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Controlled Electric Motor DrivesLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: TSASS530

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • Finnish

Responsible person

  • Pasi Puttonen

Objective

You will get to know the operating and control principles of electric motor drives. Studying in this course requires previously acquired basic skills in electrical engineering and electronics. After completing this course, you will be able to plan electric motor drives.

EUR-ACE ENGINEERING PRACTICE
You have knowledge of electric motor drives. You master the basics of power electronics used in converters, such as the structures and operating principles of commutated rectifiers and inverters. You are familiar with the components and equipment involved in electrical operation. You have the ability to dimension the components of constant speed and adjustable drives for various applications such as e.g. pump, fan, conveyor and line drives. You are familiar with the bus solutions used in the control. You know the most common methods of protection and control of electric drives. You have the ability to parameterize and configure electrical drive devices. You are familiar with the latest technologies used in electric drives and will be able to follow the development of this field in the future.

Content

Power electronics components (including semiconductor devices used in rectifiers)
Structures and operating principles of network-switched rectifiers and inverters
Operation of forced commutated rectifiers such as inverters and DC circuit breakers
Adjusted ac and dc drives
Soft starters, intelligent motor outputs
Electrical drives infrastructure and components
Servo drives
Dimensioning and selection of drives (pump drives, fan drives, conveyors, line drives, etc.)
Basics of control methods for electrical machines (eg direct torque control)
Equipment parameters and layouts

Qualifications

Basic knowledge and design skills in electrical engineering

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Adequate (1): You recognize the basics and terminology, but you have shortcomings in interpreting the key issues.

Satisfactory (2): You know the basics and terminology, but applying things is challenging.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3): You are familiar with electrical components and equipment. Own ability to dimension the components of constant speed and adjustable drives for various applications such as e.g. pump, fan, conveyor and line drives. You know the most common methods of protection and control of electric drives.

Very good (4): You master the key things and know how to apply them in a variety of ways.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): You master the key things and know how to apply them in many ways. You are an expert.

Enrollment

01.11.2024 - 09.01.2025

Timing

13.01.2025 - 18.05.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering
Teachers
  • Sirpa Hukari
  • Olli Väänänen
Groups
  • TSA23KMS
    Insinööri (AMK), sähkö- ja automaatiotekniikka,monimuototeutus
  • ZJA25KTSAP
    Avoin amk, Sähköpätevyys, monimuoto

Objectives

You will get to know the operating and control principles of electric motor drives. Studying in this course requires previously acquired basic skills in electrical engineering and electronics. After completing this course, you will be able to plan electric motor drives.

EUR-ACE ENGINEERING PRACTICE
You have knowledge of electric motor drives. You master the basics of power electronics used in converters, such as the structures and operating principles of commutated rectifiers and inverters. You are familiar with the components and equipment involved in electrical operation. You have the ability to dimension the components of constant speed and adjustable drives for various applications such as e.g. pump, fan, conveyor and line drives. You are familiar with the bus solutions used in the control. You know the most common methods of protection and control of electric drives. You have the ability to parameterize and configure electrical drive devices. You are familiar with the latest technologies used in electric drives and will be able to follow the development of this field in the future.

Content

Power electronics components (including semiconductor devices used in rectifiers)
Structures and operating principles of network-switched rectifiers and inverters
Operation of forced commutated rectifiers such as inverters and DC circuit breakers
Adjusted ac and dc drives
Soft starters, intelligent motor outputs
Electrical drives infrastructure and components
Servo drives
Dimensioning and selection of drives (pump drives, fan drives, conveyors, line drives, etc.)
Basics of control methods for electrical machines (eg direct torque control)
Equipment parameters and layouts

Learning materials and recommended literature

Kuvataan oppimisympäristössä. Haetaan opintojaksolta.

Teaching methods

-lectures
-self studies
-distance learning
-exercises
-learning tasks

Exam dates and retake possibilities

The dates and methods of the midterm exams will be announced in the course opening information.

Alternative completion methods

The admission procedures are described in the degree rule and the study guide. The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.

Student workload

One credit corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work, which means that the load of five credits is approximately 135 hours. The load is distributed in different ways depending on the course implementation.

Further information for students

Self-assessments are mainly done through learning tasks. The assessment decision is based on the skills demonstrated in the exercises and midterm exams.
Avoin AMK: 5

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Adequate (1): You recognize the basics and terminology, but you have shortcomings in interpreting the key issues.

Satisfactory (2): You know the basics and terminology, but applying things is challenging.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good (3): You are familiar with electrical components and equipment. Own ability to dimension the components of constant speed and adjustable drives for various applications such as e.g. pump, fan, conveyor and line drives. You know the most common methods of protection and control of electric drives.

Very good (4): You master the key things and know how to apply them in a variety of ways.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): You master the key things and know how to apply them in many ways. You are an expert.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge and design skills in electrical engineering

Enrollment

01.08.2023 - 22.08.2024

Timing

26.08.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

1.5 op

Mode of delivery

70 % Face-to-face, 30 % Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Lutakko Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering
Teachers
  • Sirpa Hukari
  • Olli Väänänen
Groups
  • TSA22SS
    Sähkö- ja automaatiotekniikka (AMK)
  • ZJA24STSAP
    Avoin amk, Sähköpätevyys, monimuoto

Objectives

You will get to know the operating and control principles of electric motor drives. Studying in this course requires previously acquired basic skills in electrical engineering and electronics. After completing this course, you will be able to plan electric motor drives.

EUR-ACE ENGINEERING PRACTICE
You have knowledge of electric motor drives. You master the basics of power electronics used in converters, such as the structures and operating principles of commutated rectifiers and inverters. You are familiar with the components and equipment involved in electrical operation. You have the ability to dimension the components of constant speed and adjustable drives for various applications such as e.g. pump, fan, conveyor and line drives. You are familiar with the bus solutions used in the control. You know the most common methods of protection and control of electric drives. You have the ability to parameterize and configure electrical drive devices. You are familiar with the latest technologies used in electric drives and will be able to follow the development of this field in the future.

Content

Power electronics components (including semiconductor devices used in rectifiers)
Structures and operating principles of network-switched rectifiers and inverters
Operation of forced commutated rectifiers such as inverters and DC circuit breakers
Adjusted ac and dc drives
Soft starters, intelligent motor outputs
Electrical drives infrastructure and components
Servo drives
Dimensioning and selection of drives (pump drives, fan drives, conveyors, line drives, etc.)
Basics of control methods for electrical machines (eg direct torque control)
Equipment parameters and layouts

Learning materials and recommended literature

Kuvataan oppimisympäristössä. Haetaan opintojaksolta.

Teaching methods

-lectures
-self studies
-distance learning
-exercises
-learning tasks

Exam dates and retake possibilities

The dates and methods of the midterm exams will be announced in the course opening information.

Alternative completion methods

The admission procedures are described in the degree rule and the study guide. The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.

Student workload

One credit corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work, which means that the load of five credits is approximately 135 hours. The load is distributed in different ways depending on the course implementation.

Further information for students

Self-assessments are mainly done through learning tasks. The assessment decision is based on the skills demonstrated in the exercises and midterm exams.
Avoin AMK: 5

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Adequate (1): You recognize the basics and terminology, but you have shortcomings in interpreting the key issues.

Satisfactory (2): You know the basics and terminology, but applying things is challenging.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good (3): You are familiar with electrical components and equipment. Own ability to dimension the components of constant speed and adjustable drives for various applications such as e.g. pump, fan, conveyor and line drives. You know the most common methods of protection and control of electric drives.

Very good (4): You master the key things and know how to apply them in a variety of ways.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): You master the key things and know how to apply them in many ways. You are an expert.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge and design skills in electrical engineering

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 04.01.2024

Timing

01.01.2024 - 19.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

4 op

Mode of delivery

20 % Face-to-face, 80 % Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering
Teachers
  • Sirpa Hukari
  • Olli Väänänen
Groups
  • TSA22KMS
    Sähkö- ja automaatiotekniikka (AMK)

Objectives

You will get to know the operating and control principles of electric motor drives. Studying in this course requires previously acquired basic skills in electrical engineering and electronics. After completing this course, you will be able to plan electric motor drives.

EUR-ACE ENGINEERING PRACTICE
You have knowledge of electric motor drives. You master the basics of power electronics used in converters, such as the structures and operating principles of commutated rectifiers and inverters. You are familiar with the components and equipment involved in electrical operation. You have the ability to dimension the components of constant speed and adjustable drives for various applications such as e.g. pump, fan, conveyor and line drives. You are familiar with the bus solutions used in the control. You know the most common methods of protection and control of electric drives. You have the ability to parameterize and configure electrical drive devices. You are familiar with the latest technologies used in electric drives and will be able to follow the development of this field in the future.

Content

Power electronics components (including semiconductor devices used in rectifiers)
Structures and operating principles of network-switched rectifiers and inverters
Operation of forced commutated rectifiers such as inverters and DC circuit breakers
Adjusted ac and dc drives
Soft starters, intelligent motor outputs
Electrical drives infrastructure and components
Servo drives
Dimensioning and selection of drives (pump drives, fan drives, conveyors, line drives, etc.)
Basics of control methods for electrical machines (eg direct torque control)
Equipment parameters and layouts

Learning materials and recommended literature

Kuvataan oppimisympäristössä. Haetaan opintojaksolta.

Teaching methods

-lectures
-self studies
-distance learning
-exercises
-learning tasks

Exam dates and retake possibilities

The dates and methods of the midterm exams will be announced in the course opening information.

Alternative completion methods

The admission procedures are described in the degree rule and the study guide. The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.

Student workload

One credit corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work, which means that the load of five credits is approximately 135 hours. The load is distributed in different ways depending on the course implementation.

Further information for students

Self-assessments are mainly done through learning tasks. The assessment decision is based on the skills demonstrated in the exercises and midterm exams.
Avoin AMK: 5

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Adequate (1): You recognize the basics and terminology, but you have shortcomings in interpreting the key issues.

Satisfactory (2): You know the basics and terminology, but applying things is challenging.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good (3): You are familiar with electrical components and equipment. Own ability to dimension the components of constant speed and adjustable drives for various applications such as e.g. pump, fan, conveyor and line drives. You know the most common methods of protection and control of electric drives.

Very good (4): You master the key things and know how to apply them in a variety of ways.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): You master the key things and know how to apply them in many ways. You are an expert.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge and design skills in electrical engineering

Enrollment

01.08.2023 - 24.08.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering
Teachers
  • Sirpa Hukari
  • Olli Väänänen
Groups
  • TSA21SB
    Sähkö- ja automaatiotekniikka (AMK)

Objectives

You will get to know the operating and control principles of electric motor drives. Studying in this course requires previously acquired basic skills in electrical engineering and electronics. After completing this course, you will be able to plan electric motor drives.

EUR-ACE ENGINEERING PRACTICE
You have knowledge of electric motor drives. You master the basics of power electronics used in converters, such as the structures and operating principles of commutated rectifiers and inverters. You are familiar with the components and equipment involved in electrical operation. You have the ability to dimension the components of constant speed and adjustable drives for various applications such as e.g. pump, fan, conveyor and line drives. You are familiar with the bus solutions used in the control. You know the most common methods of protection and control of electric drives. You have the ability to parameterize and configure electrical drive devices. You are familiar with the latest technologies used in electric drives and will be able to follow the development of this field in the future.

Content

Power electronics components (including semiconductor devices used in rectifiers)
Structures and operating principles of network-switched rectifiers and inverters
Operation of forced commutated rectifiers such as inverters and DC circuit breakers
Adjusted ac and dc drives
Soft starters, intelligent motor outputs
Electrical drives infrastructure and components
Servo drives
Dimensioning and selection of drives (pump drives, fan drives, conveyors, line drives, etc.)
Basics of control methods for electrical machines (eg direct torque control)
Equipment parameters and layouts

Learning materials and recommended literature

Kuvataan oppimisympäristössä. Haetaan opintojaksolta.

Teaching methods

-lectures
-self studies
-distance learning
-exercises
-learning tasks

Exam dates and retake possibilities

The dates and methods of the midterm exams will be announced in the course opening information.

Alternative completion methods

The admission procedures are described in the degree rule and the study guide. The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.

Student workload

One credit corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work, which means that the load of five credits is approximately 135 hours. The load is distributed in different ways depending on the course implementation.

Further information for students

Self-assessments are mainly done through learning tasks. The assessment decision is based on the skills demonstrated in the exercises and midterm exams.
Avoin AMK: 5

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Adequate (1): You recognize the basics and terminology, but you have shortcomings in interpreting the key issues.

Satisfactory (2): You know the basics and terminology, but applying things is challenging.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good (3): You are familiar with electrical components and equipment. Own ability to dimension the components of constant speed and adjustable drives for various applications such as e.g. pump, fan, conveyor and line drives. You know the most common methods of protection and control of electric drives.

Very good (4): You master the key things and know how to apply them in a variety of ways.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): You master the key things and know how to apply them in many ways. You are an expert.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge and design skills in electrical engineering

Enrollment

01.11.2022 - 05.01.2023

Timing

09.01.2023 - 28.04.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Face-to-face, 40 % Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering
Teachers
  • Pasi Puttonen
  • Olli Väänänen
Groups
  • TSA21KMB
    Sähkö- ja automaatiotekniikka (AMK)

Objectives

You will get to know the operating and control principles of electric motor drives. Studying in this course requires previously acquired basic skills in electrical engineering and electronics. After completing this course, you will be able to plan electric motor drives.

EUR-ACE ENGINEERING PRACTICE
You have knowledge of electric motor drives. You master the basics of power electronics used in converters, such as the structures and operating principles of commutated rectifiers and inverters. You are familiar with the components and equipment involved in electrical operation. You have the ability to dimension the components of constant speed and adjustable drives for various applications such as e.g. pump, fan, conveyor and line drives. You are familiar with the bus solutions used in the control. You know the most common methods of protection and control of electric drives. You have the ability to parameterize and configure electrical drive devices. You are familiar with the latest technologies used in electric drives and will be able to follow the development of this field in the future.

Content

Power electronics components (including semiconductor devices used in rectifiers)
Structures and operating principles of network-switched rectifiers and inverters
Operation of forced commutated rectifiers such as inverters and DC circuit breakers
Adjusted ac and dc drives
Soft starters, intelligent motor outputs
Electrical drives infrastructure and components
Servo drives
Dimensioning and selection of drives (pump drives, fan drives, conveyors, line drives, etc.)
Basics of control methods for electrical machines (eg direct torque control)
Equipment parameters and layouts

Learning materials and recommended literature

Kuvataan oppimisympäristössä. Haetaan opintojaksolta.

Teaching methods

-lectures
-self studies
-distance learning
-laboratory exercises
-exercises
-learning tasks

Exam dates and retake possibilities

The dates and methods of the midterm exams will be announced in the course opening information.

Alternative completion methods

The admission procedures are described in the degree rule and the study guide. The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.

Student workload

One credit corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work, which means that the load of five credits is approximately 135 hours. The load is distributed in different ways depending on the course implementation.

Further information for students

Self-assessments are mainly done through learning tasks. The assessment decision is based on the skills demonstrated in the exercises and midterm exams.
Avoin AMK: 5

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Adequate (1): You recognize the basics and terminology, but you have shortcomings in interpreting the key issues.

Satisfactory (2): You know the basics and terminology, but applying things is challenging.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good (3): You are familiar with electrical components and equipment. Own ability to dimension the components of constant speed and adjustable drives for various applications such as e.g. pump, fan, conveyor and line drives. You know the most common methods of protection and control of electric drives.

Very good (4): You master the key things and know how to apply them in a variety of ways.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): You master the key things and know how to apply them in many ways. You are an expert.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge and design skills in electrical engineering

Enrollment

01.08.2022 - 25.08.2022

Timing

29.08.2022 - 31.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering
Teachers
  • Sirpa Hukari
Groups
  • TSA20SB
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering

Objectives

You will get to know the operating and control principles of electric motor drives. Studying in this course requires previously acquired basic skills in electrical engineering and electronics. After completing this course, you will be able to plan electric motor drives.

EUR-ACE ENGINEERING PRACTICE
You have knowledge of electric motor drives. You master the basics of power electronics used in converters, such as the structures and operating principles of commutated rectifiers and inverters. You are familiar with the components and equipment involved in electrical operation. You have the ability to dimension the components of constant speed and adjustable drives for various applications such as e.g. pump, fan, conveyor and line drives. You are familiar with the bus solutions used in the control. You know the most common methods of protection and control of electric drives. You have the ability to parameterize and configure electrical drive devices. You are familiar with the latest technologies used in electric drives and will be able to follow the development of this field in the future.

Content

Power electronics components (including semiconductor devices used in rectifiers)
Structures and operating principles of network-switched rectifiers and inverters
Operation of forced commutated rectifiers such as inverters and DC circuit breakers
Adjusted ac and dc drives
Soft starters, intelligent motor outputs
Electrical drives infrastructure and components
Servo drives
Dimensioning and selection of drives (pump drives, fan drives, conveyors, line drives, etc.)
Basics of control methods for electrical machines (eg direct torque control)
Equipment parameters and layouts

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Adequate (1): You recognize the basics and terminology, but you have shortcomings in interpreting the key issues.

Satisfactory (2): You know the basics and terminology, but applying things is challenging.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good (3): You are familiar with electrical components and equipment. Own ability to dimension the components of constant speed and adjustable drives for various applications such as e.g. pump, fan, conveyor and line drives. You know the most common methods of protection and control of electric drives.

Very good (4): You master the key things and know how to apply them in a variety of ways.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): You master the key things and know how to apply them in many ways. You are an expert.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge and design skills in electrical engineering