Welcome to Solid-State Electric Drives Course
Course Overview
This comprehensive course covers the principles, design, and applications of solid-state electric drives used in modern industrial systems. You'll learn about power electronic converters, motor control techniques, drive system configurations, and their implementation in various industrial applications.
12
Modules
45+
Lectures
8
Practical Projects
6
Case Studies
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the fundamental principles of solid-state electric drives
- Design and analyze power electronic converters for drive applications
- Implement control strategies for AC and DC motor drives
- Select appropriate drive systems for specific industrial applications
- Analyze drive performance under various operating conditions
- Troubleshoot common issues in electric drive systems
Course Structure
The course is divided into four main sections:
- Fundamentals: Introduction to electric drives, power semiconductor devices, and converter topologies
- DC Drives: Controlled rectifier drives, chopper drives, and closed-loop control
- AC Drives: Induction motor drives, synchronous motor drives, and advanced control techniques
- Applications: Industrial applications, energy efficiency, and emerging trends
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of electrical machines, power electronics, and control systems is recommended. Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink for simulation exercises will be helpful but not required.
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