Components Drive Systems: DC Motors, Induction motors, Synchronous motors, Power Converters

Integration of Electrical Machines and power converters to form drive systems.

Drive Control: Pulse width modulation, Vector control, torque, speed and position control

Applications and future developments: Trams, electric and hybrid vehicles, railways, lifts, hoists, industrial plants.

A portfolio of work (3,000 words) weighted at 100%.
The portfolio will have a number of elements some of which would be of problem-solving nature and may include time constrained activities (Online phase tests) and reflective narratives assessing all learning outcomes.
The assessment will include theory, technical knowledge, engineering skills and workplace applications.

The module will run over 24 weeks (12 weeks in both Semesters 1 and 2).

Summative Assessment:
This will normally include 4 weeks for you to complete the assessments to be marked.

Formative Assessment:
Over this period, you will work through weekly self-instructional material (a mixture of text and video based materials and web resources) provided via the Blackboard VLE platform. These materials will provide a structured programme of specific activities and tasks which you will be asked to complete. This will involve reading and critically engaging with key texts, papers and other information sources. This work will mainly be undertaken on an individual basis, but at regular points throughout the module you will be expected to interact and share material, ideas and thoughts with the Module Tutors and other students studying this module.

Online Learning Activities will include a combination of the following:
Lectures/Tutorials
Practical work in Company’s facilities or Practical work in University’s Lab (if required)
Computer-based work using industry-standard packages
Group tutorials (Feedback)

Independent Learning Activities will include the following:
Independent Study
Reading and research

It is expected that you allocate a minimum of 15 hours to engage and interact with your Module Tutors and peers on the module and 135 hours on independent learning activities.

Boldea, I. & Nasar, S.A. (2016) Electric Drives, 3rd Edn., CRC press

Hughes, A. & Drury, B. (2013) Electric Motors and Drives: Fundamentals, Types, and Applications, 4th Edn., Elsevier Ltd

Vodovozov, V. (2012) Electric Drive Systems and Operation, e-book downloadable from:
http://www.e-booksdirectory.com/details.php?ebook=7952

Access to the Blackboard VLE platform used for delivering the module,
Access to e-library resources provided by the University,
Access to University’s software packages,
Access to University laboratories if required,
Access to Company own facilities.

Module can only be studied as part of the MSc Engineering conversion course.

1. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of components of energy drive systems and their applications in industry.
(KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING, LEARNING)

2. Critically analyse constant and variable speed electrical drive systems so as to calculate key parameters under steady-state and transient conditions using computer-based simulation tools with an understanding of the mathematical algorithms upon which such tools are based.
(ANALYSIS)

3. Systematically find solutions to the advanced drive system applications and challenges and communicate findings at a professional engineering level.
(PROBLEM SOLVING, COMMUNICATION)