University of British Columbia

EECE 365 Winter 2013

Elec Machines & Electronics

Lecture 1: Introduction

Introduction to Applied Power Electronics and

Electrical Machines
Purpose
Provide a survey of common electrical machines and power electronics
Fundamentals of operation
Models (mathematical)
Applications
Specification

Major Course Topics

Principles of electromagnetics, inductance and reluctance
Magnetic circuits & magnetically coupled systems
Linear and rotating electromechanical devices
Electromechanical energy conversion, developed forces and torques
AC power, three-phase system, connections and applications
Rotating magnetic field, poly-phase systems
Induction motor, operation, equivalent circuit
Synchronous motor, operation, steady-state equivalent circuit
Brushless dc motors, operation, steady-state characteristics
Stepper motors, principle of operation, full-step, micro-stepping, driver
circuits
Single phase AC motors

Nathan Ozog

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EECE 365 Winter 2013

Elec Machines & Electronics

Lecture 1: Introduction

Applications
In Mining

Electric Cable Shovel

Liebherr T282B earthhauling truck 2.7MW AC

Propulsion

Electric Dragline
Motor Control Centres

Nathan Ozog

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University of British Columbia

EECE 365 Winter 2013

Elec Machines & Electronics

Lecture 1: Introduction

Applications
In Aeronautics
Airbus A380

High-Speed, Low-Weight, High-Phase-Count

Motors, Generators and Converters

Antares 20E
42kW BLDC Propulsion

Nathan Ozog

Electric Toys
BLDC Propulsion

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University of British Columbia

EECE 365 Winter 2013

Elec Machines & Electronics

Lecture 1: Introduction

Applications
In Transport
Hybrid

Tesla Roadster, 375 Volt 3 phase

Induction Motor,

Canada Line
(Richmond-Airport-Vancouver Line) SNCLavalin & Rotem Company

Nathan Ozog

Toyota Hybrid, operates at 288V, reaches

30kW

Vancouver TransLink Trolley Bus

New Flyer Industries

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EECE 365 Winter 2013

Elec Machines & Electronics

Lecture 1: Introduction

Applications
In Marine

High-Phase Count Motor Drives

Hybrid

20MW, 15-Phase Induction Motor

Carnival Liberty Cruise Ship
2 x 20MW Electric Propulsion

Future Canadian Ship:

Joint Support Ship (JSS)
30.4MW Electric Propulsion

Nathan Ozog

HMCS Windsor DieselElectric, 2x5MW motorgenerators

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University of British Columbia

EECE 365 Winter 2013

Elec Machines & Electronics

Lecture 1: Introduction

Basic Function of Power Electronics and Electrical Machines?

Process electrical energy
Electricity is a very

medium for transporting energy

Must
that electricity before and after transporting it
i.e. Adjust
level (and possibly frequency)
Energy is typically generated and consumed in a non-electrical state
(often mechanical energy)
Has to be converted to and from electricity

This process is

in modern society

Things we can do with electrical energy

Transmit (very good for this purpose)
Process (electrical to electrical)
Store (Poor for this purpose)
Convert to/from other forms (mechanical, light, heatetc.)

Nathan Ozog

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University of British Columbia

EECE 365 Winter 2013

Elec Machines & Electronics

Lecture 1: Introduction

Conversion to Electrical energy

Rotating Machines
AC Synchronous Machines

AC Induction Machines

Photovoltaic Electricity Converters (solar cells)

Electrical Energy Storage

Done directly with
and
This impractical for long periods of time
Typically done using other energy types, that are readily converted to
electricity

Nathan Ozog

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EECE 365 Winter 2013

Elec Machines & Electronics

Lecture 1: Introduction

Electrical Conversion to mechanical energy

Rotating Machines
AC
Motors
Brushless DC Motors
AC
Motors
DC Motors
Linear Machines
Solenoids, Linear Motors, Linear Actuators

Nathan Ozog

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EECE 365 Winter 2013

Elec Machines & Electronics

Lecture 1: Introduction

Process Electrical Energy

Stationary Machines
Transformer (

Power Electronics
Switched Mode DC-DC converter
Buck (
)
Boost (
)
Frequency converter
Variable Frequency Motor drive (VFD)
AC to DC Rectifier
DC to AC inverter

Transmit Electrical Energy

Power lines

Can be overhead, underground or submarine

Nathan Ozog

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