A project-oriented approach for power electronics and motor drive courses

作者：Rodriguez Ponce Rafael^*; Gomez Loenzo Roberto A; Rodriguez Resendiz Juvenal

来源：International Journal of Electrical Engineering Education, 2015, 52(3): 219-236.

DOI：10.1177/0020720915575927

• Direct torque control
• electrical engineering education
• microcontroller
• motion-control systems
• servo drive

Power electronics and motor drives are major topics covered in undergraduate electrical engineering courses. Nevertheless, current teaching methods are usually based on intensive mathematical analysis, which can be difficult for students to understand but mainly to apply. This article provides ideas and practical experiences of a project-oriented approach implemented in power electronics and motor drives courses at the Automation and Control Department of the Universidad Autonoma de Queretaro, Queretaro, Mexico. By using a microcontroller-based motor drive and a more practical approach in class, it is possible to introduce students to these courses in a more attractive and efficient way. The results presented prove that this methodology improves student competency, increases motivation and promotes teamwork in such technical courses.

• 出版日期2015-7