Solid-State Electric Drives

Master the principles of power electronics, motor control, and drive systems for modern industrial applications

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:

  1. Fundamentals: Introduction to electric drives, power semiconductor devices, and converter topologies
  2. DC Drives: Controlled rectifier drives, chopper drives, and closed-loop control
  3. AC Drives: Induction motor drives, synchronous motor drives, and advanced control techniques
  4. 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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