MECT08006 2013 Power Electronics and Drives 401

General Details

Full Title
Power Electronics and Drives 401
Transcript Title
Power Electronics and Drives 1
Code
MECT08006
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
MECT - 0719 Mechatronics
Department
MENG - Mech. and Electronic Eng.
Level
08 - Level 8
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
Start Term
2013 - Full Academic Year 2013-14
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Niall Colleary
Programme Membership
SG_EMTRN_K08 201300 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Engineering in Mechatronics SG_EMECS_H08 202400 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechatronic Systems SG_EELEC_H08 202100 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electrical Engineering and Sustainability SG_EMECH_K08 202200 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechatronic Engineering SG_EMECI_K08 202300 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechatronic Engineering SG_EROBO_H08 202400 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Robotics and Automation SG_EROBO_H08 202500 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Robotics and Automation SG_EMTRN_K08 201900 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechatronic Engineering SG_EMTOL_K08 202400 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechatronic Engineering
Description

On successful completion of this module the student will demonstrate competence in AC circuit analysis ,an understanding of  electro-magnetic theory as applied to the construction and operation of DC motors and an ability to evaluate and demonstrate the behaviour of  electronic DC drive circuitry.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;

1.

Classify power electronic devices and circuits.

2.

describe in block diagram form the structure of a motor drive system.

3.

Apply Phasor techniques to problems in AC Network analysis, particularly to those circuits containing reactive impedances.

4.

Develop the concept of an electric motor from first principles with the aid of electrical and electro-magnetic theory.

5.

Evaluate the behaviour of basic converter circuits with the aid of computer simulation software.

6.

Analyse the behaviour of a variety of conventional DC electric motors.

Module Assessment Strategies

Continuous assessment taking the form of regular practical work , written assignments and worksheets on each topic as the course progresses. A theory examination sat at the end of the course.

Indicative Syllabus

  • Complex Algebra, the j operator, inductive and capacitive impedances, AC network calculations for voltage current, Z,  and power phasors (S)
  • Single and 3-phase controlled rectifier circuits, discussion of SCRs
  • Simulations of converter circuits (PSIM or equivalent).
  • Electrical theory, electro-magnetism, the primitive motor, the conventional DC machine.
  • DC drive technology.
  • Motor equivalent circuit problems.

 

Coursework & Assessment Breakdown

Coursework & Continuous Assessment
40 %
End of Semester / Year Formal Exam
60 %

Coursework Assessment

Title Type Form Percent Week Learning Outcomes Assessed
1 Assignment Written assignment to take place mid-semester Coursework Assessment UNKNOWN 10 % OnGoing 3,4
2 Practical Evaluation Coursework Assessment UNKNOWN 30 % OnGoing 1,2,5
             

End of Semester / Year Assessment

Title Type Form Percent Week Learning Outcomes Assessed
1 Final Exam Final Exam UNKNOWN 60 % End of Term 1,2,3,4,6
             
             

Full Time Mode Workload


Type Location Description Hours Frequency Avg Workload
Lecture Flat Classroom Theory /Tutorial 2 Weekly 2.00
Supervision Engineering Laboratory Simulations/evaluations 2 Weekly 2.00
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 4.00 Hours

Module Resources

Non ISBN Literary Resources

Authors

Title

Publishers

Year

 

 

 

 

Giorgio Rizzoni,

Principles and Applications of Electrical Engineering, Revised fourth edition,

McGraw-Hill,

2004

Bimal  K. Bose

Power Electronics And Motor Drives: Advances and Trends

Academic Press

2006

 

Hughes, Austin

Electric Motors and Drives

Newnes

3rd ed. 2006

Richard Crowder

Electric Drives and Electromechanical Systems: Applications and Control

Newnes

2006

Other Resources

KITE Project supported access to Simulation Tools and virtual laboratory experiments

Additional Information
None