ECE 511 Theory and Control of Synchronous Machines

3 graduate credits

Instructor: Professor Emeritus Donald Novotny
Phone: 608/262-6926
E-mail: novotny@engr.wisc.edu

Course overview:
To provide the basic theory for analyzing and applying synchronous machines in electric power systems and as motors in electric drives.

Course description:
A general review of basic electromagnetic theory followed by model development and analysis for synchronous machine steady state behavior. This introduction is followed by the formulation of a transient model in terms of dq variables. The analysis and control of synchronous generators will then be studied in the context of power systems applications, including such aspects as transient stability, sub-synchronous resonance, small disturbance stability, and inter-area oscillations. Synchronous motor control and applications including variable frequency drives and permanent magnet motors will also be studied.

Prerequisite:
Basic course in electric machines (ECE 355 or ECE 411 or consent of instructor).

Homework:
Ten required homework assignments.

Exams:
Midterm and final exam.

Computer requirements:
MATLAB. Visit this webpage for information about software availability: Tethered Software at Computer-aided Engineering.

Laboratory:
None.

Recommended textbook:
Electric Machinery, Fitzgerald, Kingsley & Umans, 6th Ed., McGraw Hill, 2002.

Course notes:
Sent upon receipt of enrollment.

Course homepage:
http://courses.engr.wisc.edu/ecow/get/ece/511/novotny/