EMEE-4203:Motor Drives and Control

Description
This course covers principles of motor control in part as a continuation on Mechanical Components and Electric Drives. In the first part of the course, General Machine Operation, different types of braking and loads on a motor are addressed, as well as questions of improving motor efficiency and power. Different control techniques are then discussed, including different methods of starting a motor, controlling voltage and frequency, and the role of different sensors in relation to motor operation. Troubleshooting techniques and an examination of the various causes of motor failure are discussed; preventive measures that can be taken in order to protect motors are also taught.