Course aims:

Objectives of the course refers to the technical knowledge concerning the configuring, commissioning and operation of modern drive systems with small and medium power.
The course focuses especially on the adjustable drives from the technological side in a modern plant.
Familiarity with the execution elements: electrohydraulic, electropneumatic, servomec.,
Sizing and configuration of modern energy supply systems
Troubleshooting the kinematic chain: network-converter-motor-execution element as well as the feedback loop with built-in regulator.

Course Entry Requirements:

Fundamentals of Electrotechnics, Programming the numerical automatic systems and integrated electronic systems

Course contents:

• I. Advanced drive systems - 4:00h (structures and concepts, Technical data, information and energy, Control loops).

• II. Electric micromotors - 4:00h (Electrical DC and AC single phase Machines; Brushed and brushless Motors; Hydraulic and pneumatic actuators)

•III. Structure of advanced drive - 4h (Components of the control scheme; Components of signaling and protection scheme, Components of the power scheme; Diagnosis and repair of critical driving system)

• IV. Common types of engines -4h (synchronous and asynchronous Motors; Linear motors and high torque motors; Compact high speed asynchronous / synchronous engines; Integrated brushless motors and gears)

• V. Compact Electrical Drives– 4h (Technical and functional characteristics; Environment configuration and design; Aspects of safety and reliability in operation)

• VI. Programming environment of flexible electrical drives - 4h (IndraWork - tool for design, programming and commissioning; Interfaces for the development of other industrial applications)

• VII. Industry specific standard concerning the modern drives – 4h (Flexible interface Open Core; Modern drive testing; Specific technical prescriptions)

Teaching methods:

Technical presentation and meeting with experimental exemplification.

Learning outcomes:

- understand electrical drives issues in international terminology;

- know advanced topologies for linear and rotary drive;

- know the modern concepts for modeling and simulation;

- configure and debug advanced electric smart drive.

- diagnosis of e-drives

Learning outcomes verification and assessment criteria:

theoretical – 60%; experimental – 40%.

Recommended reading:

R. Pecsi, • Masini si actionari electrice. Culegere de probleme, Ed. Conspress.UTCB, Buc., 2015, 180 pag..
A. Campean, • Dinamica masinilor electrice de curent alternativ. Editie de sinteza, Ed. AGIR, Buc., 2021, 400 pag..
J. Cox, • Motoare electrice uzuale in utilaje mici de atelier si in aparate, Ed. MAST, Buc, 2025, 144 pag..
M. Linca, • Actionari electrice, Ed. Pro Univ, Buc., 2021, 222 pag..
Siemens AG, SIMATIC- MICRO DRIVE PDC, Sieportal.siemens.com, Erlangen, 2025, web.
Maxon AG, MAXON design, variants, properties, commutation, Maxon- support.maxongroup.com, Swiss, 2019, web.