MECHATRONICS (TURKISH)
Associate	TR-NQF-HE: Level 5	QF-EHEA: Short Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
EEE4442	Electrical Drivers	Spring 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:	Associate (Short 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 improve fundamental computer knowledge, to encourage students using office and package programs.
2)	Ability to have and use of fundamental mathematics knowledge and skills the usage of relevant materials.
3)	Ability to recognize general structures of machine equipments and the features of shaping
4)	Ability to grasp manufacturing processes and cutting tool materials, materials, statics, mechanics and fluid science fundemantal knowledge.
5)	Ability to draw assembly and auxilary devices as well as to draw whole or details of a system.
6)	Ability to have a knowledge of fundemantal manufacturing process such as turning, milling, punching,grinding and welding techniques and to have a self esteem in order to work behind the bench.
7)	Ability to do computer aided design and write program on digital benches.
8)	Ability to prepare project report, follow up project process and implement projects.
9)	ability to learn the areas of usage of electronic circuit components. Ability to grasp and write programs for micro controllers and for their components. Ability to design relevant circuits.
10)	Ability to understand the electric motors principles and AC-DC analysis
11)	Ability to gain a dominaion on visual programming
12)	Having the ability to communicate efficiently in verbal and written Turkish, to know at least one foreign language in order to communicate with the colleagues and customers.