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.
This element describes e-motors (electric motors) used in current e-drive systems. The family tree of e-motors with focus especially on the characteristics and properties of asynchronous and synchronous motors is explained. It further deals with cooling and the integration of sensors.