Work Groups
The main research activities of the Institute of Electrical Machines, IEM for short, are design, calculation, measurement technologies, drive control and operation of electrical machines. The IEM with its mechanical workshop is able to build functioning prototypes for measurement purpose running on more than 35 test benches in the IEM. Measurement technologies for several research issues, as well as measurement electronics, are developed in-house. All relevant machine types are considered in the institute‘s research. To cover the relevant research topics, four research groups are organized at the IEM.
Analysis and Modelling
The workgroup deals with the characterization and modeling of the magnetic core and insulation system and their effect on the operational characteristics of electrical machines. Therefore, specialized experimental characterization methods are utilized as well as modeling and model coupling for ferromagnetic materials and isolation materials. Current topics such as the production influences, life time analysis, partial discharge or anisotropic material behavior are research objectives. Depending on the problem, specific solutions and problem-oriented approaches are developed.
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Simulation and Methodologies
The workgroup deals with numerical simulation as well as with soft and hard magnetic materials that are used in electrical machines and transformers. Within the numerical simulation, all subject areas are considered that are required in connection with the design, layout and optimization of electromagnetic energy conversion.
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Design and Diagnosis
The workgroup handles the issues regarding design, analysis and optimization of electric drives for all fields of application. This includes among others machines for mobile applications on the street, in air or in water.
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Mechatronics and Systems
The workgroup deals with the regulation of mechatronic systems and components for future power generation and distribution. Besides the efficiencymaximized control of asynchronous machines for controlled drives, like wind turbines, traction drives and special applications, the measurement and numerical characterization and evaluation of regulated electrical drive systems is the emphasis of the group.
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