Electric Motor Drives (5 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to
- dimension the most common electric motor drives and knows where the drives are used
- dimension direct and adjusted motor drives
- describe the central components in power electronics, their function and impact on the network
- make control circuits for electric motor drives
- explain the possibilities of a frequency converter drive
- describe ways to integrate systems

Content (course unit)

Selection criteria for the most common electric motor drives used in automation. The selection and functioning of low voltage appliances and power electronic devices. Selection of motors, overload protection of motors, components of a low voltage centre, basics of power electronics, adjusted motor drives used in building services engineering. Main and control circuit diagrams.

Prerequisites (course unit)

5T00BJ49 Electrical Power Engineeering

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Knowledge of basic operation, usability and operation of a short circuit motor. Expertise in direct and controlled motor drive protection and basic dimensioning.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Knowledge of basic operation, usability and operation of a induction motor. Competence in direct and controlled motor drive protection and basic dimensioning while working independently. Knowledge of network effects of motor drives.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Deep knowledge of basic operation, usability and operation of a induction motor. Competence in direct and controlled motor drive protection and applied dimensioning while working independently. Narrative and knowledge of network effects of motor drives.

Assessment scale

0-5

Further information

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