Recommended prerequisite for participation in
the module
The module is based on knowledge achieved in Dynamic Modelling of
Electrical Machines and Control Systems; Electrical Apparatus and
Power Electronics; 1st semester project: Dynamics in Electrical
Energy Engineering, or similar.
Content, progress and pedagogy of the
module
Learning objectives
Knowledge
- Have knowledge about basic topologies for electrical drive
systems
- Have knowledge about soft switching PWM-based circuits and
resonant-based circuits in power elec-tronic converters
- Have knowledge about how to control the basic topologies of
converters for electrical drive systems
- Have comprehension of different control methods for electrical
machines
- Have comprehension of advanced techniques for control of AC
machines in high performance applica-tions
- Have comprehension of different sensorless control
methods
Skills
- Be capable of working with grid connected and autonomous
electrical drive systems
- Be able to apply a suitable circuit topology for a given
application
- Be capable of implementing different control methods for AC
machines such as field oriented control and sensorless
control
Competences
- Independently be able to define and analyse scientific problems
within the area of control of electrical drive systems and
converters
- Independently be able to communicate results from the area of
control of electrical drive systems and converters
- Independently be able to be a part of professional and
interdisciplinary development work in the area of control of
electrical drive systems and converters
Type of instruction
The course will be taught by a mixture of lectures, workshops,
exercises, mini-projects and self-study including application of
different e-learning methods.
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
Name of exam | Control of Electrical Drive Systems and Converters |
Type of exam | Written or oral exam |
ECTS | 5 |
Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
Type of grading | Internal examination |
Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination
Policies and Procedures |