Industrial Automation and Drives

Overview of production technologies. Industrial controllers, SCADA systems, data communication systems. Programming languages IEC 61311-3, IEC 61499, DIN 66312. P, PI, PID controllers, Principles of ac electrical machines vector control. Modelling of ac electrical machine dynamics, vector models. Realization of vector control. Transformation of vector coordinates and devices used for that.

NB! This course will take place in spring semester 2025/2026 which starts on 2nd of February and ends on 15th of June (you can find that information under start date section). TalTech's timetables for spring semester 2026 will be published at the beginning of January via tunniplaan.taltech.ee.

After completing this course the student:

• distinguishes, classifies, and explains the components of industrial automation control systems, including automation hardware and software tools (e.g. pneumatic systems, actuators, controllers, SCADA systems, servers), industrial communication systems, and relevant standards;
• explains and applies standardized industrial controller programming languages in accordance with the IEC 61131-3 standard, and programs and configures industrial automation controllers, including the implementation of communication and condition monitoring systems;
• selects, applies, and evaluates appropriate controllers and control strategies for the control of industrial processes and electric drive systems;
• analyzes and compares dynamic models and control algorithms of AC machines (including FOC, DTC, DSC, and V/F), applies vector models and coordinate transformations, and evaluates the influence of electrical parameters and converter settings on the dynamic behavior of electric drives in a simulation environment (e.g. Simulink);
• develops and implements simulation models of electric drive control systems by applying control and optimization strategies, and presents and structures the analysis and simulation results in a proper, well-structured technical report.

Final assessment can consist of one test/assignment or several smaller assignments completed during the whole course. After declaring a course the student can re-sit the exam/assessment once. Assessment can be graded or non-graded. For specific information about the assessment process please get in touch with the contact person of this course. For specific information about grade transfer please contact your home university

Basic knowledge in IT, Electronics and Programming.

• 1. Loengukonspekt/ Lecture conspectus
• 2. Õppekirjandus:/Study literature(for distance learning):
• F. Lamb, Industrial automation: hands-on, New York: bMcGraw-Hill Education, 2013.
• V. Vodovozov, Electrical Drive: Performance, Design and Control, LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, 2014.

lectures, practices