Integrated Drive Systems

State-of-the-art and future trends of electric motors and variable-speed drives. Design principles of electric motors with increased efficiency. Application of energy efficient motors and drives in industry. Control methods to increase efficiency of electric motor drives.  

Application of computer techniques for modelling, simulation and evaluation of operating states of electrical drives. 

Small size electric motors, fractional horse power drives, optimization of motor designs for special purpose applications. Multi-phase motors and semiconductor converters. Linear motors and drive systems. Electrical motors and drives in automotive and railway applications (traction and auxiliary drives). Electromechanical energy converters in wind power plants. 

Condition monitoring and diagnostics of electrical motors and drives. Special techniques and methods for on-line fault detection (electrical and mechanical types). Concepts of automated monitoring systems for supervision of drive reliability and health. Methods for quality control in mass-production of electrical motors. 

Knowledge of up-to date development on the field of electrical drives with special emphasis to industrial applications anddrives in electrical vehicles.

Student will be provided with theoretical and practical knowledge of modern computer simulation tools for design, optimization and operational analysis of electrical drives integrated in mechatronic systems.

The lectures provide a theoretical background on discussed topics. A complete study material is available to the students.

Laboratory exercises with preliminary instructions with emphasis to mathematical modelling and computer simulation of electrical drive’s operation. Individual seminar work to demonstrate the gained knowledge. Public presentation of the seminar research.