Course Summary:

Permanent Magnet Machines and Drives: Principles, Design and Applications

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Topics

Applications of PM Machines
Fundamentals of Synchronous Machines & Machine Modeling
Major PM Machine Topologies
PM Machine Design and Analysis Tools
Drive System Issues for PM Motors and Generators
Permanent Magnet Drive Control
Flux-weakening Control
Hardware Implementation and Observers
Fault-mode Operation
Future Trends

Audience

Engineers involved in

Electric machine design
All modes of vehicular propulsion
Wind and renewable power generation
High-performance motion control
Elevators and cranes
HVAC equipment
White goods and appliances

This is an advanced course. Expect to apply your fundamental knowledge of power conversion and ac machine theory. You should have a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related science or the equivalent amount of industrial experience

Benefits

During this course you will:

learn about the current applications and future trends of permanent magnet ac machines
review the principles of permanent magnet ac machines, including the basics and the major topologies
examine the techniques and tools for designing permanent magnet ac machines, including thermal and structural considerations
learn how to control permanent magnet machines, including the principles of field orientation, direct torque control, current regulators, and flux-weakening
study the performance of self-sensing control methods for permanent magnet ac machines
learn about the fault modes of permanent magnet ac machines and techniques for minimizing their impact on drive performance.

Attendees to this course will be given a tour of the Wisconsin Electric Machines and Power Electronics Consortium (WEMPEC) laboratories in order to see examples of the research coming out of the University of Wisconsin.

Earn PDH, LU, CEU

By participating in this course, you will earn 21 Professional Development Hours (PDH) and 2.1 Continuing Education Units (CEU). Learn more about PDH, LU, CEU and state licensing boards.

Instructors

Thomas Jahns, Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin

Robert D. Lorenz, Professor, Mechanical Eng. and Electrical and Computer Eng., University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin

Donald W. Novotny, Professor Emeritus, Electrical & Computer Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin

Wen L. Soong, Ph.D., Senior Lecturer, Univeristy of Adelaide, South Australia

Mitch Bradt, P.E., Program Director, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin

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