227-0518-00L  Electrical Machines in Mechatronics

SemesterSpring Semester 2017
LecturersU. Bikle, A. Colotti, L. Küng
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish


AbstractIntroduction into the various types of electrical machines.
Detailled introduction into the electromagnetic design, the cooling design and the mechanical design of machines. In depth introduction into the parameters and behaviour of the machine types majorly used in mechatronic applications.
ObjectiveKnowledge of the relevant target parameters in the design process of electrical machines. Understanding and application of methods that are used for the design optimization.
ContentThe field of application of the electrical machines reaches from the clock drive over engines for electric power tools, industrial drives and vehicles up to the alternators for the energy production. Starting with the general bases of the machine Design target parameters for two selected types of electrical machines are deduced and optimization tasks are treated. Computer-aided methods are applied like: Finite elements or simulations. Further practice-relevant models are presented from higher electrical engineering, as well as from the directly involved fields of activity such as mechanics, fluid dynamics/cooling, insulation technology. The lecture material is deepened by exercises on the basis of practical examples. Integrated constituent of the lecture is a industrial visit for illustrating the practice.
Lecture notesManuscriptum for lecture, worksheets and exercise, design software.
LiteratureFor references see manuscriptum
Prerequisites / Noticebachelor in electrical or mechanical engineering.