Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After the course, students will be able to:
1) draw and explain block diagrams of typical vector-controlled motor drives and grid-connected converter systems;
2) design three-phase current controllers;
3) select current references for different AC motors;
4) build simulation models for drive systems and grid-connected converter systems;
5) explain the most essential relationships between the motor drives and grid-connected converters.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 26.02.2025 - 04.06.2025

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Marko Hinkkanen

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Characteristics and models of induction motor drives, synchronous motor drives, and grid-connected converters. Current control and pulse-width modulation (PWM). Vector control. Basics of sensorless control. Grid-following and grid-forming converters.

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Assignments, examination.

Workload
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Contact teaching (lectures, exercises, instruction sessions), assignments, individual working (preparing for and reviewing after lectures and exercises, preparing for the examination).

DETAILS

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    7 Affordable and Clean Energy

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    12 Responsible Production and Consumption

    13 Climate Action

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Spring IV - V
    2025-2026 Spring IV - V