torque, speed, voltage, and current under various operating conditions. The motor was then reconfigured and tested as an alternator and a dynamo. These tests involved producing and analyzing similar performance graphs to evaluate efficiency and output characteristics in different modes.

Solution

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Matlab

Tinkercad

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Project Planning and Management

Electric Systems Design

Math Model Development

System Simulation

Electric Motor Design

Electric Motor Build

Conclusion

The electric and electromagnetic systems projects effectively combined theoretical knowledge with practical skills. The super capacitor project demonstrated the application of series and parallel configurations to achieve specific electrical characteristics, while the universal motor project highlighted the versatility and performance of electromechanical systems. Both projects showcased the importance of modeling, simulation, and hands-on testing in electrical engineering.

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