Advanced Control of Electrical Machines

2018/2019

Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module

The module is based on knowledge achieved when studying the 1st semester on the Master of Science in Energy Engineering on the Mechatronic Control Engineering specialisation or similar.

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

  • Have knowledge about and understanding of the operating principles of an energy transmission system comprising a power electronic converter feeding an electric actuator
  • Be able to analyse such a system and be able to set up dynamic system models
  • Have comprehensive knowledge about practical application of feedback control theory for such a system

 

Skills

  • Be able to apply appropriate methods and tools for analysis of power electronic converters
  • Be able to design modulators for power electronic converters and be able to design control systems for an electrical actuator fed from a power electronic converter
  • Be able to verify the analysis, models and the design by means of laboratory experiments

 

Competences

  • Be able to control the working and development process within the project theme, and be able to analyse and develop a control system for an electric actuator fed by a power electronics converter
  • Independently be able to define and analyse scientific problems in the said area
  • Independently be able to continue own development in competence and specialisation

Type of instruction

Problem based project oriented project work in groups. The project takes its base in an electric actuator that is used to drive a mechanical load. The actuator may be a poly-phase AC machine or another kind of electro-mechanical device. The actuator must be fed from a hard or soft-switched power electronic converter and closed-loop control principles must be adopted. The whole power transmission system must be analysed. Selected parts of the system may be developed and realized in the project. This may also include development of a power electronic converter, a digital control system or interfacing circuitry. Requirements to control strategies for the converter and the actuator must be formulated. Suitable modulation methods and controllers must be analysed, designed, simulated and evaluated. Laboratory implementation and tests of the whole system or selected parts of it must be conducted and evaluated.

Extent and expected workload

Since it is a 15 ECTS project module, the work load is expected to be 450 hours for the student

Exam

Exams

Name of examAdvanced Control of Electrical Machines
Type of exam
Oral exam based on a project
ECTS15
Assessment7-point grading scale
Type of gradingExternal examination
Criteria of assessmentAs stated in the Joint Programme Regulations.
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Additional information

Project on 2nd semester Mechatronic Control Engineering.

Facts about the module

Danish titleAvanceret styring af elektriske maskiner
Module codeN-EE-K2-6
Module typeProject
Duration1 semester
SemesterSpring
ECTS15
Empty-place SchemeYes
Location of the lectureCampus Aalborg
Responsible for the module
Time allocation for external examinersB

Organisation

Study BoardStudy Board of Energy
DepartmentDepartment of Energy Technology
FacultyFaculty of Engineering and Science