ECE 59500 - Electromechanics
Note:
May not receive credit in this course and ECE 32100.
Course Details
Lecture Hours: 3 Credits: 3
Counts as:
- EE Elective
Experimental Course Offered:
Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016
Requisites:
ECE 20200 and PHYS 27200
Requisites by Topic:
Basic circuit analysis; elementary electromagnetics; elementary mechanics.
Catalog Description:
The general theory of electromechanical motion devices relating electric variables and electromagnetic forces. The basic concepts and operational behavior of dc, induction, brushless dc, and stepper motors used in control applications are presented.
Required Text(s):
- Electromechanical Motion Devices , 2nd Edition , P.C. Krause, O. Wasynczuk, S.D. Pekarek , IEEE/Wiley , 2012 , ISBN No. 978-1118296127
Recommended Text(s):
None.
Lecture Outline:
| Lectures | Major Topics |
|---|---|
| 7 | Magnetically coupled circuits |
| 6 | Energy conversion |
| 3 | VR stepper motors |
| 4 | DC machines |
| 3 | DC/DC power converters |
| 5 | Rotating MMF concepts |
| 2 | Reference frame theory |
| 6 | Brushless DC machines |
| 1 | Transformers |
| 7 | Induction Machines |
Engineering Design Content:
- Establishment of Objectives and Criteria
- Synthesis
- Analysis
- Testing
Engineering Design Consideration(s):
- Economic
- Environmental
Assessment Method:
An 'ABET' exam will be given prior to the end of the term. Students must demonstrate mastery of all objectives on this exam. The ABET exam also serves to help the student prepare for the final.