| Module code | ETE 780 |
| Qualification | Postgraduate |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology |
| Module content | Power semiconductor devices and power electronic converters for drive applications. Theory of three-phase induction motor and synchronous motor machines. Adjustable speed induction motor drives: open-loop and closed-loop control, scalar and vector control, transient analysis of induction motor drives and introduction to vector/field-oriented control. Adjustable speed synchronous motor drives: Open-loop and closed-loop control, self-controlled permanent magnet synchronous motor drives. Introduction to spiral vector theory and analysis. |
| Module credits | 32.00 |
| Programmes | |
| Prerequisites | Undergraduate level Power electronics and Electric machines. |
| Contact time | 32 contact hours per semester |
| Language of tuition | Module is presented in English |
| Academic organisation | Electrical, Electronic and Com |
| Period of presentation | Semester 1 or Semester 2 |
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