Study programme 2023-2024Français
Special Machines and Actuators
Programme component of Master's in Electrical Engineering : Specialist Focus on Electrical Energy and Smart Grids (MONS) (day schedule) à la Faculty of Engineering

CodeTypeHead of UE Department’s
contact details
Teacher(s)
UI-M1-IRELEE-005-MCompulsory UEDEBLECKER OlivierF101 - Génie Electrique
  • DEBLECKER Olivier

Language
of instruction
Language
of assessment
HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) CreditsWeighting Term
  • Anglais
Anglais122400033.001st term

AA CodeTeaching Activity (AA) HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) Term Weighting
I-GELE-011Special Machines and Actuators1224000Q1100.00%

Programme component

Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

  • Imagine, implement and operate systems/solutions/software to address a complex problem in the field of electrical engineering as an essential source of energy in modern society by integrating needs, contexts and issues (technical, economic, societal, ethical and environmental).
    • Implement a chosen system/solution/software in the form of a drawing, a schema, a plan, a model, a prototype, software and/or digital model.
    • Evaluate the approach and results for their adaptation (optimisation and quality).
  • Mobilise a structured set of scientific knowledge and skills and specialised techniques in order to carry out electrical engineering missions, with a focus on electrical power engineering, using their expertise and adaptability.
    • Master and appropriately mobilise knowledge, models, methods and techniques related to the basics of electricity, electronics, automatic control, signal processing and analysis, telecommunications, electrotechnical engineering (electrical machines, power electronics), engineering of electricity grids (generation, transmission and distribution), the development of renewable energy sources (wind, photovoltaic), the development, implementation and environmentally-friendly use of electrical systems, and specific techniques for the numerical modelling of power devices.
    • Analyse and model a problem by critically selecting theories and methodological approaches (modelling, calculations), and taking into account multidisciplinary aspects.
    • Identify and discuss possible applications of new and emerging technologies in the field of electrical engineering.
    • Assess the validity of models and results in view of the state of science and characteristics of the problem.
  • Plan, manage and lead projects in view of their objectives, resources and constraints, ensuring the quality of activities and deliverables.
    • Respect deadlines and timescales
  • Communicate and exchange information in a structured way - orally, graphically and in writing, in French and in one or more other languages - scientifically, culturally, technically and interpersonally, by adapting to the intended purpose and the relevant public.
    • Use and produce high-quality scientific and technical papers (reports, plans, specifications, etc.), adapted particularly to the intended purpose and the relevant public.
    • Master technical English in the field of electrical engineering.

Learning Outcomes of UE

Understand the principle of operation of variable reluctance machines, transverse- and radial-flux PM machines, stepper motors. Establish an analytical model for each type of machine. Determine the torque, speed, power and efficiency. Learn typical industrial applications of these machines and be able to make an adequate choice of the machine to adopt and its essential characteristics.

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

variable reluctance motors, stepper motors, PM synchronous motors and generators; for each of these machines: physical principle, analytical study and associated models, main characteristics, industrial applications.

Prior Experience

Not applicable

Type of Teaching Activity/Activities

AAType of Teaching Activity/Activities
I-GELE-011
  • Cours magistraux
  • Ateliers et projets encadrés au sein de l'établissement

Mode of delivery

AAMode of delivery
I-GELE-011
  • Face-to-face

Required Learning Resources/Tools

AARequired Learning Resources/Tools
I-GELE-011O. Deblecker, slide of the course "Special Machines and Actuators", 2020

Recommended Learning Resources/Tools

AARecommended Learning Resources/Tools
I-GELE-011Not applicable

Other Recommended Reading

AAOther Recommended Reading
I-GELE-011E. G. Janardanan, Special Electrical Machines, PHI Learning, 2014
J. F. Gieras, Z. J. Piech, Linear synchronous motors - Transportation and Automation Systems, CRC Press LLC, New York, 2000.
R. Krishnan, Swtiched Reluctance Motor Drives, CRC Press, 2001.

Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next

AAGrade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
I-GELE-011Unauthorized

Term 1 Assessment - type

AAType(s) and mode(s) of Q1 assessment
I-GELE-011
  • Written examination - Face-to-face
  • Production (written work, report, essay, collection, product, etc.) - To be submitted in class

Term 1 Assessment - comments

AATerm 1 Assessment - comments
I-GELE-011Written exam where the student must demonstrate he masters the subject : theoretical questions focusing on reflection and exercises.
Projet in group: modeling and simulation of a special machine (e.g. a switch-reluctance motor) operation.

Weighting :
Written exam : 70%
Project : 30%

Resit Assessment - Term 1 (B1BA1) - type

AAType(s) and mode(s) of Q1 resit assessment (BAB1)
I-GELE-011
  • N/A - Néant

Term 3 Assessment - type

AAType(s) and mode(s) of Q3 assessment
I-GELE-011
  • Written examination - Face-to-face

Term 3 Assessment - comments

AATerm 3 Assessment - comments
I-GELE-011Written exam : same as in Q1

Weighting :
Written exam : 70%
Project (report from Q1) : 30%
(*) HT : Hours of theory - HTPE : Hours of in-class exercices - HTPS : hours of practical work - HD : HMiscellaneous time - HR : Hours of remedial classes. - Per. (Period), Y=Year, Q1=1st term et Q2=2nd term
Date de dernière mise à jour de la fiche ECTS par l'enseignant : 25/04/2023
Date de dernière génération automatique de la page : 27/04/2024
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