. Provides an overall understanding of all aspects of AC electrical drives, from the motor and converter to the implemented control algorithm, with minimum mathematics needed

. Demonstrates how to implement and debug electrical drive systems using a set of dedicated hardware platforms, motor setup and software tools in VisSim and PLECS

. No expert programming skills required, allowing the reader to concentrate on drive development

. Enables the reader to undertake real-time control of a safe (low voltage) and low cost experimental drive