Coursecode: wb5201
Coursename: Power drives

DUT creditpoints: 2
ECTS creditpoints: 3

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Marine Technology

Lecturer(s): Werff, prof.dr.ir. K. van der

Tel.: 015-2785729

Catalog data:
Power drives, characteristics, transmission, dynamic behaviour.

Courseyear: 3
Semester: 0/4/0/0/0
Hours p/w: 2
Other hours: 2
Assessment: Written
Assessm.period(s): 2, 3
(see academic calendar)

Prerequisites: wb1103,  wi104wb, wi135wb

Follow up: wb5303, wb5304, wb5407

Detailed description of topics:

  • Introduction.

  • Load characteristic of various machines.

  • Prime mover characteristics: Electric motors, hydraulic drives.

  • Transmissions, power convertors.

  • Examples of complete systems.

  • Dynamic behaviour, torsional vibrations, dynamic system models.

  • Examples.

Course material:

K. van der Werff, Aandrijfsystemen, 1996.

References from literature:

J.F. Thorpe, Mechanical System Components, Allyn & Bacon. ISBN-0-205-11713-9

Remarks (specific information about assesment, entry requirements, etc.):

Goals:

  • Overview mechanical power drives and components.

  • Selection and design of power drive.

  • Integrate theoretical knowledge towards real designs.

Computer use:

Simulation of non-stationary behaviour.

Laboratory project(s):

Design content:

Selection and design of power drive systems.

Percentage of design: 100%