Write reports on various aspects of drive systems. Work in teams to perform laboratory experiments. A lab session of 3 hours is required weekly. There is regular homework and at least one midterm exam. A final project is required by the end of the instruction period.
Students use computer facilities for their homework and final projects.
Simulations of electric drives system using commercial simulation software are used. This course has extensive mathematical modeling of various elements of drive systems including motors, mechanical loads, and power electronic converters. Before the laboratory, the students analyze the objectives of the experiments and design a setup to achieve the objectives. Students submit pre-laboratory reports outlining their design, which includes the circuit components, and measuring instruments. The pre-laboratory report also outlines the safety measures needed to conduct the experiments.