Power Converter: Machines and Drives

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction Three-phase systems
• Magnetic circuits and Materials
• Transformers
• Concepts of Electrical Machines: DC Motors
• Three-phase Windings
• Induction Machines
• Synchronous Machines and Drives
• Introduction of Power Electronics
• Chapter 1: Introduction and Three Phase Power
• 1.1 Review of Basic Circuit Analysis

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This course provides an introduction to electrical machines and power electronics, focusing on common devices and systems that electrical engineers encounter. The objective is to understand the path energy takes from its source to its application, allowing for the design and specification of equipment and systems. The course covers topics such as AC machines, transformers, rectifiers, and inverters, as well as Electrical Drives and Uninterruptible Power Supplies.

• Commutation of DC machines
• Dynamic models of Electrical Machines
• Design of Electrical Machines
• Analytical discussion of PWM inverters and matrix converters
• Control of Electrical Drives

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter 1 focuses on a review of basic circuit analysis. It defines key terms like nodes and loops and introduces fundamental laws such as Ohm's Law and Kirchhoff's Current and Voltage Laws. The chapter also establishes the concept of passive sign convention and its application in power analysis.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This course focuses on electrical machines, power electronics, AC machines, transformers, rectifiers, inverters, Electrical Drives, Uninterruptible Power Supplies, Commutation of DC machines, Dynamic models of Electrical Machines, Design of Electrical Machines, PWM inverters, matrix converters, Control of Electrical Drives, basic circuit analysis, nodes, loops, Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff's Current and Voltage Laws, passive sign convention, power analysis.