Electrical drivesLaajuus (2 cr)

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- most common applications of power electronics in ships
- characteristics and dimensioning of and selection criteria for components, and the effect of the protection components on the power grid

Content

- power diodes
- power transistors
- thyristors
- rectifiers
- inverters
- frequency converters
- passive and active filters
- compensation
- electric motor drives
(STCW A-III/1 ja A-III/2)

Qualifications

Module: Electrical, electronic and control engineering at the operational level

Materials

Approved training during studies

Accomplishment methods

Students can
- use professional vocabulary and concepts in an expert way in different situations
- choose appropriate models, methods, software and techniques according to the purpose and justify these choices
- apply critically the ethical principles of the professional field in different situations

In addition, competence evaluation according to STCW code table A-III/2 column 4 are used:
- maintenance activities are correctly planned in accordance with technical, legislative, safety and procedural specifications
- inspection, testing and troubleshooting of equipment are appropriate