DE6410 – High Power Electric Motors for Transport
Module code
DE6410
Module title
High Power Electric Motors for Transport
Prescription
To introduce the concepts and design principles of high power to weight electric machines for future
transport applications, ranging from electric ships over trucks to large-scale hybrid electric aircraft.
Programmes
- EN1603
NZQA Level
Level 6
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Content
- - Operating region of superconductors, response to magnetic fields, critical current, quench and
recovery, different types of superconductor.
- Thermodynamics of cryogenic cooling systems, efficiency calculations, cryo-cooler operation
and design basics.
- Machine design principles for high power to weight ratios.
- Conduction and switching characteristics of wide band gap MOSFETs and the effects of
temperature.
- Advanced motor drive topologies. - Learning Outcomes
- 1. Demonstrate an understanding of superconductor theory
2. Demonstrate knowledge of cryogenic systems
3. Demonstrate knowledge of rotating electric machine used in high power to weight applications
4. Demonstrate an understanding of wide band-gap device technology
5. Demonstrate knowledge electric drive topologies - Assessment Criteria
- Assignments* 30%
Tests 20%
Examination 50%
See section 3.5 of regulations
