De elektronische studiegids voor het academiejaar 2025 - 2026 is onder voorbehoud.





Electric drives (4353)

  
Coordinating lecturer :Prof. dr. ir. Wilmar MARTINEZ 
  
Member of the teaching team :ing. Seppe DELWICHE 


Language of instruction : English


Credits: 3,0
  
Period: semester 2 (3sp)
  
2nd Chance Exam1: Yes
  
Final grade2: Numerical
 
Exam contract: not possible


 
Sequentiality
 
   Mandatory sequentiality bound on the level of programme components
 
 
  Following programme components must have been included in your study programme in a previous education period
    Electrical machines (5545) 6.0 stptn
 

Prerequisites

The student knows the operation of the transformer, DC motor and induction motor and can draw up the equivalence circuit for these electric machines.
The student can calculate the mechanical forces due to friction, weight, acceleration and can translate these forces into potential energy, kinetic energy, mechanical energy and efficiency.



Content

Motivation:

Education in Electric drives is essential in the formation of engineers as it equips them with a systematic approach to navigate the complexity and wide-ranging applications of drive systems. In an era where drive systems are becoming increasingly intricate, including motors, control mechanisms, and system integration, a structured understanding is crucial. This course provides students with the tools and knowledge to analyze, design, and implement drive systems effectively, fostering a systematic mindset applicable across various engineering disciplines.

By emphasizing a systematic approach, the course enables students to identify and address challenges, optimize system efficiency, and ensure reliable operation. Moreover, it prepares them to stay at the forefront of technological advancements in motor technology, power electronics, and control techniques. With this comprehensive understanding, students are well-equipped to make informed decisions, troubleshoot problems, and contribute to ongoing research and innovation in drive systems.



Lectures (12 x 2u):

1. Rehearsal ELMA

Industrial applications of electric drives.

Structure and general properties of an electric propulsion system

General aspects of electric drives (structure, motor types, load types, influence of the environment, etc)

Sizing of electric drives

2. Regulated DC drives

Independently excited and permanent magnet DC motor: construction characteristics, etc

Control of a DC motor

Regulated one-quadrant drive, powered from AC mains

Two- and four-quadrant operation, powered from AC mains

Power supply from a DC mains

3. Power conversion in Drives

Power electronics components

Basic circuits for rectification and alternating, DC-DC converters, alternating current choppers.

Power supply units and brake units

Components for determining rotor speed and position

4. AC drives:

Induction machines

- Scalar control: subsynchronous cascade control, U/f control, field weakening

- Derivation and implementation of field orientation and direct torque control (DTC)

Synchronous machine types

- Synchronous machines with emphasis on permanent magnet machines with sinusoidal drive

- Brushless DC machine

- Switched reluctance machine

- Stepper motors

5. Applications

Selection of applications, applied to the resp. machine types: electric transport (hybrid and electric vehicles, trains), electric energy production (variable speed wind turbines), robotics



Organisational and teaching methods
Organisational methods  
Lecture  


Evaluation

Period 2    Credits 3,00

Evaluation method
Written evaluaton during teaching periode20 %
Transfer of partial marks within the academic year
Written exam80 %
Closed-book

Second examination period

Evaluation second examination opportunity different from first examination opprt
No


Learning outcomes
Bachelor of Engineering Technology
  •  EC 
  • EC1 - The holder of thedegreepossesses general scientific and technological application-oriented knowledge of the basic concepts, structures and coherence of the specific domain.

     
  •  DC 
  • EM 1.1 The student has knowledge of signal processing and system modelling.

      
  •  BC 
  • De student kent het equivalent schema van verschillende elektrische machines.

    De student kent de verschillende factoren die bijdragen tot het rendement van een systeem of meer specifiek tot het rendement van een inductiemotor.

    The student knows the equivalent scheme of different electrical machines.

    The student knows the different factors that contribute to the efficiency of a system or more specifically to the efficiency of an induction motor.
     
  •  DC 
  • EM 1.8 The student has advanced knowledge of the key concepts of strength learning and knowledge of the functional operation of common machine parts and mechanisms.

      
  •  BC 
  • De student kan de basisgegevens van een aandrijflijn vertalen in koppels en toerentallen voor de selectie van de gewenste reductor en motor voor de aandrijflijn.

    The student can translate the basic data of a powertrain into torques and speeds for the selection of the desired gearbox and motor for the powertrain.
     
  •  DC 
  • 1.5 The student knows the basic laws of electrical engineering in the field of electrodynamics and -statics, electromagnetism, one- and three-phase alternating current.

      
  •  BC 
  • The student knows the basic electrical machines treated under ELMA (2ba) or TELTS (SCH) and expands this knowledge with the construction, operation and control of the stepper motor and reluctance motor.

    The student knows how a rectifier works andknows the consequences for harmonic pollution.

    The student knows how an inverter works to control an induction motor, BLDC motor, stepper motor and synchronous motor.

    The student knows the operation and implementation of U/f control and FOC (vector control).
  •  EC 
  • EC2 - The holder of thedegreepossesses general scientific and discipline-related engineering-technical insight in the basic concepts, methods, conceptual frameworks and interdependent relations of the specific domain.

     
  •  DC 
  • EM 2.1 The student has insight into the processing of signals and the modelling of systems.

      
  •  BC 
  • De student kan de meetgegevens of catalogusgegevens voor een inductiemotor vertalen in een equivalent schema en begrijpt de beperkingen van dit equivalent schema voor het moduleren van deze inductiemotor.

    The student can translate the measurement data for an induction motor into an equivalent scheme and understands the limitations of this equivalent scheme for modulating this induction motor.
     
  •  DC 
  • 2.5 The student understands the basic laws of electrical engineering in the field of electrodynamics and -statics, electromagnetism, one- and three-phase alternating current.

      
  •  BC 
  • De student begrijpt de werking en onderscheid tussen verschillende type motoren.

    De student kan de voor- en nadelen van U/f of FOC verklaren en duiden i.f.v. de toepassing.

    De student begrijpt het verschil in implementatie tussen U/f-regeling en FOC.

    The student understands the operation and distinction between different types of motors.

    The student can explain and indicate the advantages and disadvantages of U/f or FOC, depending on the application.

    The student understands the difference in implementation between U/f control and FOC and the difference in properties of the controlled system.
  •  EC 
  • EC5 - The holder of thedegreecan analyse unknown, domain-specific problems, subdivide them, structure them logically, determine the preconditions and interpret the data scientifically.

     
  •  DC 
  • EM 5.2 The student can analyse an industrial electrical installation and an electrical power train.

      
  •  BC 
  • De student kan op basis van een beschrijving en specificaties van een elektrische aandrijflijn de juiste reductor, motor en vermogensturing selecteren.

    The student is able to select and dimension the power control based on a description and specifications of an electric powertrain.
     
  •  DC 
  • 5.2 The student can translate application-oriented tasks into a 'known unknown formula' structure.

  •  EC 
  • EC6 - The holder of thedegreecan select and use adequate solution methods to solve unknown, domain-specific problems and can work methodologically and make solid design choices.

     
  •  DC 
  • EM 6.2 The student can design an industrial electrical installation and an electrical power train.

      
  •  BC 
  • De student kan op basis van een geselecteerd reductor, motor en vermogensturing de volledige elektrische aandrijflijn doorrekenen en dimensioneren.

    The student is able to calculate and dimension the complete electric powertrain based on a selected gearbox, motor and power control.
  •  EC 
  • EC7 - The holder of thedegreecan use the selected methods and tools innovatively to systematically implement domain-specific solutions and designs while being aware of practical and economic conditions and company-related implications.

     
  •  DC 
  • EM 7.2 The student can validate (parts of) an industrial electrical installation or electric power train using appropriate software tools and implement them in a lab context.

      
  •  BC 
  • De student kan verschillende labo-opstellingen opstarten, na-meten en de meetresultaten verklaren.

    The student can explain the operation of the power control based on the measurement results
  •  EC 
  • EC9 - The holder of thedegreecan communicate with colleagues in oral and in written form (including in a graphical way) about domain-specific aspects in suited language making use of apt terminology.

     
  •  DC 
  • 9.1 The student is able to communicate in writing in a correct, structured and appropriate manner in languages relevant to their field of study.

      
  •  BC 
  • De student kan zijn labo-metingen en de verwerking van deze meetresultaten correct weergegeven in een verslag.

    De student kan de berekening, dimensionering en de controle van een elektrische aandrijflijn correct weergeven in een verslag en de relevante resultaten weergeven in het besluit van dit verslag.

    The student can correctly display his lab measurements and the processing of these measurement results in a report.

    The student can correctly represent the calculation, dimensioning and control of an electric powertrain in a report and present the relevant results in the conclusion of this report.
  •  EC 
  • EC12 - The holder of thedegreecan act application-oriented and goal-driven and can act academically and professionally with the necessary perseverance and with eye for realism and efficiency, showing a research-oriented attitude towards lifelong learning.

     
  •  DC 
  • 12.1 The student has an open attitude to learn from experience, feedback and mistakes.

      
  •  BC 
  • De student kan projectmatig werken met oog voor efficiëntie, praktische oplossing en verliest de randvoorwaarden niet uit het oog (formatief, niet expliciet geëvalueerd).

    De student kan via opzoekingswerk correcte data verzamelen en is op zoek naar inzicht in het probleem (levenslang leren) (formatief, niet expliciet geëvalueerd).

    The student can work on a project basis with an eye for efficiency, practical solutions and does not lose sight of the preconditions (formative, not explicitly evaluated).

    The student can collect correct data through research and is looking for insight into the problem (lifelong learning) (formative, not explicitly evaluated).
 

  EC = learning outcomes      DC = partial outcomes      BC = evaluation criteria  
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