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  Course Description
Course Name : Energy Conversion for Motor and Generator Drives

Course Code : EE-686

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. AHMET TEKE

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Understandst he basics of electric motor drives .
Understands the components of DC drives .
Understands the components of AC drives .
Knows drive control techniques .
Understands river selection procedure .

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Understanding the basics of electric motor drives, Understanding of the components of DC drives, Understanding of the components of AC drives, Learning the drive control techniques, Selecting driver size.

Course Contents : Review of AC and DC Machines, Power Electronic Control of Machines, Control Techniques and System Performance, Drive Comparison and Applications, Performance and Cost, Analysis of Typical Load Systems and Specifications.

Language of Instruction : English

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Fundamentals of AC machines Lecture notes and references on the subject Presentation and classical lecturing
2 Fundamentals of DC machines Lecture notes and references on the subject Presentation and classical lecturing
3 Power electronic control of electrical machines Lecture notes and references on the subject Presentation and classical lecturing
4 Power electronic converters Lecture notes and references on the subject Presentation and classical lecturing
5 Control techniques used for power conversion Lecture notes and references on the subject Presentation and classical lecturing
6 Basics of driver systems Lecture notes and references on the subject Presentation and classical lecturing
7 Midterm exam Midterm exam preparation Written examination
8 Control techniques of driver systems Lecture notes and references on the subject Presentation and classical lecturing
9 The fundamentals of AC drive systems Lecture notes and references on the subject Presentation and classical lecturing
10 The fundamentals of DC drive systems Lecture notes and references on the subject Presentation and classical lecturing
11 Analysis of load systems Lecture notes and references on the subject Presentation and classical lecturing
12 Driver applications for AC systems Lecture notes and references on the subject Presentation and classical lecturing
13 Driver applications for DC systems Lecture notes and references on the subject Presentation and classical lecturing
14 Investigation of AC driver systems using PSCAD Lecture notes and references on the subject Presentation and classical lecturing
15 Investigation of DC driver systems using PSCAD Lecture notes and references on the subject Presentation and classical lecturing
16/17 Final exam Final exam preparation Written examination


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Energy Conversion: Electric Motors and Generators, Raymond Ramshaw, R. G. van Heeswijk
 Electrical Machines, Drives, and Power Systems, Theodore Wildi
 Electric Drives, I. Boldea, S. A. Nasar
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 4 0
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Communicates with people in an appropriate language and style. 4
2 Specializes by furthering his knowledge level at least in one of the basic subfields of electiral-electronic engineering. 4
3 Grasps the integrity formed by the topics involved in the field of specialization. 4
4 Grasps and follows the existing literature in the field of specialization. 4
5 Comprehends the interdisciplinary interaction of his field with other fields. 4
6 Has the aptitude to pursue theoretical and experimental work. 4
7 Forms a scientific text by compiling the knowledge obtained from research. 5
8 Works in a programmed manner within the framework set by the advisor on the thesis topic, in accordance with the logical integrity required by this topic. 4
9 Performs a literature search in scientific databases; in particular, to scan the databases in an appropriate manner, to list and categorize the listed items. 4
10 Has English capability at a level adequate to read and understand a scientific text in his field of specialization, written in English. 4
11 Compiles his/her knowledge in his/her field of specialization. in a presentation format, and presents in a clear and effective way. 3
12 Writes a computer code aimed at a specific purpose, in general, and related with his/her field of specialization, in particular 1
13 Pursues research ın new topics based on his/her existing research experıence. 4
14 Gives guidance in environments where problems related with his/her field need to be solved, and takes initiative. 3
15 Develops and evaluates projects, policies and processes in his field of specialization. 4
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 4 6 24
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 9 9
    Final Exam 1 13 13
Total Workload: 144
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.76
ECTS Credit: 6