EE 517 SPRING 2003

Text: EE 517 Lecture Notes by J. J. Cathey

(Available from Kennedy’s as photocopy)

References: Matrix Analysis of Electrical Machinery, N.N. Hancock

Linear Motion Electric Machines, S.A. Nasar and I. Boldea

Objectives: Extension of EE 415 to familiarize the student with principles of both field theory
and coupled coil analysis of electric machines. Introduction to methods for
analysis of electric machines under transient conditions, including the repetitive
steady-state of power electronic drives. Application of MATLAB in electric
machine analysis.

LECTURE TOPICS

I. Review of electric machine concepts (1 week)

A. Magnetic circuits
B. Winding arrangements, winding factors, mmf
C. Flux linkage, inductance

II. Coupled coil transformations (2 weeks)

A. Three-phase to two-phase
B. d-q, symmetrical components, forward-backward

III. Induction machines (3 weeks)

A. Polyphase motor
B. Single-phase motor
C. Dynamics and control

IV. Synchronous machines (3 weeks)

A. Generators
B. Motors
C. Dynamics and control

V. DC machines (2 weeks)
A. Motor models
B. Dynamics and control

VI. Field theory analysis of induction motors (3 weeks)

A. Field theory applied to electric machines
B. Infinitely thick secondary
C. Sheet secondary

EXAM SCHEDULE

Exam A Feb. 19, 2003

Exam B April 2, 2003
Final Exam Wed., May 7, 2003 (1:00 p.m.)