Control Systems for Electrical Motor Drives (5 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to dimension demanding controlled electric motor drives and integrate it into the automation system. The student knows how to apply regulated electric drive solutions to different applications. The student is able to apply basic theories of control technology in electric drive solutions and utilize design and analysis tools.

Content (course unit)

Design of controlled electric motor and generator drive, dimensioning and operating characteristics of a demanding industrial site. Measurable and adjustable quantities for controlled electric motor drive, suitable control modes, control circuit block diagram, control behavior, tuning, parameters and their setting, connection to automation systems and fieldbus, control and safety functions. Network effects of controlled use, active filtering, energy balance.

Prerequisites (course unit)

Opintojaksojen tehoelektroniikka ja sähkökoneet sisällön osaaminen.

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

The student knows the structures of the regulated electric drive system and knows their functional properties, and is able to select and dimension the most typical hardware components. The student is also able to produce design documentation.

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

The student understands the structures of a regulated electric drive system and knows their functional properties, and is able to design complete solutions for demanding industrial applications. The student is also able to produce standard design documentation

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student has holistic unertanding of the structures of the regulated electric drive system and their functional properties, and is able to design complete solutions for different cases. The student is also able to produce high-quality standard design documentation.

Assessment scale

0-5