ELEC 7003 Advanced Electrical Machines and Drives
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 300601
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Description The subject covers various types of electrical motors and drive systems, their applications and control. The subject aims to introduce an advanced study of electrical machines and drives. It also covers application considerations and modern developments in high performance drive systems. This course covers various types of the speed control, the starting, the braking and the dynamics of different electrical machines and drives.
School Eng, Design & Built Env
Discipline Electrical And Electronic Engineering And Technology
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp
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Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject
Incompatible Subjects LGYA 5847 - Variable Speed Electric Drives LGYA 5844 - Special Electrical Machines
Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate program
Assumed Knowledge
Electric Circuits and Basic Electro magnetics.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Apply various electrical drive systems to industrial and commercial applications and discuss their requirements.
- Analyse various types of DC and AC drives.
- Explain new developments in control of drive systems.
- Discuss and explain the use of various electrical motors in different electromechanical systems.
Subject Content
Introduction to machine drives. Principal characteristics and requirements. Basic Components of an Electric Drive System.
D.C. motors. Circuit representation. Speed-torque characteristics.
Speed Control of D.C motors
Induction motors. Circuit representation. Speed-torque characteristics.
Speed control of Induction Motors: voltage control, slip-energy recovery, speed control by inverters, frequency and Voltage/Frequency Control.
Power electronic devices and basic power converters.
Three-phase naturally commutated bridge circuit
Braking of Electrical Motors: Regenerative, Dynamics and counter-current braking.
Dynamics of DC and Induction Motors
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
| Type | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 25 pages which include all the circuits and graphics. | 25 | N | Individual | N |
| Intra-session Exam | 2 hours | 20 | N | Individual | N |
| Final Exam | 2 hours | 55 | N | Individual | Y |
Teaching Periods
Spring (2024)
Parramatta City - Macquarie St
On-site
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Spring (2025)
Parramatta City - Macquarie St
On-site
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