Module Specification
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Title Electromagnetic Compatibility
Code ELEC382
Coordinator Professor Y Shen
Electrical Engineering and Electronics
Y.C.Shen@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2024-25 Level 6 FHEQ Second Semester 7.5

Aims

The module is aimed to provide the students with advanced knowledge and skills to deal with EMC problems.

The students are expected to master the  fundamental EMC principles and concepts based on the underlying electromagnetic theory.

To study  EMC standa rds and regulations, and be able to apply them to real world problems.

To be able to use advanced theory too analyse EMC problems.

To be able to conduct EMC measurements and tests, and also interprete the results.

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):
ELEC210 Electromagnetics 2021-22 

Co-requisite modules:
 

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Ability to conduct EMC tests and analysis

(LO2) Ability to conduct EMC analysis and designs

(LO3) Knowledge and skills and solve EMC problems

(S1) On successful completion of the module, students should be able to show experience and enhancement of the folowing key skills: Independent learning Problem solving and design skills.

(S2) After successful completion of the module, the student should be able to: Demonstrate their familiarity with the various measurement techniques used to assess the electromagnetic compatibility of both hardware and systems.

(S3) On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Demonstrate their ability to apply sound EMC analytical and design techniques when dealing with both conducted and radiated interference and times domains, and their applicability to engineering systems, is prerequisite knowledge.

(S4) On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the relevant EU regulations governing EMC. Be capable of analysing EMC problems by applying sound electromagnetics principles to networks of current-carrying conductors whether as cable configurations or in circuits/systems involving active and passive devices.

Syllabus
 

- Introduction
The aspects and history of EMC. 
The most recent development in the EMC industry. 
Electrical dimensions and common EMC Units.

- EMC Requirements Governmental requirements for commercial products, for military products. 
Conducted emissions and susceptibility; radiated emissions and susceptibility.  
Electrostatic discharge (ESD), and radiation hazards to humans.

- Basic Electromagnetic Principles
Review of basic electromagnetic field theory, transmission lines and antennas.

- Signal Spectra Review of signals. Spectrum analysers.
Spectra fo digital circuit waveforms and representations of various signals.

- Non-ideal behaviour of Components Wires, printed circuit board (PCB) lands, resistors, capacitors,inductors and other devices.

- Outline of EMC Testing EMC testing devices and equipment. 
Types of EMC testing and repeatability in the tests.

- Radiated Emissions and Susceptibility
Simple emission and susceptibility models for wires and PCB lands.

- Conducted Emissions and Susceptibility LISN, power supply filters and power supplies.

- Crosstalk Frequency-domain and time domain crosstalk; shielded wires and twisted wires.

- Shielding and Electrostatic Discharge
Shielding effectiveness for far-field sources and for near-field sources. 
Origin and effects of ESD events.

- Systems Design for EMC Grounding, system configuration and PCB design.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Due to Covid-19, one or more of the following delivery methods will be implemented based on the current local conditions and the situation of registered students.
(a) Hybrid delivery, with social distancing on Campus
Teaching Method 1 - On-line asynchronous lectures
Description: Lectures to explain the material
Attendance Recorded: No
Notes: On average one per week

Teaching Method 2 - Synchronous face to face tutorials
Description: Tutorials on the Assignments and Problem Sheets
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: On average one per fortnight

(b) Fully online delivery and assessment
Teaching Method 1 - On-line asynchronous lectures
Description: Lectures to explain the material
Attendance Recorded: No
Notes: On average one per week

Teaching Method 2 - On-line synchronous tutorials
Description: Tutorials on the Assignments and Problem Sheets
A ttendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: On average one per fortnight

(c) Standard on-campus delivery with minimal social distancing
Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: Lectures to explain the material
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: On average one per week

Teaching Method 2 - Tutorial
Description: Tutorials on the Assignments and Problem Sheets
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: On average one per fortnight

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 12

 2

       6

 20
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 55
TOTAL HOURS 75

Assessment
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Formal examination Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 2 examination period  0    100       
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
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mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             

Reading List
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