Electrical Drive Systems (H6097)
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Electrical Drive Systems
Module H6097
Module details for 2024/25.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Pre-Requisite
Electromechanics
Module Outline
This module covers all the major concepts that are required to gain a good understanding of modern electrical drive systems, as well as their operation. The module also involves practical work using simulation software, as well as hands-on laboratory work. Topics normally include the following:
• Introduction to electrical drive systems, electrical principles
• Drive mechanics, mechanical principles, electrical drive dynamics
• Magnetism & machine fundamentals, magnetic circuits, transformers, electromechanical energy conversion
• Fundamentals of power electronics, converters for drives
• Control of electrical drives, feedback control
• Fundamentals of DC machines, brushless DC motors
• AC machines and space vectors, induction motors, induction motor drives
• Synchronous machines, synchronous motor drives
• Servo, stepper & reluctance drives
The module addresses the AHEP4 Learning Outcomes: C1, M1, C2, M2, C3/M3, C4/M4, C5, M5, C6/M6, C7, M7, C9/M9, C11/M11, C12/M12, C13/M13
Library
1. Ned Mohan, (2012), “Electric machines and drives”, Wiley, ISBN: 9781118074817
2. Jens Weidauer, Richard Messer, (2014), “Electrical Drives: Principles, Planning, Applications, Solutions”, Wiley VCH, ISBN: 978-3895784347
3. G. K. Dubey, (2001), “Fundamentals of electrical drives”, Alpha Science, ISBN: 9781842650837
4. Théodore Wildi, (2005), “Electrical machines, drives and power systems”, Prentice Hall College Division, ISBN: 0131969188
Module learning outcomes
Apply the methods and techniques that they have learned to review, consolidate, extend and apply their knowledge and understanding, and to initiate and carry out projects and analysis on electrical drive systems.
Critically evaluate arguments, assumptions, abstract concepts and data (that may be incomplete), to make judgements, and to use analytical methodologies and tools to achieve a solution - or identify a range of solutions - to a problem.
Demonstrate creative and innovative ability in the synthesis of solutions about, and in formulating design of, electrical drive systems.
Communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions in written form.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Unseen Examination | Semester 2 Assessment | 80.00% |
| Coursework | 20.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Report | T2 Week 7 | 50.00% |
| Report | T2 Week 9 | 50.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
| Spring Semester | Laboratory | 2 hours | 00000100000 |
| Spring Semester | Practical | 2 hours | 00000010000 |
How to read the week pattern
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