Electrical DrivesLaajuus (4 cr)
Course unit code: 5K00BN02
General information
- Credits
- 4 cr
Objectives
The students know how to select an electric motor type and model as well as controlling the most common applications of machine automation. Together with the course on electric design, the students learn how to create control circuits and installation diagrams. The students gain an overview on how to apply electronics in machine automation. The students learn how to select electric equipment for the most common applications.
Content
Electrical drive design. Electrical documentation. Electric motor physics. Stepping motor. Permanent magnet DC motor. Brushless DC motor. Three-phase induction motor. Motor controlling, motor controllers and actuators. Induction motor inverter. Basics of power electronics.
Prerequisites
Electric technology
Further information
Teach-in, demonstrations, series of lectures, study conversation, self study/distance learning, exercises, assignments, practical work, coursework, summary report/essay, exam, collective learning, net learning, field-work (incl. study trips), laboratory work/workshop, net learning, research project, group exam and seminar.