Course - Electrical Drives - TET4120
TET4120 - Electrical Drives
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skriftlig | 100/100 | 4 timer |
Course content
In spite the fact that a variable speed drive will require increased investment cost, this will in most cases very quickly be balanced by large energy savings compared to fixed speed drives. Approximately 97 % of all new motors are sold without a frequency converter. This means that a large potential market exists. This course explains the energy savings potential and covers most of the commonly used types of electrical motor drives. Part I gives an overview of different type of electrical motor drives, type of loads and the impact of using mechanical gears/transmissions. In part II simplified models of the most commonly used power electronic converters are presented. Modulation methods are presented. In part III measurement techniques used in a motor drives are presented. In addition, how to choose type of controller and tuning of controller parameters are covered in details. Part IV is devoted to DC drives. Mathematical modelling is performed, analysis of steady state characteristics as well as choice and dimensioning of current- and speed-controllers. In part V a general model of AC machines are presented. This includes introduction of space vectors, coordinate transformations and transformed mathematical models. In section VI the three most commonly used AC drives are analyzed; Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Drives, Induction Motor Drives and Synchronous Motor Drives. It will be focus on controllers operating in a synchronous rotating coordinate system, i.e. operating with DC-quantities in steady state.
Learning outcome
The course is aiming to give a thorough understanding of converter topologies and control principles used in modern electrical motor drives.
Knowledge:
After having followed the course, the candidate shall have obtained insight in:
- rotating electrical machines and their application
- power electronic converters and their application in electrical motor drives
- common load models for electrical motor drives
- control principles for electrical motor drives
Skills:
After having followed the course, the candidate shall be able to:
- model and analyze electrical motor drives and their sub systems (converters, rotating machines and loads)
- choose a suitable rotating machine for an electrical motor drive
- choose a suitable power electronic converter structure for an electrical motor drive
- choose a suitable control structure and calculate control parameters for an electrical motor drive
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, compulsory exercises and project. The students will be divided into project groups to perform a project, in which design, analysis and simulation of a drive shall be done for a given application. The course is given in English. If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may change from written to oral.
Compulsory assignments
- Project in groups
- Exercizes
Recommended previous knowledge
TET4110 Electrical Machines or similar knowledge. TET4190 Power Electronics for Renewable Energy or similar knowledge.
Course materials
Text books, lecture notes, manuals for simulation program.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIE1025 | 7.5 |
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2017
Language of instruction: English
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- Electrical Power Engineering
- Technological subjects
Department with academic responsibility
Department of electric energy
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD Skriftlig 100/100 2017-05-26 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates
Examination arrangement: Oral examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Summer KONT Oral examination 100/100 2017-08-10
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"