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.
Traction Inverter:
The element describes the traction inverter functionality, the used electronic power elements and their current development status. It gives insight into current trends regarding cooling and integration of inverters.
APE.U2.E3.PC1
The student understands the main function of an inverter and its structure.
APE.U2.E3.PC2
The student is able to read the circuit diagram and to describe the function of the components.
APE.U2.E3.PC3
The student knows about the types of switching elements and their application.
APE.U2.E3.PC4
The student knows about development trends in inverters, especially about cooling.
APE.U2.E3.PC5
The student understands the attempts to miniaturization and integration of inverters to e-motors.