Project in Electricity 1 : Electrical circuits

lelec1101  2018-2019  Louvain-la-Neuve

Project in Electricity 1 : Electrical circuits
5 credits
30.0 h + 30.0 h
Q2
Teacher(s)
Craeye Christophe; Dehez Bruno; Oestges Claude coordinator;
Language
French
Prerequisites
LEPL1201 and LEPL1502

The prerequisite(s) for this Teaching Unit (Unité d’enseignement – UE) for the programmes/courses that offer this Teaching Unit are specified at the end of this sheet.
Main themes
This project deals with the design, the simulation and the measurement of small electrical circuits implementing resistors, capacitors, inductors, operational amplifiers and sources. It is also strongly coupled with the course LELEC1370 (Measurements and Electrical Circuits).
Aims

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

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Contribution of the course to the program objectives (N°)

Axis 1 (1.1, 1.2, 1.3), Axis 2 (2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5), Axis 4 (4.1, 4.2, 4.4), Axis 5 (5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5), Axis 6 (6.1, 6.3)

Specific learning outcomes of the course

At the end of the course, the student will be able to :

  • Design electrical circuits consisting of several functional blocks and implementing resistors, capacitors, inductors, operational amplifiers and sources, on the basis of new knowledge acquired in the field of electricity, especially through the course LELEC1370 (Measurements and Electrical Circuits)
  • Model such circuits (functional block by functional block and globally) in order to size its components
  • Simulate these circuits (functional block by functional block and globally) using specialized software (LTSpice)
  • Build and test these circuits using standard measuring devices
  • Compare simulations and experimental results and interpret differences
  • Propose alternative solutions to the proposed circuits, based on a detailed argumentation
  • Establish the limits of validity of a model
  • Apply a system design approach by functional blocks
  • Present the results of a group project through a written report and an oral demonstration.
 

The contribution of this Teaching Unit to the development and command of the skills and learning outcomes of the programme(s) can be accessed at the end of this sheet, in the section entitled “Programmes/courses offering this Teaching Unit”.
Content
The project is punctuated by classroom sessions, problems to solve autonomously and by supervised laboratory activities in close connection with the project.
The project ends with the presentation of a synthesis report and a demonstration/presentation of the developed system.
Teaching methods
Teaching consists in a project performed in groups of 4 to 6 students. The project involves the development of an electrical circuit implementing resistors, capacitors, inductors, operational amplifiers and sources. Examples include the development of an AM radio receiver, a precision balance or an active magnetic suspension.
Evaluation methods
Students are evaluated continuously during the semester. The evaluation is based on the work done during the laboratory activities, the final report, the final presentation/demonstration of the work, and on a written individual examination.
Other information
The participation in this project needs having acquired the basic concepts of electricity dispensed through the courses LFSAB1201 (Physics 1) and LFSA1502 (Project 2).
Online resources
Moodle
http://moodleucl.uclouvain.be/course/view.php?id=8941
Bibliography
  • Enoncé du projet, corrections et informations pratiques sur Moodle.
  • Support du cours lié (LELEC1370): Engineering Circuit Analysis, J.D. Irwin & R.M. Nelms, éd. J. Wiley and Sons, 2011
Faculty or entity
ELEC


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
Bachelor in Engineering
FSA1BA
5
LEPL1201 AND LEPL1502
Minor in Engineering Sciences: Electricity
LELEC100I
5