ELECTRIC DRIVES FOR TRACTION APPLICATIONS

EPD 645

Reviews the physics of electric machines. Covers electric machine operation used both in motoring and generating modes necessary in traction applications. The fundamentals of brush DC, PM synchronous, reluctance, and induction machines are explored. Begins with the basics of DC machines and extends to the concept of field orientation in AC machines.

ECE 711

Principles of power converters, two axis models of AC machines and AC drives, simulation of drive systems, analytical modeling of drives, dynamic behavior of induction and synchronous motors and drive systems. Knowledge of Simulink required.

EPD 620

Micro, mild, full, and plug-in electrical powertrain systems, their components and the interactions between them, with special attention paid to generators, motors, and inverters. Learn about key metrics for sizing and matching components based on performance.

ECE 411

Basic concepts of electric drive systems. Emphasis on system analysis and application. Topics include: dc machine control, variable frequency operation of induction and synchronous machines, unbalanced operation, scaling laws, adjustable speed drives, adjustable torque drives, coupled circuit modeling of ac machines.

ECE 504

Steady state and dynamic performance of electric machines in combination with power electronic converters. Measurement of electric machine parameters, evaluation of synchronization techniques and inverter drive properties, realization of drive operation via real time embedded control system, implementation and comparative evaluation of advanced machine control techniques.