GSE2804

Electrical and electronic drives

(ENG)

N Samaan and R Perera

4 points + 29 hours lectures/tutorials, 10 hours laboratory, 13 hours supported self-study + Second semester, Gippsland/distance + First/second semesters, Malaysia + Prerequisite: ENG1301

Synopsis: DC motors: operation, control. AC machines: three-phase induction motors - operation, torque-slip characteristics, starting and speed control; single-phase induction motors - split-phase motors, universal and synchronous reluctance; stepper motors - construction; operation; control and application. DC and AC servo motors: analysis, transfer function and block diagram. Semi conductor switching devices and drivers and their characteristics. Switch mode power supplies, UPS systems, line commutated converters and inverters.

Assessment: Examination (2 hours): 60% + Class tests/assignment: 20% + Laboratory: 20%