Electrics
Mechatronics
Thermodynamics
The Institute
100

What is the voltage divider law?

The rule that describes how voltage is distributed across resistors in a series circuit

100

What is Newtons 3 laws of motion in order?

  1. An object in rest stays at rest and an object in motion stays in motion
  2. F = m * a
  3. For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction
100

What are the 0th and 1st laws of thermodynamics?

0th: If two systems are both in thermal equilibrium with a third system, then they are in thermal equilibrium with each other. 

1st: Conservation of Energy


100

What are the names of three of the institute's secretaries? (Any three)

Bonnie, Lisbeth, Mette, Mikkel, Pia, Tina, Tine, Trine

200

What components are responsible for reactive power (causing current and voltage to be out of phase)?

Inductors and capacitors

200

What characterises a lag compensator?

A zero and a pole. The pole being closer to origo in the s-plane

200

What is the Colebrook equation used for in fluid mechanics? 

To calculate the friction factor 

200

Who is AAU Energy's most cited proffessor?

Frede Blaabjerg

300

What are the four components in a boost converter?

Inductor, diode, switch (transistor), and capacitor

300

What is the unit for moment of inertia?

J [kg * m^2]

300

What are the four components of a heat pump

1. Evaporator (Heat Injection)

2. Compressor (Compression)

3. Condenser (Heat Rejection)

4. Expansion Valve (Expansion) 

300

Students of the department of mathematical sciences reside in the halls of Pon101. What is the name of their student association's friday bar?

The Algebar

400

What are the main components of electromagnetic interference?

The source (emitter), the path and the victim 


400

What is the sensitivity function for a standard feedback system?

S(s) = 1 / (1 + G(s)*H(s))

G(s) being plant

H(s) being controller

400

What is the concept of "Exergy"?

Exergy is the maximum useful work that can be extracted from a system.  

400

Who is the Head of Department of AAU Energy?

Lars Storm Pedersen

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