BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
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	Spring Fall	3	2	4	6

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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)	Adequate knowledge of subjects specific to mathematics (analysis, linear, algebra, differential equations, statistics), science (physics, chemistry, biology) and related engineering discipline, and the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields in complex engineering problems.
2)	Identify, formulate, and solve complex Biomedical Engineering problems; select and apply proper modeling and analysis methods for this purpose
3)	Design complex Biomedical systems, processes, devices or products under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4)	Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in Biomedical Engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively.
5)	Design and conduct numerical or physical experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to Biomedical Engineering.
6)	Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working on Biomedical Engineering-related problems.
7)	Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, oral and written, to have gained the level of English language knowledge (European Language Portfolio B1 general level) to follow the innovations in the field of Biomedical Engineering; gain the ability to write and understand written reports effectively, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8)	Recognize the need for life-long learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate oneself.
9)	Having knowledge for the importance of acting in accordance with the ethical principles of biomedical engineering and the awareness of professional responsibility and ethical responsibility and the standards used in biomedical engineering applications
10)	Learn about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11)	Acquire knowledge about the effects of practices of Biomedical Engineering on health, environment, security in universal and social scope, and the contemporary problems of Biomedical Engineering; is aware of the legal consequences of Mechatronics engineering solutions.