Course: Basic Principles of Electrotechnical Devices

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Course title Basic Principles of Electrotechnical Devices
Course code KEP/DZPE
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Tutorial
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Vítek Martin, Ing.
  • Slobodník Karel, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
1 Basic information about electromagnetic quantities, theirs using and reciprocal interactions. Animations and show of vary electrotechnical phenomenon and practical previews with function examples. 2 Desktop computer and mobile notebook. Sightseeing of the disassembled computer, samples of the processors and other components integrated on the printed circuit with busses and many other compounds. Peripheral devices like for example printer and scanner. 3 The problematic of engines for gearing of vary electrotechnical devices. The problematic of vibrations and acoustic noise affiliated with the using of gears in the industry. A brief mention of electric vehicles, hybrids and battery drive. 4 Primary and secondary electrochemical cells, accumulators, fuel and solar cells. Use of battery sources in electronics, mobile devices and tablets, their benefits, negatives and limitations. 5 Technical and professional toys and robotic gaming systems. RC models including drones, helicopters and ground vehicles 6 Mobile phone structure, microphone, speaker layout and their basic parameters. Image processing using digital camera and digital camera. 7 Infrared measurement. Examples of the use of thermal camera in practice, examples of the analysis of temperature manifestations of various electrotechnical systems. 8 Computer monitors, TVs, IPS type display technology, OLED and more. Image resolution and signal transmission. Camera and TV interconnection and cable standards discussion. 9 Household electrical in household appliances - hairdryer, mixer, vacuum cleaner, coffee maker. Tests and examples, visual videos and animations. 10 Temperature measurement and discussion of its influence on technological processes. Measurement using touch thermometers, contactless methods and thermography. Comparison of accuracy and evaluation of suitability. 11 Humidity and methods of measurement. The influence of air conditioning on humidity control. Causes of moisture in the apartment and their elimination. Assignment of seminar works. 12 The Internet of Things and what it is about. Robotics and automation. Industry 4.0 and its commercial aspects. 13 Assessment and discussion of the best semester projects. Discussion of optional topics and answering questions from the semester.

Learning activities and teaching methods
  • Presentation preparation (report) (1-10) - 8 hours per semester
  • Contact hours - 39 hours per semester
  • Undergraduate study programme term essay (20-40) - 30 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
to have basic knowledges in mathematics for grammar schools
Skills
to control commonly available information and communication technique
Competences
N/A
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N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
explain the influence of electrical quantities on the design of contemporary electrical engineering and electronics
predict future developments in applied electrical engineering depending on equipment design
Skills
evaluate the impact of the development of the electrical engineering industry on the design of contemporary electrical engineering and electronics
recognize the suitability of using the electrical equipment, depending on its design, material used and functionality
assess the eligibility of the electrical equipment in question to perform its specific function
Competences
N/A
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N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecture supplemented with a discussion
Multimedia supported teaching
Skills
Lecture with visual aids
Practicum
Competences
Practicum
Individual study
assessment methods
Knowledge
Seminar work
Self-evaluation
Skills
Skills demonstration during practicum
Seminar work
Competences
Individual presentation at a seminar
Group presentation at a seminar
Recommended literature
  • Brtník, Bohumil. Základní elektronické obvody. 1. vyd. Praha : BEN - technická literatura, 2011. ISBN 978-80-7300-408-8.
  • Cech, Brigitte. Technika v antice. 1. vyd. Praha : Grada, 2013. ISBN 978-80-247-3786-7.
  • Matoušek, David. Číslicová technika - základy konstruktérské praxe. 1. vyd. Praha : BEN - technická literatura, 2001. ISBN 80-7300-025-3.
  • Novák, Petr. Mobilní roboty : pohody, senzory, řízení. Praha : BEN - technická literatura, 2005. ISBN 80-7300-141-1.
  • Vlach, Jaroslav; Havlíček, Josef; Vlach, Martin. Začínáme s LabVIEW / Jaroslav Vlach, Josef Havlíček, Martin Vlach. 1. vyd. Praha : BEN - technická literatura, 2008. ISBN 978-80-7300-245-9.
  • Vlach, Jaroslav. Řízení a vizualizace technologických procesů. Praha : BEN, 1999. ISBN 80-86056-66-X.
  • Volná, Eva. Umělá inteligence : rozpoznávání vzorů v dynamických datech. 1. vyd. Praha : BEN - technická literatura, 2014. ISBN 978-80-7300-497-2.
  • Zemánek, Václav. Elektřina v kostce. 1. vyd. Praha : BEN - technická literatura, 2013. ISBN 978-80-7300-500-9.


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