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Electric DrivesLaajuus (2 cr)

Code: TSAAA620

Credits

2 op

Teaching language

  • Finnish

Responsible person

  • Vesa Hytönen

Objective

Familiarize yourself with industrial electrical drives. The emphasis is on basic structures and dimensions. Studying in this course requires basic knowledge of electrical engineering (calculation skills of DC and AC circuits and knowledge of components). You can apply what you have learned here, for example, in other courses in this module.

EUR-ACE ENGINEERING PRACTICE
You can the basic calculation of connected three-phase circuits and its concepts. You know the basic structures, components and protection principles of power supplies. You understand the basic structures and operating principles of electrical machines and are aware of their most common uses. You will have a basic knowledge of the design, operation and control of AC machines.

Content

connected 3-phase systems
power quantities of alternating current circuits (3-phase)
power supply infrastructures and components
operating principles and structures of basic electrical machines
operating principles and structures of the controlled motor drives
principles of selection, dimensioning and control of electric drives

Qualifications

Computational skills in electrical engineering (DC and AC) and knowledge of basic components.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Adequate (1): You recognize the basics and terminology of electrical machines, but you will have shortcomings in interpreting the key points.

Satisfactory (2): You know and understand the basics and structures of electric drives and their controls, but it's challenging to select components for electric drives.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3): You know the basics of electric drives and understand what things to consider when choosing components for electric drives.

Very good (4): You master the basics of electric drives and know how to apply knowledge in the selection of components for electric drives.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): You master the basics of electric drives and know how to apply knowledge by outlining various alternative functional total solutions.

Enrollment

01.11.2024 - 09.01.2025

Timing

13.01.2025 - 18.05.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering
Teachers
  • Sirpa Hukari
Groups
  • TSA24KMA
    Insinööri (AMK), sähkö- ja automaatiotekniikka,monimuototeutus

Objectives

Familiarize yourself with industrial electrical drives. The emphasis is on basic structures and dimensions. Studying in this course requires basic knowledge of electrical engineering (calculation skills of DC and AC circuits and knowledge of components). You can apply what you have learned here, for example, in other courses in this module.

EUR-ACE ENGINEERING PRACTICE
You can the basic calculation of connected three-phase circuits and its concepts. You know the basic structures, components and protection principles of power supplies. You understand the basic structures and operating principles of electrical machines and are aware of their most common uses. You will have a basic knowledge of the design, operation and control of AC machines.

Content

connected 3-phase systems
power quantities of alternating current circuits (3-phase)
power supply infrastructures and components
operating principles and structures of basic electrical machines
operating principles and structures of the controlled motor drives
principles of selection, dimensioning and control of electric drives

Learning materials and recommended literature

Learning environment (Moodle) materials and
Teollisuuden sähkökäytöt - Lauri Hietalahti

Teaching methods

Problem-based learning is used as a learning method. Learning takes place through independently fulfilled and returned learning tasks and lectures.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Exam in March 2025
Re-sits will be announced later.

Student workload

Total study work 50 hours

Further information for students

The student must sign the course feedback as given (to be done in Moodle).

The exam and the exercises to be returned determine the grade. Self-assessments are mainly done through learning exercises. The assessment decision will be based on the competences demonstrated in the exam.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Adequate (1): You recognize the basics and terminology of electrical machines, but you will have shortcomings in interpreting the key points.

Satisfactory (2): You know and understand the basics and structures of electric drives and their controls, but it's challenging to select components for electric drives.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good (3): You know the basics of electric drives and understand what things to consider when choosing components for electric drives.

Very good (4): You master the basics of electric drives and know how to apply knowledge in the selection of components for electric drives.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): You master the basics of electric drives and know how to apply knowledge by outlining various alternative functional total solutions.

Prerequisites

Computational skills in electrical engineering (DC and AC) and knowledge of basic components.

Enrollment

01.08.2024 - 22.08.2024

Timing

21.10.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Lutakko Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Automation and Robotics
Teachers
  • Sirpa Hukari
Groups
  • TAR23S1
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Automation and Robotics

Objectives

Familiarize yourself with industrial electrical drives. The emphasis is on basic structures and dimensions. Studying in this course requires basic knowledge of electrical engineering (calculation skills of DC and AC circuits and knowledge of components). You can apply what you have learned here, for example, in other courses in this module.

EUR-ACE ENGINEERING PRACTICE
You can the basic calculation of connected three-phase circuits and its concepts. You know the basic structures, components and protection principles of power supplies. You understand the basic structures and operating principles of electrical machines and are aware of their most common uses. You will have a basic knowledge of the design, operation and control of AC machines.

Content

connected 3-phase systems
power quantities of alternating current circuits (3-phase)
power supply infrastructures and components
operating principles and structures of basic electrical machines
operating principles and structures of the controlled motor drives
principles of selection, dimensioning and control of electric drives

Learning materials and recommended literature

Learning environment (Moodle) materials and
Teollisuuden sähkökäytöt - Lauri Hietalahti

Teaching methods

Problem-based learning is used as a learning method. Learning takes place through independently fulfilled and returned learning tasks and lectures.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Exam in October 2024.
Re-sits will be announced later.

Student workload

Lessons 16 h
Exam 2 h
Independent tasks 32 h
Workload approximately 50 h

Further information for students

The course has an 80% attendance rate. Attendance is monitored. Absences are agreed with the teacher for justified reasons. For example, cases of illness or otherwise demonstrated competence. The assessment criteria will take into account the student's active participation in the course. For example, demonstration of competence by completing a proportion of the tasks specified by the teacher.
The student must sign off the course feedback as having been given (assignment in Moodle).

The exam and the exercises to be returned determine the grade. Self-assessments are mainly done by means of learning tasks. The assessment decision is based on the competence demonstrated in the exercises.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Adequate (1): You recognize the basics and terminology of electrical machines, but you will have shortcomings in interpreting the key points.

Satisfactory (2): You know and understand the basics and structures of electric drives and their controls, but it's challenging to select components for electric drives.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good (3): You know the basics of electric drives and understand what things to consider when choosing components for electric drives.

Very good (4): You master the basics of electric drives and know how to apply knowledge in the selection of components for electric drives.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): You master the basics of electric drives and know how to apply knowledge by outlining various alternative functional total solutions.

Prerequisites

Computational skills in electrical engineering (DC and AC) and knowledge of basic components.

Enrollment

01.08.2024 - 22.08.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

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
Groups
  • TSA23SA
    Insinööri (AMK), sähkö- ja automaatiotekniikka, päivätoteutus

Objectives

Familiarize yourself with industrial electrical drives. The emphasis is on basic structures and dimensions. Studying in this course requires basic knowledge of electrical engineering (calculation skills of DC and AC circuits and knowledge of components). You can apply what you have learned here, for example, in other courses in this module.

EUR-ACE ENGINEERING PRACTICE
You can the basic calculation of connected three-phase circuits and its concepts. You know the basic structures, components and protection principles of power supplies. You understand the basic structures and operating principles of electrical machines and are aware of their most common uses. You will have a basic knowledge of the design, operation and control of AC machines.

Content

connected 3-phase systems
power quantities of alternating current circuits (3-phase)
power supply infrastructures and components
operating principles and structures of basic electrical machines
operating principles and structures of the controlled motor drives
principles of selection, dimensioning and control of electric drives

Learning materials and recommended literature

Learning environment (Moodle) materials and
Teollisuuden sähkökäytöt - Lauri Hietalahti

Teaching methods

Problem-based learning is used as a learning method. Learning takes place through independently fulfilled and returned learning tasks and lectures.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Exam in October 2024.
Re-sits will be announced later.

Student workload

Lessons 16 h
Exam 2 h
Independent tasks 32 h
Workload approximately 50 h

Further information for students

The course has an 80% attendance rate. Attendance is monitored. Absences are agreed with the teacher for justified reasons. For example, cases of illness or otherwise demonstrated competence. The assessment criteria will take into account the student's active participation in the course. For example, demonstration of competence by completing a proportion of the tasks specified by the teacher.
The student must sign off the course feedback as having been given (assignment in Moodle).

The exam and the exercises to be returned determine the grade. Self-assessments are mainly done by means of learning tasks. The assessment decision is based on the competence demonstrated in the exercises.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Adequate (1): You recognize the basics and terminology of electrical machines, but you will have shortcomings in interpreting the key points.

Satisfactory (2): You know and understand the basics and structures of electric drives and their controls, but it's challenging to select components for electric drives.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good (3): You know the basics of electric drives and understand what things to consider when choosing components for electric drives.

Very good (4): You master the basics of electric drives and know how to apply knowledge in the selection of components for electric drives.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): You master the basics of electric drives and know how to apply knowledge by outlining various alternative functional total solutions.

Prerequisites

Computational skills in electrical engineering (DC and AC) and knowledge of basic components.

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 04.01.2024

Timing

01.01.2024 - 17.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 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
  • TSA23KMA
    Insinööri (AMK), sähkö- ja automaatiotekniikka,monimuototeutus

Objectives

Familiarize yourself with industrial electrical drives. The emphasis is on basic structures and dimensions. Studying in this course requires basic knowledge of electrical engineering (calculation skills of DC and AC circuits and knowledge of components). You can apply what you have learned here, for example, in other courses in this module.

EUR-ACE ENGINEERING PRACTICE
You can the basic calculation of connected three-phase circuits and its concepts. You know the basic structures, components and protection principles of power supplies. You understand the basic structures and operating principles of electrical machines and are aware of their most common uses. You will have a basic knowledge of the design, operation and control of AC machines.

Content

connected 3-phase systems
power quantities of alternating current circuits (3-phase)
power supply infrastructures and components
operating principles and structures of basic electrical machines
operating principles and structures of the controlled motor drives
principles of selection, dimensioning and control of electric drives

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Adequate (1): You recognize the basics and terminology of electrical machines, but you will have shortcomings in interpreting the key points.

Satisfactory (2): You know and understand the basics and structures of electric drives and their controls, but it's challenging to select components for electric drives.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good (3): You know the basics of electric drives and understand what things to consider when choosing components for electric drives.

Very good (4): You master the basics of electric drives and know how to apply knowledge in the selection of components for electric drives.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): You master the basics of electric drives and know how to apply knowledge by outlining various alternative functional total solutions.

Prerequisites

Computational skills in electrical engineering (DC and AC) and knowledge of basic components.

Enrollment

01.08.2023 - 24.08.2023

Timing

25.10.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering
Teachers
  • Sirpa Hukari
Groups
  • TAR22S1
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Automation and Robotics

Objectives

Familiarize yourself with industrial electrical drives. The emphasis is on basic structures and dimensions. Studying in this course requires basic knowledge of electrical engineering (calculation skills of DC and AC circuits and knowledge of components). You can apply what you have learned here, for example, in other courses in this module.

EUR-ACE ENGINEERING PRACTICE
You can the basic calculation of connected three-phase circuits and its concepts. You know the basic structures, components and protection principles of power supplies. You understand the basic structures and operating principles of electrical machines and are aware of their most common uses. You will have a basic knowledge of the design, operation and control of AC machines.

Content

connected 3-phase systems
power quantities of alternating current circuits (3-phase)
power supply infrastructures and components
operating principles and structures of basic electrical machines
operating principles and structures of the controlled motor drives
principles of selection, dimensioning and control of electric drives

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Adequate (1): You recognize the basics and terminology of electrical machines, but you will have shortcomings in interpreting the key points.

Satisfactory (2): You know and understand the basics and structures of electric drives and their controls, but it's challenging to select components for electric drives.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good (3): You know the basics of electric drives and understand what things to consider when choosing components for electric drives.

Very good (4): You master the basics of electric drives and know how to apply knowledge in the selection of components for electric drives.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): You master the basics of electric drives and know how to apply knowledge by outlining various alternative functional total solutions.

Prerequisites

Computational skills in electrical engineering (DC and AC) and knowledge of basic components.

Enrollment

01.08.2023 - 24.08.2023

Timing

01.09.2023 - 15.10.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 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
  • TSA22SA
    Sähkö- ja automaatiotekniikka (AMK)

Objectives

Familiarize yourself with industrial electrical drives. The emphasis is on basic structures and dimensions. Studying in this course requires basic knowledge of electrical engineering (calculation skills of DC and AC circuits and knowledge of components). You can apply what you have learned here, for example, in other courses in this module.

EUR-ACE ENGINEERING PRACTICE
You can the basic calculation of connected three-phase circuits and its concepts. You know the basic structures, components and protection principles of power supplies. You understand the basic structures and operating principles of electrical machines and are aware of their most common uses. You will have a basic knowledge of the design, operation and control of AC machines.

Content

connected 3-phase systems
power quantities of alternating current circuits (3-phase)
power supply infrastructures and components
operating principles and structures of basic electrical machines
operating principles and structures of the controlled motor drives
principles of selection, dimensioning and control of electric drives

Learning materials and recommended literature

Learning environment (Moodle) materials and
Teollisuuden sähkökäytöt - Lauri Hietalahti

Teaching methods

Problem-based learning is used as a learning method. Learning takes place through independently fulfilled and returned learning tasks and lectures.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Exam in March 2023.
Re-sits will be announced later.

Student workload

Total study work 50 hours

Further information for students

Exam and the exercises to be returned determine the grade. Self-assessments are mainly done through the learning tasks. The assessment decision is based on the skills demonstrated in the assignments.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Adequate (1): You recognize the basics and terminology of electrical machines, but you will have shortcomings in interpreting the key points.

Satisfactory (2): You know and understand the basics and structures of electric drives and their controls, but it's challenging to select components for electric drives.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good (3): You know the basics of electric drives and understand what things to consider when choosing components for electric drives.

Very good (4): You master the basics of electric drives and know how to apply knowledge in the selection of components for electric drives.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): You master the basics of electric drives and know how to apply knowledge by outlining various alternative functional total solutions.

Prerequisites

Computational skills in electrical engineering (DC and AC) and knowledge of basic components.

Enrollment

01.08.2023 - 24.08.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 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

Objectives

Familiarize yourself with industrial electrical drives. The emphasis is on basic structures and dimensions. Studying in this course requires basic knowledge of electrical engineering (calculation skills of DC and AC circuits and knowledge of components). You can apply what you have learned here, for example, in other courses in this module.

EUR-ACE ENGINEERING PRACTICE
You can the basic calculation of connected three-phase circuits and its concepts. You know the basic structures, components and protection principles of power supplies. You understand the basic structures and operating principles of electrical machines and are aware of their most common uses. You will have a basic knowledge of the design, operation and control of AC machines.

Content

connected 3-phase systems
power quantities of alternating current circuits (3-phase)
power supply infrastructures and components
operating principles and structures of basic electrical machines
operating principles and structures of the controlled motor drives
principles of selection, dimensioning and control of electric drives

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Adequate (1): You recognize the basics and terminology of electrical machines, but you will have shortcomings in interpreting the key points.

Satisfactory (2): You know and understand the basics and structures of electric drives and their controls, but it's challenging to select components for electric drives.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good (3): You know the basics of electric drives and understand what things to consider when choosing components for electric drives.

Very good (4): You master the basics of electric drives and know how to apply knowledge in the selection of components for electric drives.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): You master the basics of electric drives and know how to apply knowledge by outlining various alternative functional total solutions.

Prerequisites

Computational skills in electrical engineering (DC and AC) and knowledge of basic components.

Enrollment

01.11.2022 - 05.01.2023

Timing

09.01.2023 - 21.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

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
Groups
  • TSA21KMA
    Sähkö- ja automaatiotekniikka (AMK)
  • TSA22KMA
    Sähkö- ja automaatiotekniikka (AMK)

Objectives

Familiarize yourself with industrial electrical drives. The emphasis is on basic structures and dimensions. Studying in this course requires basic knowledge of electrical engineering (calculation skills of DC and AC circuits and knowledge of components). You can apply what you have learned here, for example, in other courses in this module.

EUR-ACE ENGINEERING PRACTICE
You can the basic calculation of connected three-phase circuits and its concepts. You know the basic structures, components and protection principles of power supplies. You understand the basic structures and operating principles of electrical machines and are aware of their most common uses. You will have a basic knowledge of the design, operation and control of AC machines.

Content

connected 3-phase systems
power quantities of alternating current circuits (3-phase)
power supply infrastructures and components
operating principles and structures of basic electrical machines
operating principles and structures of the controlled motor drives
principles of selection, dimensioning and control of electric drives

Learning materials and recommended literature

Learning environment (Moodle) materials and
Teollisuuden sähkökäytöt - Lauri Hietalahti

Teaching methods

Problem-based learning is used as a learning method. Learning takes place through independently fulfilled and returned learning tasks.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

On-line exam in March.
Re-sits will be announced later.

Student workload

Total study work 50 hours

Further information for students

The online exam and the exercises to be returned determine the grade. Self-assessments are mainly done through the learning tasks. The assessment decision is based on the skills demonstrated in the assignments.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Adequate (1): You recognize the basics and terminology of electrical machines, but you will have shortcomings in interpreting the key points.

Satisfactory (2): You know and understand the basics and structures of electric drives and their controls, but it's challenging to select components for electric drives.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good (3): You know the basics of electric drives and understand what things to consider when choosing components for electric drives.

Very good (4): You master the basics of electric drives and know how to apply knowledge in the selection of components for electric drives.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): You master the basics of electric drives and know how to apply knowledge by outlining various alternative functional total solutions.

Prerequisites

Computational skills in electrical engineering (DC and AC) and knowledge of basic components.

Enrollment

01.08.2022 - 25.08.2022

Timing

29.08.2022 - 20.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 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
  • TSA21SA
    Sähkö- ja automaatiotekniikka (AMK)
  • TSA20SA
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering

Objectives

Familiarize yourself with industrial electrical drives. The emphasis is on basic structures and dimensions. Studying in this course requires basic knowledge of electrical engineering (calculation skills of DC and AC circuits and knowledge of components). You can apply what you have learned here, for example, in other courses in this module.

EUR-ACE ENGINEERING PRACTICE
You can the basic calculation of connected three-phase circuits and its concepts. You know the basic structures, components and protection principles of power supplies. You understand the basic structures and operating principles of electrical machines and are aware of their most common uses. You will have a basic knowledge of the design, operation and control of AC machines.

Content

connected 3-phase systems
power quantities of alternating current circuits (3-phase)
power supply infrastructures and components
operating principles and structures of basic electrical machines
operating principles and structures of the controlled motor drives
principles of selection, dimensioning and control of electric drives

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Adequate (1): You recognize the basics and terminology of electrical machines, but you will have shortcomings in interpreting the key points.

Satisfactory (2): You know and understand the basics and structures of electric drives and their controls, but it's challenging to select components for electric drives.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good (3): You know the basics of electric drives and understand what things to consider when choosing components for electric drives.

Very good (4): You master the basics of electric drives and know how to apply knowledge in the selection of components for electric drives.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): You master the basics of electric drives and know how to apply knowledge by outlining various alternative functional total solutions.

Prerequisites

Computational skills in electrical engineering (DC and AC) and knowledge of basic components.