Knowledge: technologies of energy-efficient electric power and electromechanical systems, containing the latest theories of control of electromechanical energy conversion, semiconductor converters, complex technological objects; software and hardware for their research; design of modern vector-controlled electric drives, as well as control systems for ship installations based on them; and makes it possible to reduce the consumption of primary energy resources by reducing electricity consumption, increasing production productivity, reducing the use of materials and the negative impact on the environment, which generally increases energy efficiency.

Ability: to apply methods of synthesis and optimization of energy-efficient electric power and electromechanical systems; to conduct experimental studies of such systems; to prepare research materials in accordance with the standards necessary for the design of scientific and technical publications.

1. Energy efficiency of electric power and electromechanical systems: general definitions and concepts. Energy saving technologies by means of electrical machines. Ways to implement energy saving by means of an adjustable electric drive.
2. Energy properties of electric drives. Balance of power flows of energy flows of the power channel. Efficiency. Energy Features and Energy Efficiency Characteristics of Static Power Converters. Energy characteristics of regulated electric drives in static and dynamic modes.
3. Energy-saving aspects of the use of a variable frequency electric drive. Vector control of AC electric motors. Vector control of an asynchronous electric motor (AD). Vector control of a synchronous electric motor with permanent magnets. Energy-efficient electric drives according to the scheme of an asynchronous valve stage.
4. Direct control of the electromagnetic moment and flow coupling of the stator AD. Pulse width modulation (PWM) is a way to implement the stator voltage vector, which is used in most vector control systems.
5. Shaft generator systems based on a synchronous generator with permanent magnets and frequency converters. Modern configurations of ship electric power systems and energy-efficient technologies.