Syllabus

Electrical Machines and Drives

Code
GEG3BX
Points
7.5 Credits
Level
First Cycle
School
School of Information and Engineering
Subject field
Energy Technology (MÖY)
This course can be included in the following main field(s) of study
No main field of study1
Progression indicator within (each) main field of study
1GXX
Approved
Approved, 23 May 2024.
This syllabus is valid from 23 May 2024.
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Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • explain electromagnetic energy conversion and rotating magnetic fields used in electrical machines,
  • describe the most important parts and control principles of a drive system,
  • describe, analyse, and measure various electric alternating current and direct current machines,
  • state the most common applications for various electrical machines and drive systems,
  • use technical specifications to select a machine and drive system for an application,
  • describe how control strategies in drive systems can contribute to ancillary services to support the power grid. 

Course Content

The course deals with systems for electromagnetic energy conversion consisting of electrical machines and drive systems. Theoretical concepts are covered for various electrical machines and drive systems such as induction machines, synchronous machines, machines with permanent magnets, power semiconductors, pulse width modulation, and alternating current and direct current conversion. This includes how control strategies in drive systems can contribute to backup services to support the electricity  grid. Using labs and simulation tools, measurements are taken and analyses are conducted on electrical machines and drive systems. The course includes a project where a combination of  machine and drive systems is chosen to suit an application.

Assessment

  • Project
  • Individual written assignment for submission
  • Laboration report

Grades

The grading scale used for the final course grade is U–G.

Grades are reported as follows:

  • Project - 3 Credits | U–G
  • Individual Assignment - 2 Credits | U–G
  • Laboration - 2.5 Credits | U–G

Entry Requirements

  • Electrical Power Engineering, 7.5 credits

Other Information

This course cannot be counted towards the same degree along with courses that have equivalent content.

If the student has received a decision/recommendation granting study support from Dalarna University because of a disability, then the examiner has the right to offer an alternative examination arrangement. The examiner takes into account the objectives in the course syllabus when deciding whether the examination can be adapted in accordance with the decision/recommendation.