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Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
EEE4442 Electrical Drivers Fall 3 2 4 6
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi CAVİT FATİH KÜÇÜKTEZCAN
Recommended Optional Program Components: Not available.
Course Objectives: DC Drives: single-phase drives, three-phase drives, chopper drives. AC Drives: Induction motor drives, synchronous motor drives. Power control, regenerative brake control, rheostatic brake control.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1.Identify basic components of a variable speed drive system ,
2.Describe how variable speed operation of electrical machines differs from fixed speed operation,
3.Analyze induction machines operated from a variable frequency supply at steady state,
4.Describe the influence of drive type on the machine operation and the power system,
5.Construct design specifications for a drive system with a DC or AC machine.

Course Content

DC Drives: single-phase drives, three-phase drives, chopper drives. AC Drives: Induction motor drives, synchronous motor drives. Power control, regenerative brake control, rheostatic brake control.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Temel sürücü sistemlerinin ana parçaları.
2) DC Drives: Review of DC machines and the speed and position control systems.
3) DC Drives: Single-Phase Half-Wave Converter Drives, Single-Phase Full Converter Drives, Single-Phase Dual Converter Drives.
4) DC Drives: Three-Phase Half-Wave Converter Drives, Three - Three -Phase Full Converter Drives, Three -Phase Dual Converter Drives.
5) Principle of power control, Principle of regenerative brake control, Principle of rheostatic brake control, Principle of combined regenerative and rheostatic brake control,Two/Four-Quadrant choppers drives.
6) Introduction to AC drives.
7) Review of Induction Machines.
8) Performance characteristics, Stator Voltage control, Rotor voltage control, Frequency control.
9) Voltage and frequency control, Current control, Voltage-current-frequency control
10) Review of Synchronous Machines.
11) Control of Cylindrical rotor motors, Salient-Pole motors.
12) Control of Reluctance motors, Permanent-Magnet motors.
13) Introduction to vector control.
14) Review of course material.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: 1. Power Semiconductor Drives, Dewan, Slemon and Straghen, Willey-Interscience Publication, John Wiley and Sons, New York, London Sidney, Toronto, 1975.
References: 1. Electric Drives, Ion Boldea and Syed A. Nasar, CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group, Boca Raton, FL, 2005

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Laboratory 8 % 20
Quizzes 3 % 15
Midterms 1 % 25
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Laboratory 8 16
Study Hours Out of Class 16 66
Midterms 1 10
Final 2 15
Total Workload 149

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To be able to examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. 2
2) To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. 2
3) To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. 3
4) To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. 2
5) To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. 1
6) To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. 1
7) To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. 2
8) To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. 2
9) To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. 2
10) To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. 2
11) To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. 2
12) To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. 3