Course code ETeh3020
Credit points 2.25
Electrotechnical Materials
Total Hours in Course60
Number of hours for lectures16
Number of hours for laboratory classes8
Date of course confirmation16.03.2011
Responsible UnitInstitute of Engineering and Energetics
Course developer
Imants Plūme
Mg. sc. ing.
Course abstract
Aim of course is learning of classification, characteristics, main features of electrotechnical materials and its applications in electrotechnic branch. Students acquires systematized knowledge on gasiform, liquid and solid dielectric materials, its conductivity and resistance. Knowledge is obtained on organic, non-organic dielectric materials, conductors, semiconductors, magnetic materials, main electrotechnical products and its applications.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
• Knowledge on characteristics of materials, its classification.
• Skils in evaluation and in selection of materials suitable for particular purpose.
• Competence in applications of electotechnical materials in energetics.
Compulsory reading
1. Ņikuļins N. Elektrotehnisko materiālu mācība. Rīga: Zvaigzne, 1988. 150 lpp.
2. Plūme I. Elektrotehniskie materiāli: Mācību metodiskais līdzeklis. Jelgava: LLU, 2008. 59 lpp.
3. Mark J. Physical properties of polymers. Washington, D.C. : American Chemical Society, 1993. 409 p.
Further reading
1. Meļņikovs. Elektrotehniskie materiāli. Mācību līdzeklis. 1. un 2. daļa, RVT 2006. 146. un 135. lpp.
2. The electrical engineering handbook. 2nd ed. Boca Raton: CRC Press: IEEE Press, 1997. 2719 p.
Periodicals and other sources
1. Enerģija un Pasaule: E & P. Rīga : Briga Plus. ISSN 1407-5911.
2. Materials Science Forum. ISSN: 0255-5476
3. Journal of Materials Science. ISSN: 1662-9752, izd. Springer