Spring 2027

Theory and Control of Synchronous Machines

Theory and control of synchronous machines covering time domain models, Park's transformation, transients, reduced order models, excitation and turbine control, multi-machine dynamics, and transient stability.

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2011: 3.36 GPA, 57.1% A/AB (n=14 letter grades); Fall 2014: 3.67 GPA, 83.3% A/AB (n=24 letter grades); Spring 2016: 3.45 GPA, 57.9% A/AB (n=19 letter grades).

What you’ll be able to do

  • Use equivalent circuit models of synchronous machines for studying their performance

  • Apply computer simulations of synchronous machines to verify the performance characteristics

  • Develop torque and speed regulator systems for synchronous machines

  • Analyze the performance of synchronous machines as generators

  • Predict the behavior of synchronous machines during external faults

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E C E 411 and 427, graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2011: 3.36 GPA, 57.1% A/AB (n=14 letter grades); Fall 2014: 3.67 GPA, 83.3% A/AB (n=24 letter grades); Spring 2016: 3.45 GPA, 57.9% A/AB (n=19 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Three-phase synchronous machine time domain models and Park's transformation
  • Sudden short circuits, transient conditions, and reduced order models
  • Excitation systems and turbine/governor control
  • Multiple machine dynamics, transient stability, and subsynchronous resonance

Skills

  • Using equivalent circuit models of synchronous machines
  • Applying computer simulations to verify performance characteristics
  • Developing torque and speed regulator systems
  • Analyzing synchronous machine generator performance
  • Predicting behavior during external faults

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