DYNAMICS AND CONTROL OF AC DRIVES
Principles of power converters, two axis models of AC machines and AC drives, simulation of drive systems, analytical modeling of drives, dynamic behavior of induction and synchronous motors and drive systems. Knowledge of Simulink required.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: E C E 411 and (graduate/professional standing or declared in Capstone Certificate in Power Conversion and Control) Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Develop coupled circuit model of ac machines, including induction and synchronous machines Audience: Graduate 2. Develop complex variable model of induction machines Audience: Graduate 3. Perform digital simulation of electric machines and drives Audience: Graduate 4. Develop DQ models for power converters and current regulation Audience: Graduate 5. Develop field orientation control, vector control, and direct torque control Audience: Graduate 6. Develop small-signal dynamic response of electric machines Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Develop coupled circuit model of ac machines, including induction and synchronous machines Audience: Graduate 2. Develop complex variable model of induction machines Audience: Graduate 3. Perform digital simulation of electric machines and drives Audience: Graduate 4. Develop DQ models for power converters and current regulation Audience: Graduate 5. Develop field orientation control, vector control, and direct torque control Audience: Graduate 6. Develop small-signal dynamic response of electric machines Audience: Graduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027