Course: Electric drives for transport engineering

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Course title Electric drives for transport engineering
Course code KEV/EPD
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Tutorial
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Cibulka Jiří, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
1. a 2. Review of theory (physical principles and properties) and mathematical description of AC electrical machines. 3. a 4. Drive with induction motor (IM). Mathematical model of induction motor (IM), torque relation, equivalent circuit valid for steady states and transients. Derivation of the Kloss relation, relations describing the machine parameters influence on the IM moment characteristic shape, basic possibilities of control and regulation. Operating areas of an induction machine and choosing the optimal working point. 5. - 7. Drive control with induction motor (scalar control, torque and speed control) 8. a 9. Drive with a synchronous motor. Mathematical model of a general synchronous machine, relationship for torque, equivalent circuit valid for steady states. Application of general equations to individual types of synchronous machines: electrically excited, reluctance (SyRM), with surface magnets on the rotor (PMSM), with internal magnets on the rotor (IPMSM). Working areas of synchronous machines, choosing the optimal operating point. 10. a 11. Drive control with synchronous motor 12. a 13. Reluctance drives and drives with brushless DC motors (physical principle, control strategy), use of linear drive principles in transport engineering

Learning activities and teaching methods
Laboratory work, Lecture
  • Contact hours - 26 hours per semester
  • Practical training (number of hours) - 26 hours per semester
  • Preparation for formative assessments (2-20) - 11 hours per semester
  • Preparation for an examination (30-60) - 40 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
utilize the electromagnetic filed and circuits theory
utilize the electrical machines theory
utilize basic knowledge of the control theory
utilize basic knowledge of the power electronics
utilize basic knowledge of the electric drives
Skills
utilize the knowledge of the mathematics, particularly solution of ordinary differential equations
utilize the simulation tools, mainly MATLAB
describe the function of basic power electronics converters
describe the function of induction machine and synchronous machines
utilize PID controllers and basic control theory
Competences
N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
describe in detail the functionality of inverters, active rectifiers, ac/ac converters and explain their control
describe the control of induction machine drives
describe the control of synchronous machine drives
Skills
describe and design control of inverters, active rectifiers and ac/ac converters
design the control of induction machine drives
design the control of synchronous machine drives
utilize simulation models and simulate the behaviour of power electronics converters and electric drives under both steady-state and transient conditions
utilize advanced control startegies of power electronics converters and ac motor drives
design simulation models of power electronics converters and electric drives
Competences
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecture
Laboratory work
Practicum
Skills
Lecture
Laboratory work
Practicum
Individual study
Competences
Lecture
Laboratory work
Practicum
Individual study
assessment methods
Knowledge
Combined exam
Skills demonstration during practicum
Test
Skills
Combined exam
Skills demonstration during practicum
Test
Competences
Combined exam
Recommended literature
  • Javůrek, Jiří. Regulace moderních elektrických pohonů. Praha : Grada Publishing, 2003. ISBN 80-247-0507-9.
  • Kathiresh, M.; Kanagachidambaresan, G. R.; Williamson, Sheldon S. A New Era in Automotive Technology. [Cham] : Springer, 2021. ISBN 978-3-030-85423-2.
  • Kazmierkowski, Marian P.; Krishnan, R.; Blaabjerg, Frede. Control in power electronics : selected problems. [San Diego] : Academic Press, 2002. ISBN 0-12-402772-5.
  • Novotny, D. W.; Lipo, T. A. Vector control and dynamics of ac drives. Vector control and dynamics of ac drives, Vect. ISBN 0-19-856439-2.
  • Trzynadlowski, Andrzej M. Control of induction motors. San Diego : Academic Press, 2001. ISBN 0-12-701510-8.
  • Vas, P. Sensorless Vector and Direct Torque Control.. Oxford University Press, New York,, 2003. ISBN 0-19-856465-1.
  • Vondrášek, František; Glasberger, Tomáš,; Fořt, Jiří,; Jára, Martin. Výkonová elektronika. Svazek 3, Měniče s vlastní komutací a bez komutace.. 3., rozšířené vydání. ZČU Plzeň, 2017. ISBN 978-80-261-0688-3.
  • Zeman K., Peroutka Z., Janda M. Automatická regulace pohonů s asynchronními motory. ZČU Plzeň, 2004. ISBN 80-7043-350-7.


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