Electrical Drives (4 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

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 (course unit)

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 (course unit)

Electric technology

Exam schedules

Teoriaosuuden koe on viimeisellä teorialuentokerralla. Uusintatentit ovat yleisinä tenttipäivinä erikseen sovittavina ajankohtina. Muut osiot suoritetaan sopimuksen mukaan.

Evaluation methods and criteria

Koemenestys, luentoaktiivisuus ja aktiivisuus käytännön töissä.

Teaching methods

Teoriaopetus, laskuharjoitukset, sähkölaboratoriotyöt

Learning materials

Kirja Ruppa Sähkötekniikkaa Sivuaineopiskelijoille. Laitevalmistajien materiaalia kuten ABB, luennoitsijan oma materiaali

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.

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Fail in the exam (0), or in the laboratory works, or in the given homework tasks.

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student knows the basic concepts of AC and 3-phase AC techniques. The student recognizes the basic components and their behavior in the AC circuits. Understands the working principle of ordinary electric drives. Is able to use impedance and power triangle method. Is able to perform the practical tasks with the group support.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student is able to use basic measurement devices. Knows the basic principles of circuit calculation techniques and understands the behavior and tasks of basic components in AC-circuits. Is capable of applying complex variables and pointer calculation method for simple circuits and knows the components of 3-phase AC-circuit. Understands well the operating principle of common electric drives. Is able to perform the practical tasks unassisted. Is and active member in the group.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student is able solve more advanced circuit calculation problems. Knows well the principle of complex variables and pointer calculation method and is able to apply them to solve more advanced problems. Knows the meaning of reactive power compensation. Understands very well the operating principle of electric drives and peripheral devices. The student is able to use well basic measurement devices and is capable of making choices between different device techniques. Is supporting member in the group.