Components of Electrical Engineering (3cr)

Objective

The student is able to use and select safe, energy-efficient control engineering electrical components with a long service life. The student is able to size the components required for actuators of different power levels.

Content

Electrical components of control panels; sizing and selection.

Qualifications

No prior studies required.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Student
- identifies and describes the basic operation and fundamental concepts of key control engineering components.
- selects components suitable for a control system under guidance, based on the given requirements.
- is able to implement basic solutions but occasionally requires support in justifying their choices and understanding the overall system.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Student:
- explains the basic concepts and operating principles of control engineering components fluently.
- applies their knowledge in various control engineering problem-solving situations.
- selects appropriate and resource-efficient components, taking into account
– energy efficiency,
– component lifecycle and maintainability, and
– the system’s safe operating principles.
- justifies their selections based on technical requirements and the characteristics of the operating environment.
- identifies how component choices affect overall system durability (reliability, service life, susceptibility to disturbances).

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Student:
- demonstrates broad and in-depth mastery of the concepts and operating principles related to various control engineering components.
- solves demanding control engineering problems by applying diverse technical knowledge and system-level analysis.
- selects optimal components based on sustainability and responsibility criteria, such as
– energy efficiency and minimization of losses,
– long service life and maintenance-friendly design,
– circular economy principles (e.g., replaceability, maintainability, material choices),
– safety and reliability throughout the entire lifecycle.
- critically evaluates and compares how different alternatives affect system performance, environmental impact, and cost-effectiveness.
- justifies solutions analytically and presents development proposals that improve the system’s energy efficiency, operational reliability, and sustainability.

Materials

Will be announced during the course