ELECTRIC MACHINES FOR TRACTION APPLICATIONS
Reviews the physics of electric machines. Covers electric machine operation used both in motoring and generating modes necessary in traction applications. The fundamentals of brush DC, PM synchronous, reluctance, and induction machines are explored. Begins with the basics of DC machines and extends to the concept of field orientation in AC machines.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: Graduate/professional standing or declared in Capstone Certificate in Powertrain Electrification Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2025 Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe the physics of DC and AC machines Audience: Graduate 2. Develop techniques to control the electromagnetic torque of the machine using our understanding of physics Audience: Graduate 3. Compare various forms of control of electric machines Audience: Graduate 4. Apply the knowledge from IEEE publications on this topic Audience: Graduate 5. Provide specific application examples of motors used in traction applications Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe the physics of DC and AC machines Audience: Graduate 2. Develop techniques to control the electromagnetic torque of the machine using our understanding of physics Audience: Graduate 3. Compare various forms of control of electric machines Audience: Graduate 4. Apply the knowledge from IEEE publications on this topic Audience: Graduate 5. Provide specific application examples of motors used in traction applications Audience: Graduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027