ELK 488E - Electric Drive Systems

Course Objectives

Introduction. Fundamentals of mechanical systems. Modeling and analysis of linear and circular motion. Dynamics of electric drive systems. Characteristics of electric drive components: motors, loads and transmission elements. Operating modes and performance evaluation of electric drives. Various applications of electric drives in industry. Use of power electronic circuits in electric motor drives. Test and verification of the concepts covered in this course will be carried out in group projects assigned to students.

Course Description

Introduction. Fundamentals of mechanical systems. Modeling and analysis of linear and circular motion. Dynamics of electric drive systems. Characteristics of electric drive components: motors, loads and transmission elements. Operating modes and performance evaluation of electric drives. Various applications of electric drives in industry. Use of power electronic circuits in electric motor drives. Test and verification of the concepts covered in this course will be carried out in group projects assigned to students.