last modified 26/05/2005

Course code: et4245wb
Course: Electromechanical Systems
This concerns a course
ECTS credit points: 4
Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science
Lecturer(s): H. Polinder, Ir. J.W. Spronck	Tel.: 015-27 81844, 015-27 81824
Keywords: Electromechanics, magnetic circuits, permanent magnets, DCmotors, brushless DC motors, drives, linear motors, principles and limitations, magnetic levitation, propulsion of magnetic levitated objects	Course year:	MSc 1e year
	Semester:	2B
	Hours per week:	3
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	Assessment	Written closed book Examination or task
	Assessment period:	See academic calendar
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Course material: J.C. Compter, ‘Mechatronics, Introduction to Electromechanics’, lecture notes
References from literature: Ned Mohan, ‘Electric drives, an integrative approach’, Minneapolis, Mnpere, 2001
Remarks assessment, entry requirements, etc.: During the lecture period, the students can do a project, which is evaluated afterward.
Learning goals: Students who followed this course, should be able to - Use the terminology used in electromechanics, - Describe the operating principles of motors (magnetic circuits, magnets, induced voltage) - Deal with the important limitations and characteristics (losses, safe operating area, cogging, magnets, amplifiers) - Distinguish between the different construction forms of DC motors - Choose a motor for a certain application (given a load profile, ambient conditions, heat) - Be a good partner of a specialist who designs electromechanical actuators - Describe the operating principles of magnetic levitation and propulsion of magnetic levitated objects.
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