ECE 411 Introduction to Electric Drive Systems

3 graduate credits

Instructor: Professor Thomas M. Jahns
Phone: 608/262-5702
E-mail: jahns@engr.wisc.edu

Course objective:
To provide the basic theory for the analysis and application of adjustable speed drive systems employing power electronic converters and ac or dc machines.

Course description:
Covers DC machine control; variable frequency operation of induction and synchronous machines; unbalanced operation and symmetrical components; scaling laws for electric machines; adjustable speed drives; adjustable torque drives; introduction to AC machine dynamics.

Prerequisite:
Basic course in electro-mechanical energy conversion (ECE 355) or consent of instructor.

Homework:
Ten required assignments.

Project
None.

Exams:
Midterm exam covering first seven weeks, and final exam covering entire course but emphasizing material from second half of course

Computer software:
MATLAB. Visit this webpage for information about software availability: Tethered Software at Computer-aided Engineering. A student version of MATLAB is available for purchase. Contact the Office of Engineering Outreach for details.

Textbook/course notes:
Sent upon receipt of enrollment.

Course homepage:
http://ecow.engr.wisc.edu/cgi-bin/get/ece/411/1novotny/