ELEC4160

Advanced Drives and Power Electronics

Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

10 Units 4000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus	Semester 2

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007

Analyses the dynamic behaviour of D.C. and A.C machines in the context of their application. Space vector theory is utilised to develop control strategies for these machines especially vector control and torque and flux control. Advanced topics in power electronics, including design of gate and base circuits, multilevel converters, electric utility applications, are investigated

Objectives

To provide students with knowledge of modern forms of electric drives and power electronics applications

Content

Topics may include but are not limited to:
1. DC drives
2. AC drives
a. Field orientated control
b. Torque and flux control
3. Gate and Base drives
4. Static V Ar compensators
5. Active filters
6. High voltage DC converters
7. Grid interconnection of renewable energy sources

Replacing Course(s)

N/A

Transition

To be Advised

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

ELEC3130, ELEC3250, ELEC4400

Modes of Delivery

Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Lecture
Laboratory
Tutorial

Assessment Items

Essays / Written Assignments
Examination: Formal
Laboratory Exercises	Laboratory work
Quiz - Class	mid semester quiz

Contact Hours

Tutorial: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Laboratory: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Lecture: for 3 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Timetables