Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Be able to comprehend dynamic models of the transformer, DC Motor, the synchronous machine and the induction machine
• Have knowledge about the limitations for a dynamic model of an electrical machine
• Control principles of DC motors
• Have knowledge about AC machines and space vectors
• Comprehension of techniques for scalar variable-speed control of induction machines
• Knowledge about implementation of different controllers for variable-speed AC-drives
• Knowledge about basic non-linear control theory and its application of electrical machine drives

Skills

• Independently be able to define and analyse scientific problems involving a dynamic model of an electrical machine
• Be able to analyse and design scalar and vector controllers for electrical drives
• Be able to apply selected linear and non-linear control methods for electrical drives

Competences

• Independently be able to define and analyse scientific problems involving a dynamic model of an electrical machine
• Be able to analyse and design scalar and vector controllers for electrical drives
• Be able to apply selected linear and non-linear control methods for electrical drives

Type of instruction

The course will be taught by a mixture of lectures, workshops, exercises, mini-projects and self-study.

Extent and expected workload

Since it is a 5 ECTS course module, the work load is expected to be 150 hours for the student

Exam

Exams