MECT08007 2013 Power Electronics and Drives 402
The aims of this module are to investigate current electronic motor drive technology as it applies to both DC and AC electric machines.The module is delivered by way of lectures, practical demonstration of motor and drive types and student simulation of a vareity of drive circuitry using PSIM software.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
Analyse the operation of single and 3-phase controlled rectifier circuits
Perform computer aided solutions and simulations, where appropriate.
describe in block diagram form the structure of a motor drive system.
Analyse the behaviour of coventional AC Induction motors
Comprehend the operation of AC VAriable Speed Drives and DC motor drives.
Develop the AC motor equivalent circuit and the DC motor transfer function for conventional machines.
Module Assessment Strategies
End of semester written exam complemented by continuous practical/simulation work and a mid term continuous assessment paper
Indicative Syllabus
Power Electronics
- Single and 3-phase controlled rectifier circuits
- Power converters
- Simulations
- Motor types , servo, stepper, brushless DC, AC Induction.
- Electronic Drive Control, VSD and DC drives
- Applications of motor drives.
- Digital drive distributed-control, harmonic drives
- Adjustable speed drives
- Loading dynamics and control, feedback applications.
- Tune servo speed and position control systems
- Encoders, tachogenerators
- High speed industrial applications
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Assignment | Coursework Assessment | UNKNOWN | 10 % | Week 4 | 4,5 |
2 | Practical Evaluation Simulation and practical evaluation of motor performance | Coursework Assessment | UNKNOWN | 30 % | OnGoing | 2,4 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Final Exam | Final Exam | UNKNOWN | 60 % | End of Term | 1,3,4,5,6 |
Full Time Mode Workload
Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
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Problem Based Learning | Engineering Laboratory | Paratical | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
Lecture | Lecture Theatre | Theory | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
Module Resources
Authors |
Title |
Publishers |
Year |
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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
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Bimal K. Bose |
Modern Power Electronics and AC Drives |
Prentice Hall Ptr |
2001 |
Hughes, Austin |
Electric Motors and Drives |
Newnes |
2006 |
Acces to Simulation software both in and outside of class contact time
None