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Electrical Drives

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: ISTA0706
Type: Compulsory / Professional Studies
Curriculum: I-ST 2012
Level: Bachelor of Engineering
Year of Study: 3 (2014-2015)
Credits: 2 cr
Responsible Teacher: Verkkonen, Vesa
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Courses During the Academic Year 2014-2015

Impl.Group(s)Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
4I-ST-2N2015-03-02 – 2015-05-02Vesa VerkkonenFinnish2014-12-08 – 2015-03-06

Learning Outcomes

The student will be familiar with syncronous machines, their operation and driving properties. The student has skills to rate motors for a constant use. Motor drives are dealt with as a whole, from supply devices and cables to motor. The student learns to use manufacturers' table values when selecting a motor for use.

Student's Workload

Total work load of the course: 54 h
- of which scheduled studies: 28 h
- of which autonomous studies: 26 h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

Basics of Electrical Drives

Contents

The structure, driving properties and operating values of syncronous machines; most common mini motors, their structure, driving properties and operating characteristics. The mechanical power needed in different drives. Name plate, standard and structure characteristic values. Rating of the motor based on torque, temperature rise, and starting time in constant use. Basic components of motor starters.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

Vesa Verkkonen, Sähkömoottorikäytöt , osa 3 Tahtikoneet, 62 s, osa 4 Moottorien valinta, 72 s. (handouts)

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, compulsory laboratory exercises, home assignments and exercises.

Assessment Criteria

5: The student is able to utilise the knowledge learnt during the study unit independently and combine the knowledge with previously learnt in various contexts.
3: The student is able to utilise the knowledge learnt during the study unit independently.
1: The student is able, with guidance, to utilise the knowledge learnt during the study unit.

Assessment Methods

Exam, completed home assignments and exercises and laboratory work


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