ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS 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 Fall
Spring
3 2 4 6
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi CAVİT FATİH KÜÇÜKTEZCAN
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 Outputs

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: 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
Attendance 0 % 0
Laboratory 8 % 20
Application 0 % 0
Field Work 0 % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 % 0
Quizzes 3 % 15
Homework Assignments 0 % 0
Presentation 0 % 0
Project 0 % 0
Seminar 0 % 0
Midterms 1 % 25
Preliminary Jury 0 % 0
Final 1 % 40
Paper Submission 0 % 0
Jury 0 % 0
Bütünleme % 0
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
Application
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 16 66
Presentations / Seminar
Project
Homework Assignments
Quizzes
Preliminary Jury
Midterms 1 10
Paper Submission
Jury
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 in mathematics, science and electric-electronic engineering subjects; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues, according to the nature of the design.)
4) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for electrical-electronic engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing.
8) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9) Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
10) Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.