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ECE 713 Electromagnetic Design of AC Machines
3 graduate credits
Instructor: Assistant Professor Thomas A. Lipo
Phone: 608/262-0287
E-mail: lipo@engr.wisc.edu
Course objective:
To provide the basic principles for the electromechanical design of AC
machines, enabling students to perform basic design studies for their
applications.
Course description:
Electromagnetic design concepts and application to AC machines,
magnetic circuit concepts, calculation of equivalent circuit
parameters of induction, synchronous and permanent magnet machines
from geometric data, copper and iron loss calculations, theory and
application of finite elements to electromagnetic devices.
Prerequisite:
Introductory course in electrical machines (ECE 411 or ECE 511) or consent of instructor.
Homework:
Three assignments.
Exams:
Mispan and final exam
Computer requirements:
MATLAB, MATHCAD, or EXCEL
2D Finite Element Package such as FLUX, IMAG, ANSYS. Visit this webpage for information about software availability: Tethered Software at Computer-aided Engineering.
Textbook:
Introduction to AC Machine Design, T. A. Lipo, 2nd editing, 2004 (contact the Outreach Office for purchase information).
Course notes:
None.
