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Core Module Information
Module title: Electronic Drives
SCQF level: 10:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: ELE10106
Module leader: Francisco Vedreno Santos
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Cyber Security and Systems Engineering
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

This module explores the fundamentals of power electronics, covering the ratings, operation, characteristics, and applications of essential power electronic devices, including Diodes, Thyristors, and Power Transistors. Students will gain a thorough understanding of various converters, focusing on DC-DC converters (including DC choppers and step-up/step-down types) and DC-AC converters (such as square wave and Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) converters).A significant component of the module is the electronic control of DC motors. Key topics include the fundamentals of DC motor control, methods for starting, braking, and speed control. Students will study the operation and application of DC chopper drives, DC-DC converter drives, Brushless DC Motors, and their respective applications in various drive systems.The module also covers the electronic control of AC motors, emphasizing frequency control, synchronous motor drives, cycloconverters, static voltage controllers, inverter drives, slip-power recovery drives, PWM drives, and vector control drives. These topics will provide students with the skills to design and implement sophisticated control strategies for AC motors in diverse applications.Throughout the course, practical applications and real-world examples will be discussed to demonstrate the relevance and impact of power electronics in modern technology. This module aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to design, analyze, and apply power electronic systems effectively in various industrial and technological settings.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Classify component parts of electronic motor drives.

LO2: Examine the operation and control of electronic motor drives.

LO3: Propose electronic motor drives for a range of applications.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 2, In Person, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Francisco Vedreno Santos
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 22 Each week, students attend a 2-hour lecture on the theoretical aspects of the weekly electrical engineering topic. These involve guided learning by the tutor(s) to help the students understand the theory and solve problems using examples.
Face To Face Tutorial 10 Each student attends a two-hour practical class every week, during which they apply the theoretical concepts explained in the lecture sessions. Different techniques and analysis procedures will be taught to help the students solve complex engineering problems, which they will have to demonstrate in the Coursework.
Face To Face Centrally Time Tabled Examination 2 Centrally Time Tabled Examination
Online Guided independent study 154 A learning approach where students take responsibility for their own learning process, with support and direction from academics through tutorials and research assessments. This method combines the independence of self-directed study with the guidance of a structured framework provided by academic staff
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 12 Each student attends a two-hour practical laboratory class every week, during which the application of the theoretical concepts explained in the lecture sessions are demonstrated or carried by themselves.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 70 1~2~3 Exam Period HOURS= 2 hours Centrally Time-Tabled Examination. Students will apply a comprehensive knowledge of mathematics and engineering principles to find the solutions to complex engineering problems [M1]. Students will use available data to formulate and analyse problems using the first principles of mathematics, engineering principles and engineering judgement [M2].
Practical Skills Assessment 30 1~2~3 Week 12 HOURS= 2000 words Formal Laboratory report in the rectifier practical laboratory session [M12]. A technical report [M16] based on the laboratory session where the theoretical concepts and calculations [M1, M2] are corroborated by the practical experience and supported by the literature [M3, M4].
Component 1 subtotal: 30
Component 2 subtotal: 70
Module subtotal: 100

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