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EE4309-Variable Speed Drives هكر4309- المحركات متغيرة السرعة
D.C motors fed from 1-j converters, D.C motors fed from 3-j converters - D.C motors fed from chopper circuits - Closed loop control of D.C motors - Control of induction motors by voltage and frequency control – Control of different types of synchronous motors – Feedback control for A.C motors.
Course Description
The course introduces the student to the principles of electric motor drives and various methods of their control. Topic areas include principles and characteristics of different types of drives, methods of speed variation, dynamic and thermal considerations in drive systems, and automatic control of electric drives.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
At undergraduate level this course develops the following Program Learning Outcomes:
1.3 In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.
2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources
At postgraduate level this course develops the following Program Learning Outcomes:
• High levels of technical competence in the field
• Be able to apply problem solving approaches to work challenges and make decisions using sound engineering methodologies
On successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Recognise the types of electrical drives and mechanical loads, and their respective characteristics.
- Choose electric drives for typical industrial applications.
- Select a variable speed drive to improve the performance of a drive system.
- Analyse the steady-state, transient and intermittent operation of a drive system.
- Improve the efficiency of a system comprising electric motors.
Overview of Learning Activities
The learning activities in this course include study of theoretical principles, problem solving, computer simulation and laboratory work. These activities take the form of student participation in lectures, tutorials and laboratory classes, and individual study.
Overview of Learning Resources
Students will be able to access course information and learning material through myRMIT Studies. It is recommended that students have access to the reference textbooks.
Overview of Assessment
Your understanding of of the theoretical principles and ability to solve problems will be assessed by written tasks. Your ability to work in a team, and your communication skills are likely to have a considerable impact on the results you will achieve in your laboratory assignments.
