Advanced Powertrain Engineer

MOOC - Advanced Powertrain Engineer

Electric Traction Drives

The third training unit focuses on the electric drive components such as e-motors, inverters and the coupled transmissions. The most important types of machines are introduced, their functionality, characteristics and properties discussed. Cooling possibilities are also given, and safety aspects presented. Furthermore, an outlook on future technologies is given.


Overview:

This element provides an overview on all components needed for an electric drive system. These components are the battery, the inverter, the e-motor and other auxiliaries like the DC/DC converter, and chargers. It also describes the high voltage net in an electric vehicle.

The student is able to explain the function of the
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The student is able to describe the complete electric drive system with all components needed.
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The student understands how the components are connected and knows the voltage levels of these connections.
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The student is able to draw the rough board net including the high voltage cables and the control wires.