ELE-3608 Advanced Electric Drives - 5 stp

The course will describe the design, operation, and control of advanved electric drives by the use of power electronic converters.The emphasis is on control algorithms and dynamic operating characteristics. Electric transportation (vehicles, ships, aircrafts) will be used as application of electric drives throughout the course. A design project will be completed in groups. Laboratory and experiments is a central and integrated part of the course.

Course content:

• Load modelling of mechanical and electric systems
• Dynamic operating characteristics
• Induction machines, PMSM, BLDC and reluctance machines
• Advanced control strategies of AC drives based on vector control and direct torque control.
• Regenerative motor drives
• Active and reactive power control of grid connected converters
• Sensorless control
• Predictive control algorithms

A relevant undergraduate Bachelor degree in Engineering program in power electronics and electrical machines. Basic knowledge in power systems is also an advantage. 

In addition, the following requirements must be met: 

- minimum 25 credits in mathematics (equivalent to Mathematical Methods 1, 2 og 3), 5 credits in statistics and 7,5 ects i physics on a higher level is required.

Application code: 9371

After passing this course, the student shall have the following learning outcome:

Knowledge:

• The candidate will have an insight in rotating electrical machines and their application
• The candidate can explain the functionality of power converters for motor drives and grid connected applications
• The candidate can explain the concept of predictive control methods
• The candidate knows how to use simulation software such as SPICE and MATLAB to support all phases from specification to design of power electronic controlled drives
• The candidate has knowledge on using scientific instruments and rapid prototyping systems in developing control algorithms

Skills:

• The candidate will be able to design drive systems based on engineering requirements
• The candidate can create mathematical load models of mechanical and electric systems
• The candidate can create simulation models of power electronic converters, control algorithms and mechanical systems with application to electric drives
• The candidate can apply advanced control algorithms and strategies to control motor drives and grid connected converters in a laboratory environment
• The candidate can design and select components for power electronic systems based on mechanical and electric system requirement specifications

General competence:

• The candidate will gain competence in future design activity in the field of industrial electronics
• The candidate will have an overview of documentation standards, training in technical writing and teamwork.