Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra (P COIMBRA 02)
Coimbra Institute of Engineering - ISEC
Electrical Engineering Department
ECTS CATALOGUE
The main language of instruction at Coimbra Institute of Engineering is Portuguese. However,
some courses from degree and master programs can be offered in English and/or with a tutorial
support in English.
During the 1st semester, the interested students have the opportunity to attend Portuguese
Subject “Língua e Cultura Portuguesa” with 6 ECTS. At the begging of each semester, students
can also enroll the EILC Course from IPC.
The ECTS catalogue includes subject contents in English. The Students can choose subjects
from this Catalogue to the study plan proposal (Learning Agreement) to be analyzed carefully
by the Departmental Coordinators and to be adjusted if necessary.
This ECTS catalogue contains information which is valid for this academic year. ISEC reserves
the right to adjust the courses offered during the academic year and is not responsible for
typing errors or printing mistakes.
Ms Dália Pires
International Relations Office
Coimbra Institute of Engineering
Rua Pedro Nunes
Quinta da Nora
3030-199 Coimbra
PORTUGAL
Prof. Marina Perdigão
Electrical Engineering Department Coordinator
Coimbra Institute of Engineering
Rua Pedro Nunes
Quinta da Nora
3030 – 199 Coimbra
PORTUGAL
Tel.: (+351) 239 790 206
[email protected]
Tel.: (+351) 239 790 330
[email protected]
Academic Year 2015-2016
Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra (P COIMBRA 02)
Coimbra Institute of Engineering - ISEC
Electrical Engineering Department
ECTS CATALOGUE
BACHELOR - Electrical Engineering
Code
Title - Portuguese
Title - English
1.º ano / 1st Year
910901 Análise Matemática I
Calculus I
910902 Álgebra Linear
Linear Algebra
910912 Medidas e Instrumentação
Instrumentation and Measurement
910911 Electrotecnia II
Electrical Circuit Theory II
910910 Programação de Computadores
Computer Programming
910909 Sistemas Digitais
Digital Electronic Systems
910908 Matemática Aplicada à Electrotecnia
Mathematics Applied to Electrical Engineering
910907 Análise Matemática II
Calculus II
910906 Aplicacionais para a Engenharia
Software Tools for Engineering
910905 Electrotecnia I
Electrical Circuit Theory I
910904 Introdução à Programação
Introduction to Programming
910903 Física Geral
General Physics
2.º ano / 2nd Year
910920 Electrónica
Electronics I
910919 Sistemas de Energia Eléctrica
Electrical Power Systems
910918 Instalações Eléctricas
Electrical Installations I
910917 Teoria dos Sistemas
Theory of Systems
910922 Máquinas Eléctricas
Electrical Machines I
910915 Introdução aos Sistemas de Comunicação
Introduction to Communication Systems
910914 Electromagnetismo
Electromagnetism
910913 Probabilidades e Estatística
Probability and Statistics
910921 Automação Industrial e Robótica
Industrial Automation and Robotics
910916 Microprocessadores
Microprocessors
3.º ano / 3rd Year - Ramo de Sistemas de Energia / Specialization in Power Systems
910923 Projecto de Instalações Eléctricas
Design of Electrical Installations
910924 Electrónica de Potência
Power Electronics
910925 Complementos de Máquinas Eléctricas
Electrical Machines II
910926 Produção de Energia Eléctrica
Electrical Power Generation
910927 Análise de Sistemas Eléctricos
Power Systems Analysis
910928 Organização e Gestão de Empresas
Business Planning and Management
910929 Gestão de Energia
Energy Management
910930 Qualidade de Serviço em Sistemas de Energia Eléctrica
Electric Power Systems Quality
910931 Accionamentos Electromecânicos
Electromechanical Drives
910932 Projecto de Sistemas de Energia Eléctrica
Electrical Power Systems Project
910928 Organização e Gestão de Empresas
Business Planning and Management
910929 Gestão de Energia
Energy Management
910930 Qualidade de Serviço em Sistemas de Energia Eléctrica
Service Quality in Electrical Power Systems
3.º ano / 3rd Year - Ramo de Automação / Specialization in Automation
910955 Projecto de Instalações Eléctricas
Electrical Installations II
910956 Electrónica de Potência
Power Electronics
910957 Complementos de Electrónica
Electronics II
910958 Complementos de Máquinas Eléctricas
Electrical Machines II
910959 Controlo de Sistemas
Systems Control
910960 Organização e Gestão de Empresas
Business Planning and Management
910961 Gestão de Energia
Energy Management
910962 Redes Locais e Industriais
Local and Industrial Networks
910963 Manutenção e Controlo de Qualidade
Maintenance and Quality Control
910964 Projecto de Automação
Automation Project
3.º ano / 3rd Year - Ramo de Electrónica e Telecomunicações / Specialization in Electronics and Telecommunications
910987 Projecto de Instalações Eléctricas
Electrical Installations Design
910988 Electrónica de Potência
Power Electronics
910989 Complementos de Electrónica
Electronics II
910990 Processamento de Sinal
Signal Processing
910991 Comunicação Analógica e Digital
Analog and Digital Communication
910992 Organização e Gestão de Empresas
Business Planning and Management
910993 Sistemas de Telecomunicações
Telecommunication Systems
910994 Redes Locais e Industriais
Local and Industrial Networks
910995 Propagação e antenas
Propagation and Antennas
910996 Projecto de Electrónica e Telecomunicações
Electronics and Telecommunications Project
910992 Organização e Gestão de Empresas
Business Planning and Management
Academic Year 2015-2016
ECTS
Duração
6
5
5
5
5,5
5
4,5
5
4
5,5
5
4,5
1º Semester
1º Semester
2º Semester
2º Semester
2º Semester
2º Semester
2º Semester
2º Semester
1º Semester
1º Semester
1º Semester
1º Semester
6,5
5,5
5,5
6,5
6,5
6,5
5,5
5
6
6,5
2º Semester
2º Semester
2º Semester
1º Semester
2º Semester
1º Semester
1º Semester
1º Semester
2º Semester
1º Semester
6
6
6
6
6
5,5
6
5,5
6
7
5,5
6
5,5
1º Semester
1º Semester
1º Semester
1º Semester
1º Semester
2º Semester
2º Semester
2º Semester
2º Semester
2º Semester
2º Semester
2º Semester
2º Semester
6
6
6
6
6
5,5
6
6
5,5
7
1º Semester
1º Semester
1º Semester
1º Semester
1º Semester
2º Semester
2º Semester
2º Semester
2º Semester
2º Semester
6
6
6
6
6
5,5
6
6
5,5
7
5,5
1º Semester
1º Semester
1º Semester
1º Semester
1º Semester
2º Semester
2º Semester
2º Semester
2º Semester
2º Semester
2º Semester
Licenciatura em Engenharia Electrotécnica/Degree in
Electrical Engineering
Ficha de Unidade Curricular/Course Unit Description
Coimbra Institute of Engineering
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Title
Linear Algebra
Code:
910902
Scientific Area:
Mathematics
Course:
Electrical Engineering
Term/Semester: 1st/1st
ECTS:
5
Department:
Physics and Mathematics
Instructor:
Paulo Alexandre Mendes Martins Rosa
Study plan:
1. Matrices and Linear Systems
Introduction; Matrix operations and their properties; Row echelon form and rank;
Classification and geometry of linear systems; Gaussian elimination; Homogeneous systems;
Matrix inversion: Gauss-Jordan method;
2. Determinants
Definition and properties; Cramer’s rule.
3. Linear Spaces
Definition, Examples and Properties; Subspaces; Linear combinations; Linear expansion;
Linear independence; Basis and dimension.
4. Eigenvalues
Eigenvalues, eigenvectors and their properties; Diagonalization; Cayley-Hamilton Theorem.
Language
Portuguese
Type of
instruction:
Activities
Total Hours Hours/week
Theoretical
28
2
Practical:
28
2
Comments
Tutorial
guidance
Learning
objectives:
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Perform basic matrix operations.
Compute matrix determinants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
Understand and apply concepts related to vector spaces.
Solve and interpret linear systems using matrix theory.
Understand the importance of linear algebra and analytic geometry in engineering.
Recognize the importance of the algorithms in linear algebra.
Solve real problems which are modelled by matrices and systems.
Licenciatura em Engenharia Electrotécnica/Degree in
Electrical Engineering
Ficha de Unidade Curricular/Course Unit Description
Coimbra Institute of Engineering
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Generic
learning
outcomes and
competences:
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Bibliography:
Develop algorithms using a logical and structured reasoning.
Base problem solving on mathematics.
Compare, with criticism, the results obtained by analytical means with the ones obtained
by computational means.
Select appropriately the accessible information (from monographs, textbooks, web, …).
Expose, using documents, the problems’ solution in a clear and simple way.
Explain the concepts and problems’ solution in an appropriated way.
Solve practical problems with autonomy using, not only the subjects treated in the class,
but also other related topics.
● ANTON, H. - Elementary Linear Algebra, John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 2000. ISBN-13: 9780471170556
● CABRAL, I., PERDIGÃO, C. e SANTIAGO, C., Álgebra Linear – Teoria, Exercícios resolvidos e
Exercícios propostos com soluções, Escolar Editora, 2009. ISBN 978-972-592-239-2
● CARREIRA, A. ; PINTO, G. – Cálculo Matricial – Teoria Elementar, Ciência e Técnica, 1999.
ISBN 972-771-088-3
● FIDALGO, C. - Álgebra Linear, Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Coimbra
● GRAHAM, A. - Matrix Theory and Applications for Engineers, Ellis Horwood Limited, 1979.
ISBN-13: 978-0470270721
● JAMES, G. - Modern Engineering Mathematics, Prentice Hall, 2000. ISBN-13: 9780130183194
● PINTO, G.; MONTEIRO, A.; MARQUES, C. – Álgebra Linear e Geometria Analítica. Problemas e
Exercícios, McGraw-Hill, 2001. ISBN-13: 9789728298661
● NICHOLSON, W. – Elementary Linear Algebra with Applications, PWS Publishing Company,
1986. ISBN13: 9780871509024
● SANTANA, A.; QUEIRÓ, J. - Álgebra Linear e Geometria Analítica, Departamento de
Matemática, Universidade de Coimbra (2003). Available online (Setember, 2009) at
www.mat.uc.pt/~jfqueiro/ALGA.pdf
Progress
assessment:
 Continuous evaluation: small tests and or quizzes (20%) + final written exam (80%).
OR
 Final written exam (100%).
Licenciatura em Engª Electrotécncia /
Degree in Electrical Engineering
Ficha de Unidade Curricular/Course Unit Description
Coimbra Institute of Engineering
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Title
Introduction to Programming
Code:
910904
Scientific Area:
Electrical Engineering
Course:
Electrical Engineering
Year/Semester:
1st /1st
ECTS:
5
Department:
Electrical Engineering
Instructor:
Verónica Vasconcelos, MSc; Adelino Pereira, MSc; João Ferreira, Msc; Frederico Santos, Msc
Study plan:
Basic computer architecture; Programming developing cycle: algorithm, compilation and
debugging; Main programming paradigms; Basic C programming language concepts;
Structure of a program; Primitive data types, variables, constants and elementary operators;
Input and output functions; Control structures; Structured programming: functions; Pointers;
Arrays: one dimension and multidimensional, strings; Introduction to Object Oriented
Languages; Application Examples.
Language
Portuguese and English
Type of
instruction:
Activities
Theoretical
Total Hours Hours/week
28
Comments
2
Classroom, Lectures
TheoreticalPractical
Learning
objectives:
Work / Work Group
Practical:
28
2
Classroom, Laboratory work
Tutorial
guidance
-
-
Students have weekly voluntary
support through instructor’s office
hours (6 hours availability, overall)
The main aims of this course unit are:
To understand the basic computer architecture;
To understand the main algorithmic structures;
To learn the programming developing cycle;
To understand the basic concepts of programming;
To understand the control structures;
To understand the concept of structured programming.
Generic
learning
outcomes and
competences:
At the end of this course unit the learner is expected to be able:
Acquire the indispensable algorithmic structures and programming techniques / tools to solve,
write, debug and test, small applications using the C programming language.
Licenciatura em Engª Electrotécncia /
Degree in Electrical Engineering
Ficha de Unidade Curricular/Course Unit Description
Coimbra Institute of Engineering
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Bibliography:
Progress
assessment:
Luís Marques & Verónica Vasconcelos, "Linguagem C - Textos de apoio", ISEC
Luís Damas, "Linguagem C", FCA - Editora de Informática
Herbert Schildt, "Teach Yourself C", Osborne
Richard Petersen, "Introductory C - Pointers, Functions and Files", Academic Press
Final written exam (80%); Two laboratory mini-projects (20%)
Licenciatura em Engenharia Electrotécnica/Degree in
Electrical Engineering
Ficha de Unidade Curricular/Course Unit Description
Coimbra Institute of Engineering
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Title
Instrumentation and Measurement
Code:
910912
Scientific Area:
Electrical Engineering & Mechanical Engineering
Course:
Electrical Engineering
Term/Semester: 1st / 2nd
5
ECTS:
Department:
Electrotechnics Engineering (DEE);
Instructor:
Helena Jorge Carvalho da Silva Marto
João Cândido Batista Santos
Study plan:
Marina Mendes Sargento Domingues Perdigão
Introduction to Measurement systems: Functional descriptions of measuring systems; null and
deflection methods; input-output configuration of instruments and measurement systems;
static characteristics. Types of errors. Statistics.
The Oscilloscope.
Operational Amplifiers, Instrumentation Amplifiers
Digital to analog converters and Analog to digital converters.
Transducers Fundamental Concepts
Interference Signals and Their Elimination or Reduction.
Data acquisition systems, Signal conditioning
Virtual Instrumentation: introduction to LabVIEW
Language
Type of
instruction:
Portuguese
Activities
Total Hours Hours/week
Theoretical
14
1
Practical:
28
2
Comments
Tutorial
guidance
Learning
objectives:
The main aims of this course unit are to:
Generic
learning
At the end of this course unit is the learner is expected to be able to: use electronic
instruments and understanding their principles of operation; validate and interpret the results
Teach the students the importance of experimental methods in solving engineering problems;
Explain the students how to operate, configure and select electronic instruments and
measuring systems.
Licenciatura em Engenharia Electrotécnica/Degree in
Electrical Engineering
Ficha de Unidade Curricular/Course Unit Description
Coimbra Institute of Engineering
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outcomes and
competences:
Bibliography:
Progress
assessment:
of measurements; 3) understand the basics of Metrology; develop and implement automatic
data acquisition systems.

ELFRICK, ALBERT D.; COOPER, WILLIAM D, Instrumentação Electrônica Moderna e Técnicas
de Medição, Prentice-Hall do Brasil, 1994.

WOLF, S ; SMITH, R., Student Reference Manual for electronic Instrumentation
laboratories, Pearson Prentice-Hall International, USA,
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JONES, L.; CHIN, A., Electronic Instruments and Mesurements. Prentice-Hall International,
Inc. República de Singapura, 1991.

BISHOP, ROBERT H., Learning with Labview 7 Express, Prentice Hall, International,
USA,2004,ISBn0-13-117605-b

Leonard Sokoloff, Applications in LabVIEW, Pearson - Prentice Hall, 2004, ISBN 0-13016194-2.
Final written exam (60%); laboratory work (40%).
Licenciatura em Engenharia Electrotécnica / Electrical
Engineering Degree
Ficha de Unidade Curricular / Course Unit Description
Coimbra Institute of Engineering
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Title:
Electrical Installations I
Code:
910918
Scientific Area:
Electrical Engineering
Course:
Electrical Engineering Degree
Year/Semester:
1st/ 2nd
ECTS:
5,5
Department:
Electrical Engineering
Instructor:
José Manuel Fresco Tavares de Pina
Study plan:
Designing, implementing and maintaining electrical installations of public service and private
(residential, commercial and industrial).
Designing, implementing and maintaining telecommunications facilities in buildings (ITED)
Knowing how to apply the Regulation of Energy Systems of conditioning of buildings in the
energy section
Language:
Portuguese
Type of
instruction:
Activities
Theoretical
Total Hours
Hours/week
14
1
Comments
Lectures, case-studies presentation
TheoreticalPractical
Practical
Learning
objectives:
42
3
Students have to design electrical
installations of public service and private
(residential, commercial and industrial).
Students have to design
telecommunications facilities in buildings
(ITED)
The main aims of this course unit are:
1)Technical Rules of Electrical Installations of Low Voltage
Sizing electrical conductors
Design of electrical circuits
Stereo Protection
Protections overcurrent and overload on electrical circuits
Design of protection of electrical installations
System connection to the land masses
Protectors sensitive defect current
2. Draft Telecommunications Facilities in Buildings
Licenciatura em Engenharia Electrotécnica / Electrical
Engineering Degree
Ficha de Unidade Curricular / Course Unit Description
Coimbra Institute of Engineering
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General information on telecommunications installations in buildings
Systems of radio and television
Fundamentals of Network Coaxial Cable
Fundamentals fiber
Fundamentals XTP cables
ITED Manual
3. Regulation of Energy Systems of conditioning of buildings in the energy section
Generic
learning
outcomes and
competences:
At the end of this course unit the learner is expected to be able:
Bibliography:
Regras Técnicas das Instalações Eléctricas de Baixa Tensão
Especificações Técnicas
Manual ITED.
Regulamento de Sistemas Energéticos de Climatização de Edifícios
Progress
assessment:
Theoretical part: Test with a maximum score of 20. Minimum required: 4 points.
Practical part: Maximum score 20 points.
Presentation and discussion of three projects, one corresponding to the electrical installations
of a building housing and commercial establishment, other facilities on the
telecommunications infrastructure of a building and a third corresponding to a processing
plant.
Presentation of a paper on the Regulation of Energy Systems of conditioning of buildings in the
energy section.
Designing, implementing and maintaining electrical installations of public service and private
(residential, commercial and industrial).
Designing, implementing and maintaining telecommunications facilities in buildings (ITED)
Knowing how to apply the Regulation of Energy Systems of conditioning of buildings in the
energy section
The final rating will be obtained using the following formula:
CF = (CT +3 CP) / 4
where: CF - Final Results
CT - Classification Theoretical part
CP - Classification Part Practice
Licenciatura em Engenharia Electrotécnica/
Electrotechnical Engineering
Ficha de Unidade Curricular/Course Unit Description
Coimbra Institute of Engineering
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Title:
Calculus II
Code:
910907
Scientific Area:
Mathematics
Course:
Electrotechnical Engineering
Year /Semester:
1st / 2nd
ECTS:
5
Department:
Department of Physics and Mathematics
Instructor:
Deolinda Maria Lopes Dias Rasteiro
Study plan:
An introduction to ordinary differential equations:
Terminology; First-order differential equations: First-order linear differential equation,
Bernoulli equation, separable equation and homogeneous equation.
Laplace Transform.
Language:
Type of
instruction:
Differential calculus in Rn:
Real functions of real vector variables (Scalar fields): Notions of topology; Levels sets; Graph
of a function of two variables; Limits and continuity; Directional derivatives and partial
derivatives; Partial derivatives of higher order; The gradient of a scalar field; Schwarz
theorem; Differentiable functions; A sufficient condition for differentiability; Differentials;
Chain rule; Derivatives of functions defined implicitly; Geometric relation of the directional
derivative to the gradient vector; Maxima, minima and saddle points; Extrema with
constraints – Lagrange’s multipliers.
Integral calculus in Rn:
Double integrals: Definition of the double integral of a function defined and bounded on
rectangle; Geometric interpretation of the double integral; Double integrals extended over
more general regions; Applications to the calculation of areas and volumes; Change of
variables in a double integral, Special cases of the transformation formula.
Triple integrals: Definition and properties; Geometric interpretation; Calculation of the triple
integral; Change of variables in a triple integral.
Introduction to vector analysis: definition and properties of line integral; Calculus;
Applications; Vector fields, work, movement and flow.
Portuguese
Activities
Total Hours Hours/week
Comments
Theoretical
28
2
Classroom, lectures
TheoreticalPractical
28
2
Classroom, lectures and problem
solving
Practical
Tutorial
guidance
Licenciatura em Engenharia Electrotécnica/
Electrotechnical Engineering
Ficha de Unidade Curricular/Course Unit Description
Coimbra Institute of Engineering
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Learning
objectives:
Generic
learning
outcomes and
competences:
The main aims of this course unit are:
Learn essential concepts of real valued functions with n variables real or vector values in
particular differentiability, directional derivatives, nonlinear optimization, Lagrange multipliers
method, multiple integrals, line and surface integrals.
At the end of this course unit the student is expected to be able:
To explain the concepts, discuss and present each problem solution in an appropriate way; To
solve practical problems with an increasing autonomy, using the subjects treated in the
classroom and other related topics; To find and select relevant information from different
sources such as monographs textbooks and the web.
Bibliography:
Rasteiro, D. M. L. D., Apontamentos teóricas e exercícios práticos de Análise Matemática II,
DFM, ISEC, 2009.
Stewart,J. ; Cálculo, Vol.2; Pioneira – Thomson Learning
Jerrold, E. Marsden \&, Tromba, Anthony J., "Vector Calculus", 5th edition, Freeman
James, Glyn, "Advanced Modern Engineering Mathematics", 3th edition, Prentice Hall
Adams, Robert A., "Calculus, Several Variables", 5th edition, Addison Wesley
Swokowski, E.W. ; Cálculo Com Geometria Analítica , Vol.2; McGraw-Hill
Marsden And Weinstein; Calculus, III ; Springer
Leithold, L. ; O Cálculo Com Geometria Analítica, Vol.2; McGraw-Hill
Penney And Edwards. ; Calculus And Analytic Geometry; Prentice-Hall International Editions
Demidovitch, B.; " Problemas e Exercícios de ANÁLISE MATEMÁTICA". McGraw-Hill
Progress
assessment:
Assessment can be either continuous or by a final exam during the 1st or 2nd exams ‘period.
Continuous assessment consists of one intermediate test (50%) and a final test (50%).
Alternatively, or in the case the student did not succeed the continuous evaluation, the
assessment is made through a final examination (100%).
Licenciatura em Engª Electrotécncia /
Degree in Electrical Engineering
Ficha de Unidade Curricular/Course Unit Description
Coimbra Institute of Engineering
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Title
Computer Programming
Code
910910
Scientific Area:
Electrical Engineering
Course:
Electrical Engineering
Year/Semester:
1st/2nd
ECTS:
5.5
Department:
Electrical Engineering
Instructor:
Verónica Vasconcelos, MSc; João Ferreira, Msc; Frederico Santos, Msc; Teresa Outeiro, Msc
Study plan:
Sorting and searching algorithms; Memory allocation; Data structures; Text and binary files:
function to handle data files; Dynamic data structures; Linked lists: creating, searching,
inserting and deleting nodes. Introduction to Object-Oriented Languages.
Application Examples.
Language
Portuguese and English
Type of
instruction:
Activities
Theoretical
Total Hours Hours/week
28
Comments
2
Classroom, Lectures
TheoreticalPractical
Learning
objectives:
Work / Work Group
Practical:
28
2
Classroom, Laboratory work
Tutorial
guidance
-
-
Students have weekly voluntary
support through instructor’s office
hours (6 hours availability, overall)
The main aims of this course unit are:
To understand and apply sorting and searching algorithms;
To understand the concepts of memory allocation;
To understand and to apply the different data structures;
To understand the concepts of dynamic data structures;
To understand the principles of Object-Oriented Languages
Generic
learning
outcomes and
competences:
At the end of this course unit the learner is expected to be able:
Bibliography:
Herbert Schildt, "Teach Yourself C", Osborne
Richard Petersen, "Introductory C - Pointers, Functions and Files", Academic Press
Apply the proper data structures to computer-based proposed engineering problems. Acquire
the indispensable programming techniques / tools to solve, write, debug and test, small and
medium applications using the C programming language.
Licenciatura em Engª Electrotécncia /
Degree in Electrical Engineering
Ficha de Unidade Curricular/Course Unit Description
Coimbra Institute of Engineering
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Pimenta Rodrigues, Pedro Pereira, Manuela Sousa, “Programação em C++”, FCA - Editora de
Informática
Progress
assessment:
Final written exam (70%); Two laboratory mini-projects (30%)
Licenciatura em Engenharia Electrotecnica
Degree in Electrical Engineering
Teoria dos Sistemas / Theory of Systems
Coimbra Institute of Engineering
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Title
THEORY OF SYSTEMS
Code
910917
Scientific Area:
Electrical Engineering
Course:
Electrical Engineering
Term/Semester: 2nd/1st
ECTS:
6.5
Department:
Department of Electrical Engineering
Instructor:
Nuno Miguel Fonseca Ferreira
Study plan:
1. Introduction to Control. Examples motivators. Control open-loop versus closed loop
control. General Objectives of a monitoring system.
2. Mathematical representation: differential equation, Laplace transform, transfer
function. Linearization. Response time from the transfer function: decomposition in
partial fractions, transitional arrangements and location of poles. Theorems of the
initial and final value.
3. Block diagrams: successive reduction. Canonical form of feedback. Algebra Blocks.
Transfer function of the open mesh. Transfer function of closed loop. Characteristic
polynomial.
4. Response of the ranking system of order 1 without zero. Static gain and time constant.
Response to the step system 2nd order without zeros: schemes sub-damped, critically
damped and over-damped. Parameters of the response, with the location of the poles
and their analytical expressions. Effects of additional pole and zero. Concept of
dominant poles. Reduction of order dominant poles and pole-zero contempt. Zero in
semi-complex plane right.
5. Frequency response: concept. Function frequency response Bode diagram: amplitude
feature, characteristic of phase, asymptotic approximation. Bode diagram of the basic
factors of a frequency response function rational minimum-phase: gain, pole / zero at
the origin, pole / zero real poles / zeros complex time-frequency ratio. Bode diagram
of system is not minimum phase.
6. Stability limited input-output limited. Test Hurwitz. Criterion Routh-Hurwitz - general
case - special cases: zero in the first column, row of zeros.
7. Effects of feedback: stability, following the reference, disturbance rejection, sensitivity
to parameter variation. Tracking error in steady state: definition. Error permanently
for entry-level, ramp, parabola. Type system. Error in systems with disturbances.
8. Diagram of the locus of the roots (root-locus). Condition module and condition of
argument. Rules for the construction of the diagram of the locus of the roots to gain
positive and negative gain. Zeros of the closed loop. Pole-zero cancellation in the rootlocus. Root-locus as a function of any parameter.
9. Stability analysis in the frequency domain. Criterion and the Nyquist diagram. Net
Gain. Phase margin. Damping coefficient and phase margin. Bandwidth. Relationship
between the frequency response in open loop and closed loop. Stability in systems
with delay. Project supported by the root-locus.
10. Study of on-off control and PID. ON-OFF controller, with and without hysteresis. The
PID controller; Study measures P, I and D, Empirical methods for the calibration of PID
controllers, problems associated with the integral action in the presence of saturation
(wind-up). Compensation fever. Compensation for phase advance and PD action.
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Degree in Electrical Engineering
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Compensation for phase delay and action PI.
Language
Type of
instruction:
Portuguese language
Activities
Total Hours Hours/week
Theoretical
24
2
Practical:
24
2
Tutorial
guidance
14
1
Comments
Learning
objectives:
Teaching students with systematic methods for performance analysis of linear dynamic
systems, as well as methods for designing algorithms for automatic feedback control for linear
systems.
Generic
learning
outcomes and
competences:
Systematic methods for performance analysis of linear dynamical systems. Methods for
designing algorithms for automatic feedback control for linear systems.
Bibliography:
1. Katsyhiko Ogata, System Dynamics, Prentice-Hall
2. J. L. Martins de Carvalho, 'Sistemas de Controlo Automático', LTC Editora, 2000.
3. G.F. Franklin, J. D. Powell and Emami-Naeini, “Feedback Control of Dynamic Systems.
Addison-Wesley.
4. C. L. Philips and R. D. Harbor, 'Feedback Control Systems', Prentice-Hall, 1996.
Evaluation during the semester is done through four mini-tests to assess knowledge, with a
minimum of 8.5 values. The final grade is calculated by averaging the sum of the three best
scores. There will be two written examination (1 st call and time of appeal) within the
deadlines set by the Pedagogical Council. All written tests will include questions of theoretical
and practical and lasts for 2 hours. The final rating will be assigned to the note written test. In
any of these assessments is necessary to obtain a rating equal to or higher than 10.
Progress
assessment:
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Subject Title:
Electromagnetism
Scientific Area:
Physics
Course:
Electromagnetism
Code:
910914
Year/Semester:
2/1
ECTS:
5.5
Department:
Physics and Mathematics
Instructor:
Study plan:
Paulo Jorge Ribeiro da Fonte, Susete Teresa Gaspar do Fetal
1. Recaps of Vector Analysis
The mathematical concepts of the scalar field and vector field. Examples of some
physical quantities that are represented by fields.
Graphic representation of the fields: equipotential surfaces and field lines.
Derivation of the fields in a translation and rotation invariant form
-The operator nabla.
Gradient of a scalar field: definition and meaning.
Divergence of a vector field: definition and meaning.
Rotational vector fields: definition and meaning.
The Laplacian and other second derivatives: the most important properties.
Irrotational, solenoidal and harmonic fields. Potential vector and scalar
potential.
Integrals over the fields
Volume integrals on scalar fields. Meaning and important special cases.
Line and surface integrals on vector fields. Meaning and important special
cases. Flow and circulation of a vector field.
The Gauss and Stokes theorems
Flux tubes. Continuity equation.
Differential operators in curvilinear coordinate systems. Spherical and cylindrical
coordinates.
2. Introduction to Electromagnetism
The phenomenology of Electromagnetism: charges, currents, electric field, magnetic
field, electric and magnetic forces, electromagnetic waves.
Fundamental electromagnetic relations: Maxwell equations, Lorentz force, law of
conservation of electric charge. Main simplified approaches.
Linearity of the fundamental equations: the principle of superposition.
3. Electrostatics
The Maxwell's equations and Lorentz force in a electrostatic situation.
Gauss' law. Electrostatic application to various simple situations. Coulomb's law.
Electric dipole and electric dipole moment.
Calculation of the electric field of a known charge distribution from the principle of
superposition. Volume, surface and linear charge distributions.
The electric potential. Equations of Poisson and Laplace and its application to various
simple electrostatic situations.
Meaning and physical properties of the electric potential. Potential energy. Power and
energy in electrical circuits. Kirchhoff's loop rule.
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Conductors in the electrostatic situation. Relaxation time. Boundary conditions.
Distribution of electrical energy.
Systems of conductors in electrostatic equilibrium. Field lines, flux tubes and matching
elements. Coefficients of capacity. Insulated conductor.
Spherical, cylindrical and plane capacitors. General relationship between current and
voltage in a capacitor. Capacitive impedance. Capacity and stored energy. Volumetric
density of electrical energy.
Dielectrics. Susceptibility electrical permittivity and relative permittivity .
4. Electric Current
Definition of intensity and density of electric current.
The law of conservation of charge in differential form. Integral form: Kirchhoff's point
rule. Influence of the displacement current.
Charge transport in ohmic materials. Microscopic Ohm's law. Conductivity and
resistivity of materials. Superconductivity.
Lines of current flow and flux tubes of the current density. Electrical resistance and
Ohm's Law. Resistance of linear conductors.
5. Magnetostatics
The currents as sources of magnetic induction. Magnetic forces.
The Maxwell's equations and Lorentz force in magnetostatic situation. Mathematical
properties of the magnetic field. Magnetic field lines, circulation and flux.
Ampere's Law. Application to various simple magnetostatic situations: rectilinear
conductor; infinite plane of current; solenoid.
Relationship between electrostatic and static magnetic fields. Magnetic field generated
by a single moving charge.
Calculation of the magnetic induction field generated by a current distribution by
applying the principle of superposition: Biot-Savart’s law. Application to various
simple magnetostatic situations.
Movement of charged particles in electric and magnetic fields. Gyromagnetic ratio and
cyclotron frequency. Analysis of some instruments.
Magnetic forces exerted on a straight current. Analysis of some particular situations.
Force and moment exerted on a coil. Magnetic dipole moment. Some applications and
associated phenomena: universal motor, nuclear magnetic resonance, magnetic
attraction of ferromagnetic materials.
Magnetic field in materials. Diamagnetic, paramagnetic and ferromagnetic materials.
Hysteresis cycle.
6. Electromagnetic induction
Electromotive force induced in a conductor in motion and its relationship with
Faraday's law. Faraday generator. Faraday generator efficiency. Related Applications:
electromagnetic brake, asynchronous motor and generator.
The Maxwell's equations in the presence of magnetic fields in varying in time. Quasistatic approximation. Laws of Faraday and Lenz.
Law of the meshes in the presence of magnetic fields varying in time. Electromotive
force induced in a circuit. Principle of the alternator.
Auto induction. General relationship between current and voltage of an inductance.
Inductive impedance. Stored energy. Space density of magnetic energy. Calculation of
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the coefficient of self induction in several simple situations.
Systems of two circuits. Coefficients of mutual induction. The ideal transformer.
7. Electromagnetic Radiation
The Maxwell equations in a vacuum.
Solution for plane and spherical electromagnetic waves. Polarization. Light as an
electromagnetic phenomenon.
Harmonic waves. Phase velocity, wave number, wavelength, frequency, period.
Electromagnetic spectrum.
Energy of the electromagnetic field. Poynting Vector and Poynting flux vector.
Field of radiation of the dipole antena. Directivity and polarization.
Electromagnetic waves in the material media.
Language:
Type of
instruction:
Activities
Total Hours Hours/week
Theoretical
28
2
TheoreticalPractical
14
1
Practical
14
1
Comments
Tutorial
guidance
Learning
objectives:
Generic
learning
outcomes and
competences:
Bibliography:
In this course will be acquired competences on the understanding of Nature in the domain of
the Electromagnetic phenomena, emphasizing the most technologically more important
concepts. The theoretical studies are complemented with laboratory work.
It is developed the knowledge and ability to understand the field of electromagnetism, leaning
on the high-school level of expertise and on adequate and updated texts of international
authors.
The knowledge acquired is promoted by conducting theoretical and practical exercises and
applied in the laboratories, which develop a professional attitude towards work.
The student is compelled to engage in situations of a practical nature (laboratories) or
theoretical-practical (written examinations) where he should carry out judgments and
decisions.
The subjects taught are largely basic concepts of scientific and technical literacy, relevant to a
broad understanding of nature and applications, and in the communication of ideas with
scientific basis. The laboratory group work allows exercising interpersonal exchanges of ideas
and discussion of problems and solutions.
The individual study of the subjects taught, supported by tutorial contacts, forms an important
part of the work plan, acquiring the students habits of autonomous acquisition of knowledge.
• Física para cientistas e engenheiros, v.2, 5ª edição, Mosca e Tipler, Editora LTC, 2007 (english
version available)
• The Feynman Lectures on Physics v.2, R.P. Feynman, R.B. Leighton, M.Sands, AddisonWesley, Reading, Massachusetts, 1964.
• Vector Analysis and an introduction to tensor analysis, M. R. Spiegel, Schaum Publishing
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Company, 1959.
Progress
assessment:
The laboratory work is evaluated by short written reports, with a maximum of 4 points (L).
There will be final written exams required by the ISEC rules, with a maximum of 20 points (E).
Approval is granted when L+0.8xE>9.500.
Licenciatura em Engenharia Electrotécnica / Degree
in Electrical Engineering
Ficha de Unidade Curricular/Course Unit Description
Coimbra Institute of Engineering
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Title
Introduction to Communication Systems
Code:
910915
Scientific Area:
Electrical Engineering
Course:
Degree in Electrical Engineering
Term/Semester: 2nd/1st
ECTS:
6.5
Department:
Electrical Engineering
Fernando Lopes, Phd; Victor Santos, PhD, Alexandre Melo, MSc; João Perdigoto, MSc,
Frederico Santos, MSc
Instructor:
Study plan:
Signals and Noise;
Principles of Information Theory;
Principles of Source and Channel Coding;
Transmission Media;
Limitations of Physical Media;
Channel Bandwidth and Capacity;
Baseband Transmission;
Analog Modulation Techniques ;
Digital Modulation Techniques;
Fundamentals of Radio Propagation;
Power Budget, Noise Budget and Applications;
Applications to Telecommunication Infrastructures in Buildings.
Language
Portuguese and English
Type of
instruction:
Activities
Comments
Theoretical
28
2
Classroom, Lectures
Practical:
28
2
Classroom, Laboratory work
1
1 hour classroom guidance.
Extra weekly voluntary support
through instructor’s office hours
(6 hours availability, overall)
Tutorial
guidance
Learning
objectives:
Total Hours Hours/week
14
The main aims of this course unit are:
To understand the representation of information by means of electrical signals;
To understand the nature, representation and effects of noise in communication systems;
To understand the principles of information theory, source and channel coding;
To know the most relevant characteristics of physical transmission media;
To know the basic transmission techniques used for baseband media transmission;
To understand the physical limitations for the transmission of information signals;
To understand the principles and the motivations for modulation;
Licenciatura em Engenharia Electrotécnica / Degree
in Electrical Engineering
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To know and understand the more representative analog and digital modulation techniques;
To understand the principles of light propagation applied to fiber optics communications;
To understand the principles radio propagation applied radio communications;
To know the motivations and principles of electrical Interfaces and Networks.
Generic
learning
outcomes and
competences:
At the end of this course unit the learner is expected to be able:
To understand the fundamentals of communications systems, including the information
concept, signal time and frequency representation, principles of transmission media, signal
transmission, noise aspects, modulation techniques and networks;
To understand and analyze simple communication systems;
To design and implement simple analog and digital communication systems;
To understand and implement technical and legal requirements for the project of
communication infrastructures in buildings.
Bibliography:
Carlson, B.A. - Communication Systems: An introduction to Signals and Noise in Electrical
Communication, 4th Ed., McGraw-Hill, 2002. ISBN 007009960X.
Haykin, Simon, An Introduction to Digital and Analog Communications, John Wiley & Sons,
1989. ISBN: 0-471-85978-8.
Fontolliet, Pierre-Gerard - Telecommunication Systems, Addison Wesley, 1986. ISBN:
089006184X.
Forouzan, B.A. - Data Communications and Networking, 2nd Ed., 2000. ISBN 0-07-118160-1.
Copies of Lecture Slides.
Theory progress (10%)
Laboratory attendance and projects – Study Papers, 4 Laboratory Projects (30%)
Final written exam (Theory and practical exercises) (60%)
Progress
assessment:
Licenciatura em Engª Electrotécncia / Degree in Electrical
Engineering
Ficha de Unidade Curricular/Course Unit Description
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Title
Industrial Automation and Robotics
Code:
910921
Scientific Area:
Electrical Engineering
Course:
Electrical Engineering
Term/Semester: 2nd/2nd
ECTS:
6
Department:
Electrical Engineering
Inácio Sousa Adelino da Fonseca, Msc; José Pedro Nogueira Amaro, Msc, João Paulo Ferreira,
Msc
Instructor:
Study plan:
Introduction to pneumatics. Industrial sensors and actuators. Programmable logic controllers
and their programming.
GRAFCET; Ladder; Instruction Language; HMI Interfaces (SCADA); Interconnection with PCs;
Introduction to Robotics.
Language
Type of
instruction:
Learning
objectives:
Portuguese, English or Portuguese and English
Activities
Total Hours Hours/week
Comments
Theoretical
28
2
Classroom, Lectures
Practical:
28
2
Classroom, Laboratory work
Tutorial
guidance
-
-
Students have weekly support
through the office hours of teachers
Learn PLC programs and electric and pneumatic equipment.
Install and maintain electrical traction, elevators and vending machines.
Implement and maintain automated robotic systems.
Implement programs and automated systems with simple computer vision systems.
Generic
learning
outcomes and
competences:
Bibliography:
Progress
assessment:
Understand industrial automation systems
Understand industrial robotic systems.
Ability to understand technical solutions proposed by an employer to a client.
Ability to select technical solutions and to argue with the employer or client in the context of
automation and robotics.
Industrial Automation, ETEP Editions; PLCs, ETEP Editions; Texts of the discipline, "Automation
and Robotics”
Final Exame, (45%); Laboratory work during the semester, (55%).
Licenciatura em Engenharia Electrotécnica/
Degree in Electrical Engineering
Coimbra Institute of Engineering
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Title
Electronics I
Code:
910920
Scientific Area:
Electrical Engineering
Course:
Electrical Engineering
Year/Semester:
2nd/2nd
ECTS:
6,5
Department:
Electrical Engineering
Instructor:
António Luis Marques, MSc; João Silvestre, MSc; Frederico Santos, MSc
Study plan:
1. Simple and Compound Semiconductors. Materials and crystal structure. Intrinsic and
extrinsic semiconductors. Generation and Recombination.
2. Junction Diodes. Current-voltage characteristics and dynamic regime. Rectifier and limiting
circuits. Optoelectronic devices: Photodiodes, solar cells and LEDs.
3. Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJT). Physical Operation. Current-voltage characteristics and
dynamic regime. Single-stage Amplifier circuits : biasing and small signal analysis of following
topologies: Common Emitter, Common Collector and Common Base. Basic digital gates based
on BJTs and FETs – AND, OR and NOT.
4. Field Effect transistors. J-FET and MOS-FET: physical operation. Current-voltage
characteristics and dynamic regime. Amplifier Circuits: biasing and small signal analysis of
following topologies: Common Source, Common Drain and Common Gate. The simple MOS
and CMOS inverter circuit
Language
Portuguese
Type of
instruction:
Learning
objectives:
Activities
Total Hours
Hours/week
Comments
Theoretical
28
2
Classroom, Lectures
Practical:
28
2
Classroom, Laboratory work
Tutorial
guidance
14
1
Classroom, problem solving
The main aims of this course unit are:
To know and understand how semiconductor devices works and basic circuits where they are
used.
To know and use simulation tools
To know and properly use test and measurement equipment.
Generic
learning
outcomes and
competences:
At the end of this course unit the student is expected to be able:
Analyze, design, implement and debug basic analog electronic circuits that use semiconductor
devices.
Licenciatura em Engenharia Electrotécnica/
Degree in Electrical Engineering
Coimbra Institute of Engineering
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Bibliography:
Progress
assessment:
Robert Boylestad e Louis Nashelsky, Dispositivos Electrónicos e Teoria dos Circuitos, Quinta
Edição, Prentice-Hall do Brasil
Stanley G. Burns e Paul. R. Bond, Principles of Electronics Circuits, Second Edition, PWS
Publishing Company
Malvino, Princípios de Electrónica, Vol1 e 2, Sexta Edição, McGraw-Hill
Slides utilizados nas aulas teóricas.
PSpice Manual / Tutorial.
Exercise sheets.
This discipline has two mandatory components: Theoretical component (T) and Laboratory
component (L).
1. Laboratory: Lab works in group, with compulsory reports. Individual grading, contributing
with 30% for the final grade. Minimum grade of 10/20 in this component.
2. Final examination. It contributes 65% for the final grade. Approval in this course requires a
minimum grade of 8/20 in this component.
3. Participation in Tutorial guidance classes grants 5% of final grade. No minimum.
Licenciatura em Engenharia Electrotécnica / Electrical
Engineering Degree
Ficha de Unidade Curricular / Course Unit Description
Coimbra Institute of Engineering
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Title:
Electrical Power Systems
Code:
910919
Scientific Area:
Electrical Engineering
Course:
Electrical Engineering Degree
Year/Semester:
2rd / 2st
ECTS:
6
Department:
Electrical Engineering
Instructor:
José Manuel Beirão Andrês
Study plan:
Basic concepts of Electric Power Systems.
Study and modeling of the principal components: transformers, synchronous machine, electric
power lines and loads.
Power flow analysis: Gauss-Seidel method, Newton-Raphson method, fast decouple method
and DC model.
Protection systems.
Concepts of economic and financial analysis.
Introduction to SCADA .
Language:
Portuguese
Type of
instruction:
Activities
Total Hours Hours/week
Comments
Theoretical
28
2
Lectures, case-studies presentation
TheoreticalPractical
28
2
Problem solving, case-studies
analysis using software simulation
Tutorial
guidance
Students have weekly 6 hours of
voluntary support through
instructor’s office hours
Learning
objectives:
The main aims of this course unit are:
Generic
learning
outcomes and
competences:
At the end of this course unit the learner is expected to be able:
To become familiar with the concepts related with all main aspects of an EPS: technical issues,
efficiency and economical analysis.
To understand the modern power system mix and select the most adequate solutions for each
problem.
To familiarize students with the basic concepts of an Electrical Power System;
To develop analytical skills needed for modeling the different components of an EPS and to
calculate power flows.
To understand the operation of the EPS protection system and the equipment used.
Understand and apply basic concepts of economic and financial analysis to the EPS
To understand the modern power system paradigm.
Licenciatura em Engenharia Electrotécnica / Electrical
Engineering Degree
Ficha de Unidade Curricular / Course Unit Description
Coimbra Institute of Engineering
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Bibliography:
Progress
assessment:
To argue with employer or client defending the solution proposed.
• Sucena Paiva, Redes de Energia Eléctrica uma Análise Sistémica, IST Press 2007
• O. I. Elderd, Electric Energy Systems Theory: An Introduction, McGraw-Hill
• W. Stevenson, Elements of Power System Analysis, McGraw-Hill
• B. M. Weedy, Electric Power Systems, John Wiley & Son
Final written exam (80%);
or
Continuous evaluation: four written assignments (80%);
Licenciatura em Engenharia Electrotécnica/Degree in
Electrical Engineering
Ficha de Unidade Curricular/Course Unit Description
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Title
Electrical Machines I
Code:
910922
Scientific Area:
Electrical Engineering
Course:
Electrical Engineering Degree
Term/Semester: 2rd/2nd
ECTS:
6,5
Department:
Department of Electrical Engineering
Joaquim Ferreira dos Santos Carvalho / Fernando José Teixeira Estêvão Ferreira / José Ladeira
Francisco / João Pedro Fernandes Trovão
Instructor:
Study plan:
General principles of electric machines: Constitution. Materials. Principal physical laws of
electrical machines. Electromechanical energy conversion.
Power Transformers: Types and construction of transformers.
Single-phase transformers: Construction types. Operation principle. Noload and load
equations. Equivalent circuits. Rated values. Internal voltage drop. External characteristic.
Power, losses and efficiency. Standard tests. Parallel operation.
Three-phase transformers: Core types. Windings connections. Operation in balanced systems.
Advantages of each winding connection. Parallel grouping. Harmonic content of no-load
current. Unbalanced loads.
Transformers for special purposes: Instrument transformers. Autotransformers
Asynchronous machines:
Three-phase asynchronous machines: Physical constitution and operation principle. Operation
equations and equivalent circuit. Power flow, torque and efficiency. Electromechanical and
mechanical characteristics. Parameter’s influence on motor behavior. Circle diagram. Standard
tests. Starting methods. Double cage motors and deep-bar effects. Speed control. Braking
methods. Asynchronous generators.
Single-phase induction motor: Physical constitution and operation principle. Equivalent
circuit. Power and torque. Starting methods. Standard tests.
Language
Portuguese
Type of
instruction:
Learning
objectives:
Activities
Total Hours Hours/week
Comments
Theoretical
28
2
Lectures
Practical:
28
2
Laboratory works
Tutorial
guidance
14
1
Problem solving
The main aims of this course unit are:
Know mechanical construction, operation principles and equivalent circuits and applications of
transformers and asynchronous machines.
Licenciatura em Engenharia Electrotécnica/Degree in
Electrical Engineering
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Familiarize students with these electrical machines
Operate in electrical machines laboratory ambient
Generic
learning
outcomes and
competences:
Bibliography:
Progress
assessment:
At the end of this course unit is the learner is expected to be able:
To test, connect and operate with transformers and asynchronous machines
To design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
To choose technical solutions and participate in projects to implement and maintain these
machines
J. Carvalho, "Transformadores ", Monografia, ISEC, 2007/08
J. Carvalho, " Motores de Indução ", Monografia, ISEC, 2007/08
E. Ras, "Transformadores - de Potência, de Medida e de Protecção", Livraria Almedina,
Coimbra,1977
P. C. Sen, "Principles of Electric Machines and Power Applications", John Wiley & Sons, Inc.,
Singapore, 1996
B. S Guru, H. R. Hiziroglu, "Electric Machinery and Transformers", Oxford University Press, New
York,1995
S. J. Chapman, "Electric Machinery Fundamentals", McGraw-Hill, Singapore,1979
A. E Fitzgerald, C. Kingsley Jr., A. Kusko, "Máquinas Eléctricas - Conversão Electromecânica da
Energia Processos, Dispositivos e Sistemas", Editora McGraw-Hill Ltda, São Paulo,1975
S. A. Nasar, "Máquinas Eléctricas", McGraw-Hill, Brasil, 1984
Final written exame (67%); laboratory continuous evaluation (33%)
Licenciatura em Engenharia Electrotécnica/Degree in
Electrical Engineering
Ficha de Unidade Curricular/Course Unit Description
Coimbra Institute of Engineering
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Title
Electronics II
Code
910989
Scientific Area:
Electrical Engineering - Ramo de Automação / Ramo de Electrónica e Telecomunicações
Course:
Electrical Engineering
Term/Semester: 3rd/1st
ECTS:
6
Department:
Electrical Engineering
Instructor:
João Carlos Gonçalves Silvestre
Study plan:
Fernando Domingues Moita
DC and AC analysis of transistorized amplifying circuits - differential pair, cascade and pushpull. Frequency response of amplifiers.
Circuits with AmpOps: converters V/V, V/I, I/V and I/I; nonlinear circuits.
Timers circuits. Direct-current feeding sources.
Language
Type of
instruction:
Portuguese
Activities
Total Hours Hours/week
Theoretical
27
2
Practical:
14
2
Tutorial
guidance
-
-
Comments
Learning
objectives:
To know and to analyze composite amplifying stages. To analyze and to project linear and
nonlinear circuits that use operational amplifiers and DC feeding sources.
To analyze, to project and to execute analogical electronic circuits of raised/average
complexity.
To know and to use the tools of simulation, projecting and drawing of electronic circuits by
computer. To know and to use correctly equipment of test and measure.
To develop the capacity of work in group, analysis and synthesis on the laboratorial
experiences and writing of technical reports. To conceive and to implement procedures for
test of electronic circuits.
Generic
learning
outcomes and
competences:
Project, execute and maintenance of electronic systems.
Bibliography:
- Stanley G. Burns e Paul. R. Bond, Principles of Electronics Circuits, Second Edition, PWS Publishing Company.
- Sergio Franco, Operational Amplifiers and Analog integrated Circuits, McGraw-Hill.
- Robert Boylestad e Louis Nashelsky, Dispositivos Electrónicos e Teoria dos Circuitos, Quinta Edição, Prentice-Hall
do Brasil.
To detect and to repair imperfections and malfunctions in electronic systems.
Licenciatura em Engenharia Electrotécnica/Degree in
Electrical Engineering
Ficha de Unidade Curricular/Course Unit Description
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Progress
assessment:
Licenciatura em Engenharia Electrotécnica/Degree in
Electrical Engineering
Coimbra Institute of Engineering
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Ficha de Unidade Curricular/Course Unit Description
Title
Analog and Digital Communication
Code:
910991
Scientific Area:
Electrical Engineering - Ramo de Electrónica e Telecomunicações
Course:
Electrical Engineering
Term/Semester: 3rd/1st
ECTS:
6
Department:
Electrical Engineering
Instructor:
João Carlos Gonçalves Silvestre
Study plan:
Analogical and digital modulation techniques. Analogical communications with noise. Digital
communications with noise.
Power balances and relation signal-noise. Introduction to techniques of multiple access.
FDMA, TDMA, CDMA, OFDMA.
Broadcast Systems. Applications in radio, TV, CATV, MATV, SMATV, DVB, GPS.
Language
Portuguese
Type of
instruction:
Activities
Total Hours Hours/week
Theoretical
27
2
Practical:
13
2
Tutorial
guidance
-
-
Comments
Learning
objectives:
To know the main techniques of analogical and digital communication.
To understand, to calculate and to know to apply techniques of analogical modulation with
noise. To understand, to calculate and to know to apply techniques of digital modulation with
noise.
Capacity to project point-to-point links in band base and with modulation. To know and to
understand the main techniques of multiple access.
To know and to understand the main systems of diffusion. Capacity to understand and to
project components in applications of diffusion systems.
Generic
learning
outcomes and
competences:
To know the basis of the analogical and digital communication systems.
Bibliography:
Project of Telecommunications Systems.
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K. Sam Shanmugan, “Digital and Analog Communication Systems”, John Wiley & Sons.
A. Bruce Carlson, “An Introduction to Sistemas de Comunicação”, McGraw-Hill.
Simon Haykin, “Analog & Digital Comunications”, John Wiley & Sons, 1989.
Licenciatura em Engenharia Electrotécnica/Degree in
Electrical Engineering
Coimbra Institute of Engineering
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Ficha de Unidade Curricular/Course Unit Description
. J. Silvestre, Apontamentos de “Comunicação Analógica e Digital”, ISEC 2008.
Progress
assessment:
Licenciatura em____/Degree in ______ Engineering
Ficha de Unidade Curricular/Course Unit Description
Coimbra Institute of Engineering
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Title
Systems Control
Code
910959
Scientific Area:
Electrical Engineering
Course:
Electrical Engineering
Term/Semester: 3rd/1st
ECTS:
6
Department:
Electrical Engineering
Instructor:
Horácio do Carmo Fachada
Study plan:
Introduction to modern control;
State variables and state space concept;
Diagram structures: concept and analysis;
Observability and controllability;
Null and non-null reference state space feedback;
Pole placement and stability; Estimator design;
PID controller design and tuning;
Linearization, amplitude and time scaling;
Sampling and finite difference equations of systems;
Deadbeat controllers: synthesis and behaviour;
Study and simulation of several control problems.
Language
Type of
instruction:
Portuguese
Activities
Total Hours Hours/week
Theoretical
28
2
Practical:
28
2
Tutorial
guidance
0
0
Comments
Licenciatura em____/Degree in ______ Engineering
Ficha de Unidade Curricular/Course Unit Description
Coimbra Institute of Engineering
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Learning
objectives:
The objectives of this course are to introduce the student to the modelling, simulation, and
control of linear time-invariant (continuum and discrete) systems.
The application of the Matlab and Simulink environment and toolboxes for simulating the
behaviour of engineering systems.
Understand industrial control: PID controllers, digital controllers for position/velocity control
loops with encoders and/or other sensors.
Understand the digital implementation of control and basic digital control design techniques.
Generic
learning
outcomes and
competences:
Bibliography:
Progress
assessment:
Locating information needed to help make decisions or solve problems.
To advance the capacity to think, to understand principles, and to reason.
Working cooperatively in a group.
Practice in technical writing of the laboratory reports.
Dynamical Systems and Automatic Control, J. L. Martins de Carvalho, Prentice Hall
Engenharia do Controlo Moderno, Katsuhito Ogata, Prentice Hall
Applied Digital Control – Theory, Design and Implementation, J. R. Leigh, Prentice Hall
Homework preparation of the laboratory lectures, including extensive use of computer aided
simulation & design techniques: 8 values; Final examination: 12 values.
Licenciatura em Engenahria Electrotécnica/Degree in
Electriocal Engineering
Ficha de Unidade Curricular/Course Unit Description
Coimbra Institute of Engineering
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Title
Signal Processing
Code:
910990
Scientific Area:
Electrical Engineering
Course:
Electrical Engineering
rd
st
Term/Semester: 3 / 1
ECTS:
6
Department:
Electrotechnics Engineering (DEE);
Instructor:
Helena Jorge Carvalho da Silva Marto
Study plan:
Continuous and discrete time signals and systems.
Properties of signals and systems.
Linear time-invariant (LTI) systems.
LTI systems' properties: causality and stability. Fourier series. Fourier transforms.
Sampling and reconstruction of signals.
Digital Filters.
Language
Portuguese
Type of
instruction:
Activities
Total Hours Hours/week
Theoretical
28
2
Practical:
28
2
Comments
Matlab Project
Tutorial
guidance
Learning
objectives:
To learn and understand basic theory of signals and linear systems with continuous and
discrete time and of using system representations based on the Fourier transforms.
To acquire the ability of analyzing and manipulating signals and linear time-invariant systems
in both the time and frequency domains.
Generic
learning
outcomes and
competences:
Students will learn and understand basis of description and analysis of discrete and
continuous-time signals and systems. They will also obtain practical skills in analysis and
filtering in MATLAB.
Licenciatura em Engenahria Electrotécnica/Degree in
Electriocal Engineering
Ficha de Unidade Curricular/Course Unit Description
Coimbra Institute of Engineering
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Bibliography:
A.Oppenheim,A.Willsky and S.Nawab, Signals & Systems, Prentice Hall,1997.
Simon Haykin, Barry Van Veen, Sinais e Sistemas, Bookman, 2001.
B.P. Lathi, Linear Systems and Sinals, Oxford, 2002.
Isabel Lourtie, Sinais e Sistemas, Escolar Editora, 2002.
A.Oppenheim, R.Schafer, Discrete-Time Signal Processing, Prentice Hall, 1999.
John R. Buck, Michael M. Daniel, Andrew C. Singer, Computer Exploration in Signals and Systems
using Matlab - second edition, Prentice Hall, 2002.
Progress
assessment:
Final written exam (85%); laboratory work (15%).
Licenciatura em Engenharia Electrotecnia
Degree in Electrical Engineering
Projecto e Dissertação / Project and Dissertation
Coimbra Institute of Engineering
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Title
Project Electrical Installations II
Code
910955
Scientific Area:
Electrical Engineering
Course:
Electrical Engineering
Term/Semester: 3rd/1st
ECTS:
6
Department:
Department of Electrical Engineering
Instructor:
Study plan:
Preparation of detailed proposal for the project. Preparation of quarterly planning for the
project. Monitoring and corrections in the weekly contact hours. Support for the
implementation of the dissertation, in particular with regard to their format.
Language
Portuguese language
Type of
instruction:
Activities
Total Hours Hours/week
Comments
Theoretical
Practical:
364
13
Tutorial
guidance
Learning
objectives:
The purpose of the discipline of project and dissertation is to involve students in a project
team, development and testing of a system of high complexity, using concepts and
technologies in the areas of industrial automation and communications.
Generic
learning
outcomes and
competences:
After completing this course students must demonstrate a high level of autonomy in
identifying and analyzing problems, proposing, implementing, and testing solutions. The
project typically includes hardware, software, a demonstration test and prepare a detailed
report. It also includes a public presentation and aim to achieve when deemed appropriate, a
scientific publication.
Books and other documents depending on the characteristics of each project. Manuals and
Application Notes specific to the hardware and software to use.
Progress Report (diagnosis) at the end of 1º Semester with a public presentation.
Progress Report (diagnosis) at the end of the Easter holiday with a public presentation.
Evaluation of the dissertation carried out, presentation, demonstration and public defense:
20v.
Bibliography:
Progress
assessment:
Licenciatura em Engenharia Electrotecnia
Degree in Electrical Engineering
Projecto e Dissertação / Project and Dissertation
Coimbra Institute of Engineering
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Licenciatura em Engenharia Electrotécnica/Degree in
Electrical Engineering
Ficha de Unidade Curricular/Course Unit Description
Coimbra Institute of Engineering
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Title
Power Systems Analysis
Code:
910927
Scientific Area:
Electrical Engineering
Course:
Degree in Electrical Engineering
Term/Semester: 3rd/1st
ECTS:
6
Department:
Electrical Engineering
Instructor:
Carlos Manuel Borralho Machado Ferreira, PhD; Rita Manuela Fonseca Monteiro Pereira, MSc
Study plan:
Short-circuit Analysis
Introduction
Symmetrical Fault Analysis
Electrical Power System Models: Generators, Transformers, Lines and Loads
Short Circuit of a Synchronous Machine
Short-circuit Capacity
Algorithm for Short Circuit Studies
Bus Impedance Matrix Formulation
Systematic Fault Analysis using Bus Impedance Matrix
Symmetrical Components
Symmetrical Component Transformation
Sequence Impedances of Generators, Transformers, Transmission Lines and Loads
Construction of Sequence Networks of a Power System
Methods for measurement of symmetrical components
Unsymmetrical Fault Analysis
Symmetrical Component Analysis of Unsymmetrical Faults: Single Line-To-Ground (LG) Fault,
Line-To-Line (LL) Fault, Double Line-To-Ground (LLG) Fault, Open Conductor Faults
Bus Impedance Matrix Method for Analysis of Unsymmetrical Shunt Faults
Limitation of short circuit currents
Power Systems Security Analysis
Introduction
An Overview of Security Analysis, Factors Affecting Power System Security, Detection of
Network Problems
Contingency Analysis: Linear Sensitivity Factors, Calculation of Network Sensitivity Factors,
AC Power Flow Methods, Contingency Selection
Zbus Methods in Contingency Analysis: Adding and Removing Multiple Lines, Piecewise
Solution of Interconnected Systems, Analysis of Single and Multiple Contingencies
System Reduction for Contingency Analysis and Fault Studies
Power System Stability
Introduction
Dynamics of a Synchronous Machine
Power Angle Equation
Simple Systems
Steady State Stability
Transient Stability
Equal Area Criterion
Numerical Solution of Swing Equation
Licenciatura em Engenharia Electrotécnica/Degree in
Electrical Engineering
Ficha de Unidade Curricular/Course Unit Description
Coimbra Institute of Engineering
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Multimachine Stability
Some Factors Affecting Transient Stability
Voltage Stability
Comparison of Angle and Voltage Stability
Power System Protection
Protection concepts
Protective devices and controls, Transmission protection, Apparatus protection
System aspects of protective systems
Language
Type of
instruction:
Portuguese
Activities
Total Hours Hours/week
Comments
Theoretical
28
2
Classroom, Lectures
TheoreticalPractical
28
2
Classroom, Problem solving, Work
Practical:
Tutorial
guidance
Learning
objectives:
Students have weekly voluntary
support through instructor’s office
hours (6 hours availability, overall)
The main aims of this course unit are:
To model major types of components used in electrical power systems
To analysis fault conditions including both balanced and unbalanced faults
To understand the use of sequence networks in the analysis of faults and unbalanced power
system operation
To evaluate the electric power system dynamics and its stability
To acquire knowledge to analyse the security of an electrical power system and
propose/implement measures to improve it
To understand the basics of power system protection systems
Generic
learning
outcomes and
competences:
At the end of this course unit the learner is expected to be able:
To know the characteristics and behavior of an electric power system
To understand and apply the techniques required to analyse the effects of short-circuits in an
electric power system
To manage, design, implement and maintain electrical power systems
To design and conduct experiments and to analyse and interpret data
Bibliography:
To identify, formulate and solve engineering problems
To communicate in a professional and technical manner, both in written and oral form, the
subjects related to this course
J. P. Sucena Paiva, Redes de Energia Eléctrica, uma Análise Sistémica, 2.ª Edição, IST Press,
Dezembro 2007
John J. Grainger, William D. Stevenson, Jr., Power System Analysis, McGraw-Hill International
Licenciatura em Engenharia Electrotécnica/Degree in
Electrical Engineering
Ficha de Unidade Curricular/Course Unit Description
Coimbra Institute of Engineering
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Progress
assessment:
Editions, 1994
A. Gomez-Exposito, A. Conejo, C. Canizares, Electric Energy Systems: Analysis and Operation,
CRC Press, 2008
Allen J. Wood, Bruce F. Wollenberg, Power Generation Operation and Control, Second Edition,
Wiley, 1996
Hadi Saadat, Power Systems Analysis, McGraw-Hill, Second Edition, 2002
J. Lewis Blackburn, T. J. Domin, Protective Relaying: Principles and Applications, Third Edition,
CRC Press, 2006
C. Prévé, Protection des Réseaux Électriques, Hermes, 1998
Theoretical
– Final written exam (45%);
Theoretical-Practical
– Final written exam (55%)
or
– Continuous evaluation (55%): 3 small tests – Q1(20%); Q2(17.5%); Q3(17.5%)
Licenciatura em Engenharia Electrotécnica/Degree in
Electrical Engineering
Ficha de Unidade Curricular/Course Unit Description
Coimbra Institute of Engineering
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Title
Microprocessors
Code:
910916
Scientific Area:
Electrical Engineering
Course:
Electrical Engineering
Term/Semester: 3nd year, 1st semester
ECTS:
6,5
Department:
Instructor:
Electrical Engineering
Fernanda Madureira Coutinho, MSc; Marco Silva, MSc; HorácioFachada, MSc; Pedro Amaro,
MSc
Study plan:
Generic approach to microprocessor based systems project
Memory Categories RAM and ROM
Data transfer between microprocessor and memory: data, control and address bus
External architecture of the 8051 microcontroller
Input/Output: pooling and communication ports
Internal Architecture of the 8051 microcontroller: data and code address spaces, timers, serial
port, interrupt system
Address decode
Programming of the 8051 microcontroller in assembly language
Introduction to programming microcontroller systems based on the 8051 with high level
languages
Multiprocessor systems: master-slave
Brief overview of other commercially available microcontrollers.
Language
Type of
instruction:
Learning
objectives:
Portuguese
Activities
Total Hours Hours/week
Comments
Theoretical
28
2
Classroom
Practical:
28
2
Microprocessors Laboratory
Tutorial
guidance
-
-
Students have weekly voluntary
support through instructor’s office
hours (6 hours availability, overall)
Understanding the operation of a microprocessor and a microcontroller.
Using design and development tools for control applications based in microprocessors and/or
microcontrollers.
Licenciatura em Engenharia Electrotécnica/Degree in
Electrical Engineering
Ficha de Unidade Curricular/Course Unit Description
Coimbra Institute of Engineering
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Generic
learning
outcomes and
competences:
Design, development and maintenance of microprocessors and/or microcontrollers based
systems of medium or low complexity.
Bibliography:
[1] ] Slides and support Notes developed by Fernanda Coutinho and available in Moodle
platform. [2] Sistemas Integrados em Instrumentação: Programação e Ensaio, Fernanda
Coutinho, MSc Thesis, University of de Aveiro, 1997. [3] The 8051 Microcontroller, Scott
Mackenzie, Prentice Hall. [4] Programming and Interfacing the 8051 Microcontroller, Sencer
Yeralan , Addison Wesley. [5] Aplicações Práticas do Microcontrolador 8051, Kenneth J.Ayala,
West Publishing Company.
Progress
assessment:
Final Exam, 13 values; Final Project, 7 values
Licenciatura em Engenharia Electrotécnica / Electrical
Engineering Degree
Ficha de Unidade Curricular / Course Unit Description
Coimbra Institute of Engineering
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Title:
Electrical Power Generation
Code:
910926
Scientific Area:
Electrical Engineering
Course:
Electrical Engineering Degree
Year/Semester:
3rd / 1st
ECTS:
6
Department:
Electrical Engineering
Instructor:
José Manuel Beirão Andrês
Study plan:
Electricity generation using conventional power plants: thermal, hydro and nuclear.
Electricity generation using renewable energy: wind, solar, geothermal and oceans.
Electric power production on a small scale.
Cogeneration systems.
The hydrogen society.
Economic analysis of renewable electrical power projects, using RETscreen.
Language:
Portuguese
Type of
instruction:
Activities
Total Hours Hours/week
Theoretical
28
2
Lectures, case-studies presentation
TheoreticalPractical
28
2
Problem solving, case-studies
analysis using RETscreen
Tutorial
guidance
Learning
objectives:
Comments
Students have weekly 6 hours of
voluntary support through
instructor’s office hours
The main aims of this course unit are:
To familiarize students with the basic concepts of electric energy generation;
To develop analytical skills needed for economic analysis of renewable power projects
To understand the modern renewable energy paradigm.
Generic
learning
outcomes and
competences:
Bibliography:
At the end of this course unit the learner is expected to be able:
To become familiar with the concepts related with all main forms of electrical energy
generation: technical issues, efficiency and economical analysis.
To understand the modern renewable energy mix and select the most adequate solutions for
each situation.
To argue with employer or client defending the solution proposed
• “Energy – Technology and Directions for the Future”; John R. Fanchi; Elsevier 2004
• “Electric Power Generation Transmission and Distribution”; Leonard L. Grigsby; CRC Press
2007
• “Electric Power Systems Technology”; Stephen W. Fardo, Dale R. Patrick; Newnes
Licenciatura em Engenharia Electrotécnica / Electrical
Engineering Degree
Ficha de Unidade Curricular / Course Unit Description
Coimbra Institute of Engineering
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Progress
assessment:
• “Cogeneration & Small Power Production Manual”; Scott A. Spiewak , Larry Weiss; The
Fairmont Press, inc.
• “Renewable and Efficient Electric Power Systems”; Gilbert M. Masters; Wiley-Interscience
2004
• “Renewable Resources and Renewable Energy”; Ed. Mauro Graziani, Paolo Fornasiero; CRC
Press 2007
Final written exam (80%); oral presentation (20%).
or
Continuous evaluation: four written assignment(s) (80%); oral presentation (20%);
Licenciatura em Engenharia Electrotécnica/Degree in
Electrical Engineering
Ficha de Unidade Curricular/Course Unit Description
Coimbra Institute of Engineering
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Title
Electrical Machines II
Code:
910925
Scientific Area:
Electrical Engineering
Course:
Electrical Engineering Degree
Term/Semester: 3rd/1nd
ECTS:
6
Department:
Department of Electrical Engineering
Joaquim Ferreira dos Santos Carvalho / Fernando José Teixeira Estêvão Ferreira / João Pedro
Fernandes Trovão
Instructor:
Study plan:
DC machines: Mechanical construction. Principle of operation. Armature windings. Emf
equation. Armature reaction. Theory of commutation. Power balance, developed torque, and
efficiency. Excitation systems. Characteristics of the separately excited, shunt, series and
compound generators. Characteristics of the separately excited, shunt, series and compound
motors. Starting, braking and reversing operation of dc motors. Speed regulation.
Synchronous machines: Principle of operation. Physical constitution. Ac windings. Induced emf
equation. Time and space harmonics. Armature reaction. Synchronous generators: Load
operation. Economic tests and generators characteristics. Equivalent circuits. Parallel
operation. Synchronous Motors: Power and torque for single-phase and three-phase motors.
Effects of excitation and load. Power factor correction. Start of synchronous motors.
Special-purpose electric machines: Universal motors, Permanent-magnet motors. Reluctance
motors
Language
Portuguese
Type of
instruction:
Activities
Total Hours Hours/week
Comments
Theoretical
28
2
Lectures
Practical:
28
2
Problem solving and laboratory
work
Tutorial
guidance
Learning
objectives:
The main aims of this course unit are:
Knowledge of mechanical construction, principle of operation and equivalent circuits of dc
machines and synchronous machines.
Familiarize students with these electrical machines
Work in electrical machines laboratory ambient
Generic
learning
At the end of this course unit is the learner is expected to be able:
To test, assemble and work with dc machines and synchronous machines
Licenciatura em Engenharia Electrotécnica/Degree in
Electrical Engineering
Ficha de Unidade Curricular/Course Unit Description
Coimbra Institute of Engineering
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
outcomes and
competences:
Bibliography:
Progress
assessment:
To design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
To choose technical solutions and participate in projects to implement and maintain these
machines
J. Carvalho, "Máquinas de Corrente Contínua ", Monografia, ISEC, 2007/08
J. Carvalho, "Máquinas Síncronas ", Monografia, ISEC, 2007/08
P. C. Sen, "Principles of Electric Machines and Power Applications", John Wiley & Sons, Inc.,
Singapore, 1996
B. S Guru, H. R. Hiziroglu, "Electric Machinery and Transformers", Oxford University Press, New
York,1995
S. J. Chapman, "Electric Machinery Fundamentals", McGraw-Hill, Singapore,1979
A. E Fitzgerald, C. Kingsley Jr., A. Kusko, "Máquinas Eléctricas - Conversão Electromecânica da
Energia
Final written exame (70%); laboratory continuous evaluation (30%)
Licenciatura em Engª Electrotécnica /Degree in Electrical Engineering
Ficha de Unidade Curricular/Course Unit Description
Coimbra Institute of Engineering
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Title
Propagation and Antennas
Code:
910995
Scientific Area:
Telecommunications
Course:
Degree in Electrical Engineering
Term/Semester: 3rd /2nd
ECTS:
5,5
Department:
Electrical Engineering
Instructor:
Victor Daniel Neto dos Santos
Study plan:
Introduction
Maxwell’s Equation
Transmission Line Theory
Two-wire transmission line; coaxial cable; microstrip line, etc
Wave equation; characteristic impedance; propagation constant
Terminated transmission line; reflection coefficient; input impedance; VSWR; transients
Impedance Matching
Lumped and distributed matching networks; stubs; λ/4 transformer ;
The Smith Chart
Reflection coefficients; VSWR; impedance and admittance representation
Impedance matching problems resolution
Antenna Basics
Radiation Pattern; Directivity; Gain; Efficiency; Input Impedance; Bandwidth; etc.
Wire Antennas:
Dipoles, monopoles and image theory, helical antennas,
Antenna Arrays:
Isotropic linear arrays; pattern multiplication principle
Microstrip Antennas; Reflectors; Aperture Antennas and others
Language
Portuguese
Type of
instruction:
Activities
Comments
Theoretical
28
2
Classroom, Lectures
Practical:
28
2
Classroom, Laboratory work
Tutorial
guidance
Learning
objectives:
Total Hours Hours/week
Students have weekly voluntary
support through instructor’s office
hours (6 hours availability, overall)
This course provides the basics concepts to understand the propagation mechanisms and
problems associated with guided and free-space wave transmission.
Licenciatura em Engª Electrotécnica /Degree in Electrical Engineering
Ficha de Unidade Curricular/Course Unit Description
Coimbra Institute of Engineering
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Generic
learning
outcomes and
competences:
Bibliography:
Progress
assessment:
Students should be able to compute the radiation pattern, gain, input impedance of antennas
for specific applications in VHF; UHF and microwave frequencies
Students should be to design and assembly an antenna system and be able to evaluate its
performance.
Students that fulfill the minimal requirements should be able to select, assembly and design
transmission lines and antennas for practical transmission system.
Know and understand the main features of a transmission line.
Know how to apply the Smith chart to solve problems associated with transmission lines.
Knowing and understanding the problems associated with impedance mismatch
know, understand and apply the main impedances matching networks (T, L and pi).
Knowing and understanding the propagation of transients on transmission lines.
Know and understand the radiation pattern of types of antennas
Understand the theory and operation of some antennas such us:, microstrip antennas,
aperture antennas and parabolic reflectors
- Huang Y., Boyle K., “Antennas: From Theory to Practice”, John Wiley & Sons Ltd, August 2008.
- C. A. Balanis, “Antenna Theory: Analysis and Design”, 3rd edition, John Wiley & Sons, 2005.
- J. D. Kraus and R. J. Marhefka, “Antennas for all Application”, 3th edition, McGraw-Hill, 2003.
- Collin, Robert E.; “Antennas and Radiowave Propagation”, McGraw-Hill, Inc., 1985.
- S.R. Saunders, A. Aragón-Zavala “Antennas and propagation for wireless communication
systems”, John Wiley & Sons, cop. 2007
- C.W. Davidson “Transmission Lines for Communications.” MacMillan Press, London, 1978.
Final written exam (70%); laboratory work (30%).
Licenciatura em Engª Electrotécncia / Degree in Electrical
Engineering
Ficha de Unidade Curricular/Course Unit Description
Coimbra Institute of Engineering
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Title
Maintenance and Quality Control
Code
910963
Scientific Area:
Electrical Engineering
Course:
Electrical Engineering
Term/Semester: 3rd/2nd
ECTS:
5,5
Department:
Electrical Engineering
Instructor:
Inácio Sousa Adelino da Fonseca, Msc; Fernando Domingues Moita, Msc
Study plan:
Framework and Maintenance Organization; Audit of Maintenance Management; Park
Organization ; Types of Working Maintenance; Maintenance Planning; Outsourcing of
Maintenance Services; Maintenance Costs; Maintenance Times;
Indicators for Maintenance Control; SIGM (Integrated Maintenance Management Systems);
Statistics; Technical management of maintenance; Special techniques of maintenance.
Framework of Quality Control; Normalization of "Quality Management"; Metrology and
control of DMM’s; Process Control; Portuguese Quality System; Audits.
Language
Portuguese, English or Portuguese and English
Type of
instruction:
Learning
objectives:
Activities
Total Hours Hours/week
Comments
Theoretical
28
2
Classroom, Lectures
Practical:
28
2
Classroom, Problem solving
Tutorial
guidance
-
-
Students have weekly support
through the office hours of teachers
Perform diagnostic audit of the maintenance state; Evaluate the costs and maintenance time;
Develop and monitor indicators for monitoring the maintenance;
Know develop and implement plans for quality control and indicators of quality control.
Generic
learning
outcomes and
competences:
Bibliography:
Progress
assessment:
Understand and apply the techniques and quality tools.
Understand and implement techniques of organization and management in a department of
industrial maintenance;
Develop and implement maintenance plans for machinery and equipment;
Identify and implement standardized methods of quality management;
Understanding quality in a business context: Portuguese and European systems of quality.
Manutenção Centrada na Fiabilidade, Lidel. ISBN: 972-757-037-2; Total Quality Control,
Armand V. Feigenbaum, McGraw-Hill
Final Exame, (40%); Practical work during the semester, (35%); Seminar, (25%)
Licenciatura em Engenharia Electrotécnica/Degree in
Electrical Engineering
Ficha de Unidade Curricular/Course Unit Description
Coimbra Institute of Engineering
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Title
Energy Management
Code:
910929
Scientific Area:
Electrical Engineering
Course:
Electrical Engineering Degree
Term/Semester: 3rd/2nd
ECTS:
6
Department:
Department of Electrical Engineering
Instructor:
Dulce Helena de Carvalho Coelho, MSc.
Study plan:
Introduction to Energy Management.
Importance of various sectors of the economy in the global energy consumption.
Energy rate structures. The Portuguese fees. Electric bill analysis
Demand-Side Management (DSM): Concepts; DSM Planning and Implementation; Costs and
benefits of DSM.
Energy Audits: Methodology and equipment; Energy Audit results. Methods for estimating
energy savings. Economic analysis. Energy Consumption Rationalization Plans. Rational Use of
Energy (RUE) by sectors of activity (industry, buildings and transport). Reduction of electricity
consumption: Lighting; Driving force; Other equipment; Solutions for energy recovery.
Portuguese legislation about energy efficiency. The Management System of Intensive Energy
Consumption (SGCIE).
Energy Certification of Buildings: Framework objectives; Legal context. European and
Portuguese regulations. The SCE, RSECE and RCCTE
Language
Portuguese and English
Type of
instruction:
Activities
Total Hours Hours/week
Theoretical
28
2
Lectures; Case-studies presentation
Practical:
28
2
Problem solving; Laboratory work;
Case-studies analysis
Tutorial
guidance
Learning
objectives:
Generic
learning
Comments
Students have weekly voluntary
support through instructor’s office
hours (6 hours availability, overall
The main aims of this course unit are:
To familiarize students with the basic concepts of energy management;
To know the tariff legislation; To learn the methodology, phases and expected outputs of
energy audits;
To help students to develop the knowledge and analytical skills needed for a successful career
in the energy sector, in terms of energy policy analysis and energy management
At the end of this course unit the learner is expected to be able:
To become familiar with the concepts related to energy use and efficient use of energy; To
Licenciatura em Engenharia Electrotécnica/Degree in
Electrical Engineering
Ficha de Unidade Curricular/Course Unit Description
Coimbra Institute of Engineering
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
outcomes and
competences:
Bibliography:
Progress
assessment:
analyze electricity bills; To know how to prepare and perform energy audits.
To know to apply energy consumption rationalization plans
To investigate and choose efficient technological solutions and be able to argue with the
employer or client
Energy Management Guide, ISEC 1-9-148– 14870
Manual of Practice for Energy Efficiency (in Portuguese), BCSD Portugal/ ISR Coimbra, 2005,
EU and Portuguese Legislation (E4, P3E, AQSP, SGCIE, RSECE, RCCTE, SCE, PNAEE, ENDS,
2002/91/EC, COM(2003) 739, 2001/77/EC, 2004/8/CE)
Dulce Coelho. Energy Audits (in Portuguese), 2000, ISEC 1-9-20
Dulce Coelho, Demand-Side Management – Impacts on Production Planning, 1998. ISEC 1-9-21
Dulce Coelho. Energy Efficiency in Motor drive Systems (in Portuguese), ISEC 2005
Several Reports of Energy Audits
Continuous evaluation: written assignment(s) (35%); small tests (60%) and attendance (5%)
Licenciatura em Engª Electrotécnica /Degree in Electrical Engineering
Ficha de Unidade Curricular/Course Unit Description
Coimbra Institute of Engineering
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Title
Electronic and Telecommunications Project
Code:
910996
Scientific Area:
Telecommunications
Course:
Degree in Electrical Engineering
Term/Semester: 3rd/2nd
ECTS:
7
Department:
Electrical Engineering
Instructor:
Fernando José Pimentel Lopes
Study plan:
Victor Daniel Neto dos Santos
The study plan is specific to each project, however all comprise the following steps:
Requirements definition.
Bibliographic search in books, papers, data sheets and application notes.
State of the Art comprehension.
Technical’s solutions proposal.
System and components design.
Tests and validation scenario definition.
System prototype implementation.
Project management and control.
Data collection and analysis.
Final report writing.
Language
Type of
instruction:
Portuguese – Tutorial Support in English
Activities
Total Hours Hours/week
Comments
Theoretical
Practical:
Tutorial
guidance
Learning
objectives:
28
14
2
Classroom, Laboratory work
1
Additionally students have weekly
voluntary support in instructor’s
office hours (6 hours availability,
overall)
Development of several systems: control system, radio telemetry and GPS location to be
applied to EcoBoat.
Design, build and test a network with sensors and actuators to be use in a intelligent house
Design, build and test a set of RF and microwave kits and Java applets to be use in propagation
and antennas labs under a e-learning platform
Analyze and measure TDT main parameters in a extensive field trial performed in Coimbra
At the end of this course unit the learner is expected to be able:
Licenciatura em Engª Electrotécnica /Degree in Electrical Engineering
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Generic
learning
outcomes and
competences:
Use all the knowledge obtained during the course to develop a particular electronic and
telecommunication project from a set of requirements, objectives and constraints;
Participate in an electronics and telecommunication project, developing hardware solutions
and software applications for the required purpose.
Bibliography:
Project # 1
- Datasheet da PIC em http://www.microchip.com/;
- Qizheng Gu, RF System Design of Transceivers for Wireless Communications, Springer.
- F. Egan, Practical RF System Design by William, Springer
Project # 2
- TinyOS Tutorial; www.tinyos.net/tinyos-1.x/doc/tutorial/
- Anna Hac, "Wireless Sensor Network Designs," John Wiley & Sons, December 2003
- Fred Eady, “ Hands-On ZigBee: Implementing 802.15.4 with Microcontrollers”
Project # 3
- Yi Huang, Kevin Boyle, “Antennas from Theory to Practice” Wiley 2008;
- Stephen A. Maas “The RF and Microwave Circuit Design Cookbook”, Artech House, 1998.
- RF and Microwave Circuit Design for Wireless Communications, Artech House 1996
Project # 4
- Ulrich Reimers, Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB)
- Reimers, Ulrich: A Guideline for the Use of DVB Specifications and Standards, DVB-Document
TM 1694, rev.1, September 1996.
- Wood, D.; Satellites, science and success - The DVB story. EBU Technical Review
No. 266 - Winter 1995.
Progress
assessment:
Final project report (30%); laboratory work (60%) and project presentation (10%).
Licenciatura em Engenharia Electrotécnica/
Degree in Electrical Engineering
Ficha de Unidade Curricular/Course Unit Description
Coimbra Institute of Engineering
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Title:
Electromechanical Drives
Code:
910931
Scientific Area:
Electrical Engineering
Course:
Electrical Engineering
Year /Semester:
3rd / 2nd
ECTS:
6
Department:
Department of Electrical Engineering
Instructor:
Fernando José Teixeira Estevão Ferreira, Ph. D. / João Pedro Fernandes Trovão, M. Sc.
Study plan:
Introduction to the electromechanical drives. Energy conversion and nature of the
electromechanical drives. Variable- and single-speed electromechanical drives. Electric motors
and variable-speed drives importance. Obsolete, present/available and emergent/future
motor technologies. Applications, advantages and disadvantages of different motor
technologies. Dynamics fundamental equation. Inertia, friction and elastic effects. Analytical
and experimental determination of the inertia and viscous friction coefficient. Types of
mechanical loads. Transmission and movement adaptation organs. Transmission ratio. Types
of mechanical transmission and the respective application, advantages and disadvantages.
Models and equivalent circuits for analysis and simulation of three-phase induction motors.
Speed, torque and position control. Speed regulation methods for three-phase induction
motors. Electronic voltage regulators and variable-speed drives. Impact of electronic
controllers in the motors lifetime. Scalar and vector control of three-phase induction motors.
Electric motor operation in the four quadrants. Variable-speed drives with energy
regeneration capability. Analogue speed and position transducers: tachometric dynamos and
resolvers. Digital speed and position transducers: pulse counters with inductive detectors,
incremental and absolute encoders. Current transducers: current transformers and Hall effect
sensors. Torque transducers. Applications.
Design, analysis and optimization of electric motor driven systems. Efficiency and reliability.
Design of electromechanical drives and selection/dimensioning of the respective
equipments/modules.
Types of contactors and relays. Coils supply with alternate- and direct-current. Selection of
contactors as a function of the application. Electromagnetic and thermal effects of shortcircuits. Coordination types and the respective consequences, advantages and disadvantages.
Types of command and protection for electric motors ad the respective advantages and
disadvantages. Solutions with 1, 2 or 3 equipments to fulfil the base function for one motor
output. Standards and symbols for electric circuit schematics. Schematics execution.
Induction motors characteristics as a function of speed and load. Starting methods for
induction motors and the respective power ad command circuits: a) direct; b) star-triangle; c)
auxiliary stator resistances; d) autotransformer; e) wound rotor; f) soft starters or electronic
voltage regulators; g) variable-speed drives; h) 2-speed double windings; i) Dahlander
windings; j) partial windings. Thermal behaviour of electric motors. Relation between
insulation materials operating temperature and lifetime. Operation limits of electric motors
and variable-speed drives. Oversizing and power quality impact in the three-phase induction
motor performance. International standards related with three-phase induction motors and
variable-speed drives. Insulation classes and mounting/fixing types of electric motors. Thermal
time constant and service factor of three-phase induction motors. Energy savings potential.
Investment payback time. Different motor technology combinations. Induction motor
Licenciatura em Engenharia Electrotécnica/
Degree in Electrical Engineering
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Language:
Type of
instruction:
magnetizing flux optimization as a function of the load. Magnetizing flux regulation
techniques. Optimized rewinding of three-phase induction motors.
Special and emergent technologies. Permanent magnet motors. Reluctance motors. Linear
induction and reluctance motors. Applications, advantages and disadvantages.
Portuguese
Activities
Theoretical
Total Hours Hours/week
Comments
28
2
Lectures
28
2
Problem solving and laboratory
works
TheoreticalPractical
Practical
Tutorial
guidance
Learning
objectives:
Generic
learning
outcomes and
competences:
The aim of this course unit is to give students theoretical, practical and experimental skills on
electromechanical drives and on the respective command and control devices.
At the end of this course unit, the student is expected to be able to design, analyze, optimize,
protect and implement electromechanic drives, integrating three-phase induction motors,
soft-starters, variable-speed drives, contactors, protection devices and mechanical
transmission. These skills, associated with those acquired in other course units, contribute for
the deep understanding of the operation of electric motors and of the respective control
equipments, the design and implementation capability of command and protection systems of
industrial equipments and the respective electric power networks, the knowledge of relevant
aspects of industrial electric power networks and equipments maintenance, and the capability
to define maintenance schemes for electromechanical equipments.
PALMA, J. C. P., Accionamentos electromecânicos de velocidade variável, Fundação Calouste
Gulbenkian, Lisboa, 1999.
SCHNEIDER, Esquemateca: tecnologias do controlo industrial, Cergy-Pontoise, Editions Citef,
1994.
BOLDEA, I; NASAR, S., Electric drives, CRC Press, Boca Raton, 1999.
CHATELAIN, J., Machines électriques - Tome I&II, Presses Polytechniques Romandes, 1983.
Bibliography:
CARVALHO, Joaquim F. S. - Sebenta de Máquinas Eléctricas, ISEC.
SCHNEIDER, Démarreurs et variateurs de vitesse électroniques, Cahier Technique Schneider
Electric n° 208, Nov. 2003.
SANTOS, H., Curso de formação PCP - Protecção e Comando de Potência, e DHM - Diálogo
Homem Máquina, Schneider Electric Portugal.
PRODUCT CATALOGUES (Schneider Electric/Telemecanique, ABB, SEW, WEG,…).
DE ALMEIDA, A.; FERREIRA, F.; FONSECA, P., Improving the Penetration of Energy-Efficient
Motors and Drives, ISR-University of Coimbra, SAVE Programme, European Commission,
Licenciatura em Engenharia Electrotécnica/
Degree in Electrical Engineering
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Brussels, 2000.
DE ALMEIDA, A.; FERREIRA, F.; FONSECA, P., Variable Speed Drives for Electric Motor Systems,
ISR-University of Coimbra, SAVE Programme, European Commission, Brussels, 2001.
Progress
assessment:
DE ALMEIDA, A.; GOMES,A.; PATRÃO, C.; FERREIRA, F.; MARQUES, L.; FONSECA, P.; BEHNKE,
R., Manual Técnico de Gestão de Energia, Dep. de Eng. Electrotécnica e de Computadores,
Universidade de Coimbra, ISBN 978-972-8822-10-1, 2007.
Individual final written exam (60%); Performance evaluation in laboratory experimental
applied work (40%).
Licenciatura em Engenharia Electrotécnica / Electrical
Engineering Degree
Ficha de Unidade Curricular / Course Unit Description
Coimbra Institute of Engineering
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Title:
Electrical Installations II
Code:
910955
Scientific Area:
Electrical Engineering
Course:
Electrical Engineering Degree
Year/Semester:
3rd / 2nd
ECTS:
5,5
Department:
Electrical Engineering
Instructor:
José Manuel Fresco Tavares de Pina
Study plan:
It is intended that students who attend this course to gain comprehensive knowledge about
the formation, operation, sizing and design of industrial electrical installations. Providing
knowledge on sizing transformer stations and knowledge of technical rules for protection of
electrical installations and sizing of the conductor elements. Encourage "best practices" in this
field. Giving students the importance of protecting people and animals in industrial electrical
installations
Language:
Portuguese
Type of
instruction:
Activities
Theoretical
Total Hours Hours/week
Comments
28
2
Lectures, case-studies presentation
Theoretical28
Practical
2
Problem solving, case-studies analysis.
Practical
Learning
objectives:
The main aims of this course unit are:
An overview of electrical installations
Transformers stations
Sets appliances
Electric conductors
Busbar
Design of electrical installations
Protectors of the electric
Protection of persons when users of electrical installations
Electrical installations in special locations
Security systems and rescue
Compensation power factor
Starting engine: evaluation of the voltage drop
Licenciatura em Engenharia Electrotécnica / Electrical
Engineering Degree
Ficha de Unidade Curricular / Course Unit Description
Coimbra Institute of Engineering
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Generic
learning
outcomes and
competences:
At the end of this course unit the learner is expected to be able:
Provide students with comprehensive knowledge about the establishment, operation and
technical design and design of electrical installations.
Provide students the most important concepts about the equipment and conductors that are
part of an electrical installation, as well as the basic tools for your design.
Provide students with the knowledge of the technical rules for protection of electrical
installations and promote good practice in this area.
Awareness of the importance of protecting people and animals in electrical installations and
provide the knowledge of various methods used for this purpose.
Bibliography:
Regras Técnicas das Instalações Eléctricas de Baixa Tensão
Morais, Josué - Guia Técnico das Instalações de Baixa Tensão, Certiel
Cotrim, Ademaro A. – Instalações Eléctricas, McGraw-Hill, Brasil
Niskier, Júlio; Macintyre, A. – Instalações Eléctricas, Guanabara Koogan
Pinto, L. Vilela _ MGCalc, Edição Merlin Gerin
Progress
assessment:
The assessment will be made by final exam
Licenciatura em Engenharia Electrotécnica/Degree in
Electrical Engineering
Ficha de Unidade Curricular/Course Unit Description
Coimbra Institute of Engineering
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Title
Qualidade de Serviço em Sistemas de Energia Eléctrica/Electric Power Systems Quality
Code
910930
Scientific Area:
Electrical Engineering
Course:
Degree in Electrical Engineering
Term/Semester: 3rd/2nd
ECTS:
5.5
Department:
Electrical Engineering
Instructor:
Carlos Manuel Borralho Machado Ferreira, PhD
Study plan:
Power Quality: Definition of Power Quality, Power Quality Progression, Power Quality
Terminology, Classification of power quality issues, Responsibilities of the Suppliers, and Users
of Electrical Power, The Cost of Poor Power Quality
Electrical power quality problems: Interruption, voltage sag and swell, undervoltage,
overvoltage, voltage unbalance, waveform distortion, voltage fluctuation, power frequency
variations, transient overvoltage
Sags and Interruptions: Sources of Sags and Interruptions, Estimating Voltage Sag
Performance, Fundamental Principles of Protection, Case Studies
Transient Overvoltages: Sources of Transient Overvoltages, Principles of Overvoltage
Protection, Devices for Overvoltage Protection, Case Studies
Long-Duration Voltage Variations: Principles of Regulating the Voltage, Devices for Voltage
Regulation, Utility Voltage Regulator Application, Capacitors for Voltage Regulation, Regulating
Utility Voltage with Distributed Resources, Flicker, Case Studies
Harmonic Distortion: Harmonic Distortion Evaluations, Harmonic Sources from Commercial
Loads and from Industrial Loads, Locating Harmonic Sources, Effects of Harmonic Distortion,
Interharmonics, Principles for Controlling Harmonics, Devices for Controlling Harmonic
Distortion, Harmonic Filter Design, Case Studies, Standards of Harmonics
Power Quality Standards, Power Acceptability Curves
Power Quality Monitoring: Power Quality Measuring Instruments and Equipment, Assessment
of Power Quality Measurement Data, Power Quality Monitoring Standards, Case Studies
Power Quality Improvement
Power Systems Reliability: Introduction, Reliability Functions, System Reliability Analysis, Timebased reliability Assessment, Markov Modeling for Reliability Analysis, Frequency and Duration
Methods
Language
Type of
instruction:
Portuguese
Activities
Total Hours Hours/week
Comments
Theoretical
28
2
Classroom, Lectures, Work/Team
Work
TheoreticalPractical
28
2
Classroom, Problem solving,
Work/Team Work
Practical:
Licenciatura em Engenharia Electrotécnica/Degree in
Electrical Engineering
Ficha de Unidade Curricular/Course Unit Description
Coimbra Institute of Engineering
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Tutorial
guidance
Learning
objectives:
Students have weekly voluntary
support through instructor’s office
hours (6 hours availability, overall)
The main aims of this course unit are:
To understand the causes and effects of power quality problems such as harmonic generation,
losses due to harmonics, origin of single-time events such as voltage sags, voltage reductions,
and outages
To understand the fundamentals of power quality issues and how to solve specific problems
To know how to perform power quality monitoring
To understand the Power Quality Standards
To evaluate the reliability of an electric power system
Generic
learning
outcomes and
competences:
At the end of this course unit the learner is expected to be able:
To manage, design, implement and maintain electrical power systems
To understand how to function as part of a multidisciplinary team, both as a leader and team
member
To design and conduct experiments and to analyse and interpret data
Bibliography:
Progress
assessment:
To identify, formulate and solve engineering problems
To communicate in a professional and technical manner, both in written and oral form, the
subjects related to this course
DGGE, Regulamento da Qualidade de Serviço, 2006
EDP, Manual da Qualidade da Energia Eléctrica, 2005
Ricardo Aldabo, Qualidade na Energia Elétrica, Artliber, 2001
Alexander Kusko, Marc T. Thompson, Power Quality in Electrical Systems, McGraw-Hill, 2007
S. Santoso, H. W. Beaty, R. C. Dugan, M. F. McGranaghan, Electrical Power Systems Quality, 2.ª
Ed., McGraw-Hill, 2002
E. Acha, M. Madrigal, Power Systems Harmonics: Computer Modelling and Analysis, Wiley,
2001
Francisco C. De La Rosa, Harmonics and Power Systems, CRC Press, 2006
R. N. Allan, R. Billinton, Reliability Evaluation of Power Systems, 2.ª Ed., Springer, 1996
Theoretical
– Final written exam (25%);
– Continuous evaluation (25%)
Theoretical-Practical
– Final written exam (25%)
– Continuous evaluation (25%)
Licenciatura em Engª Electrotécnica /Degree in Electrical Engineering
Ficha de Unidade Curricular/Course Unit Description
Coimbra Institute of Engineering
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Title
Automation Project
Code
910964
Scientific Area:
Control and automation
Course:
Degree in Electrical Engineering
Term/Semester: 3rd/2nd
ECTS:
7
Department:
Electrical Engineering
Instructor:
Horácio do Carmo Fachada
Study plan:
The study plan is specific to each project, however all comprise the following steps:
Requirements definition.
Bibliographic search in books, papers, data sheets and application notes.
State of the Art comprehension.
Technical’s solutions proposal.
System and components design.
Tests and validation scenario definition.
System prototype implementation.
Project management and control.
Data collection and analysis.
Final report writing.
Language
Type of
instruction:
Portuguese
Activities
Total Hours Hours/week
Comments
Theoretical
Practical:
Tutorial
guidance
28
14
2
Classroom, Laboratory work
1
Additionally students have weekly
voluntary support in instructor’s
office hours (6 hours availability,
overall)
Learning
objectives:
Design, build and test electronic and digital control systems
Generic
learning
outcomes and
At the end of this course unit the learner is expected to be able:
Use all the knowledge obtained during the course to develop a particular electronic and digital
control system from a set of requirements, objectives and constraints;
Licenciatura em Engª Electrotécnica /Degree in Electrical Engineering
Ficha de Unidade Curricular/Course Unit Description
Coimbra Institute of Engineering
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
competences:
Bibliography:
Progress
assessment:
Participate in an automation project, developing hardware solutions and software
applications for the required purpose.
Team work with high level skills.
Each tutor will give most important references for the project.
Students are free and invited to complete and discuss all study material.
Final project report (30%); laboratory work (60%) and project presentation (10%).
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