Electrical Machines, Drive Systems and Applications

Code

EEEE3114

School

Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Level

3

Credits

20

Semesters

Autumn Malaysia

Summary

This module introduces students to the concepts and operating principles of fixed and variable speed electric machine and drive systems. The module will use a number of system examples to demonstrate how machines and drive systems are specified, designed, controlled and operated.

Target Students

3rd and 4th year and MSc students in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

Classes

• One 1-hour tutorial each week for 12 weeks
• Two 2-hour lectures each week for 12 weeks
• One 2-hour laboratory each week for 8 weeks

Assessment

• 30% Coursework 1: Report
• 30% Coursework 2: Report
• 40% Exam (2-hour): End of module exam (autumn)

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the module, students should be able to:

LO1: Demonstrate understanding of the basic concepts of electromagnetism and the underlying physical principles of operation and behaviour of rotating electrical machines.

LO2: Classify and distinguish commonly used types of electrical machines by their underlying principles, typical operating characteristics and suitable applications.

LO3: Select and employ techniques for analysing the performance of AC electrical machines and typical variable speed drive technologies.

LO4: Build and simulate electromagnetic performance of machines using Analysis software; Analyse the performance of the designed machine.

LO5: Analyse the technologies used to create a variable speed drive system and their application.

LO6: Select and apply suitable variable speed motor drive systems for a range of common applications such as transportation and renewable generation.

LO7: Develop and apply vector control systems for improved drive system operation.

Conveners

• Nandan Ganesh Jeyabalan