Study Guide

Objective

Students will learn about the basic principles of electric motors, the functions of direct current motors (DC motors) and alternating current motors (AC motors). Adjustable drives and control system engineering are also discussed. The aim of the course is to give students a general idea of electric motors as an integral part of automation engineering. Upon completion of the course, students will know how to choose the correct electrical drives and connect them to an electrical network.

Content

- Basic principles of electric motors
- Direct current motors (DC motors)
- Cage induction motors
- Frequency converters
- Servo-motors
- Servo-controls
- Stepping motors and their controls

Lab work: Connecting motors and motor controls
- Testing
- Measuring

Materials

- Lecture material
- Lecture demonstrations
- Exercises
- Product and programming manuals

Teaching methods

Lectures and laboratory exercises.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows and understands to a satisfactory extent the electric drives concepts and methods, and is able to apply them to usual problems.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of electric drives, and is able to apply them to different types of problems. The student is able to combine the accumulated knowledge and skills with previous experiences in the subject.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of electric drives and is able to apply them to a variety of different problems. The student has demonstrated creativity and innovation, and is able to find new meanings when applying what they have learned.

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam, laboratory work reports, peer review.