ECE5506

Variable speed motor drives

(ENG)

R P Lisner

6 points + 26 lectures, 26 hours of tutorials and laboratory classes + second semester + Clayton + Prohibition: ECE4506

Synopsis: Principles of variable speed control for AC motors; variable voltage frequency operation; open and closed loop speed control; field weakening and DC bus voltage compensation; generalised d-q axis model of an AC motor; principles of field orientated and instantaneous torque control. Brushless DC motor systems. Stepper motor and reluctance motor control.

Assessment: Examination (3 hours): 70% + Written: 15% + Laboratory work: 15%