KT0104 Calculations on basic electrical circuits (resistance, voltage and current) and power KT0105 Basic principles and calculation of magnetism Internal Assessment Criteria and Weight Describe, calculate and interpret fundamental concepts of electricity (Electro motive force, Potential difference, Resistance)using the correct units of measurement and definitions. List types of materials used for conductors, insulators and semi-conductors and describe their mechanical and electrical properties and applications. Describe the factors that influences the resistance of a material Define and explain, using the correct units of measurement ohms law of electricity Define and explain using the correct units of measurement Kirchoff’s law of electricity Manipulate formula to calculate voltage, current and resistance in series/parallel circuits Name, describe and explain the different types of magnets and their properties Explain fundamental magnetic concepts by naming the five charicteristics of magnetic lines of force and explaining the relationship between flux and flux density Describe, with the aid of a drawing, the application of the right-hand grip rule and show how a magnetic field is established when an electrical current flows through a conductor, by using formula, calculate the force on a current carrying conductor. Describe, with the aid of drawings, the effect on the magnetic field around a current carrying conductor when placed in a uniform magnetic field. Fleming's left-hand rule must be demonstrated. Describe and explain the various forces or methods that can be used to alter magnetic fields, and describe the changes that take place (Weight 35%) 1.2.2 KM-03-KT02: Electronics (30%) Topic elements to be covered include: KT0201 International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) symbols for electronic components KT0202 Principles,safety precautions, identification and basic function of electronic components KT0203 Basic electronic circuits KT0204 Principles of rectification, single phase and 3-phase Internal Assessment Criteria and Weight Describe the various capacitors used and typical applications
KT0106 Testing principles of single phase and three phase alternating current motors KT0107 Protection of motors KT0108 Calculation of motor properties Internal Assessment Criteria and Weight List the different types of alternating current motors and describe their construction Explain the principle of operation of alternating current motors Characteristics of single phase and three phase motors Describe and explain how tests are conducted on alternating current motors Describe with the aid of diagrams, the configuration of motor connections Describe and explain protection devices used for alternating current motors Explain how time delay and current rating of overload protection devices influence their use in protecting motors from damage in case of locked rotors, overload during operation and short circuits. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of single- and three-phase motors Calculate alternating current motor properties (Weight 35%) 1.2.2 KM-06-KT02: Rotating Electrical Machinery - DC motors (35%) Topic elements to be covered include: KT0201 Construction of direct current motors KT0202 Principles of operation for direct current motors KT0203 Configuration of direct current motor connections KT0204 Types and application of direct current motors KT0205 Testing principles of direct current motors KT0206 Protection of direct current motors KT0207 Calculation of direct current motor properties Internal Assessment Criteria and Weight List the different types of direct current motors and describe their construction Explain the principle of operation of direct current motors Describe the applications of different types of direct current motors Describe and explain how various tests are conducted on direct current motors Describe with the aid of diagrams, the configuration of motor connections, power circuits and control circuits. Describe and explain protection devices used for direct current motors