Spring 2027

Electromechanical Energy Conversion

Covers energy storage/conversion, force/emf production, and coupled circuit analysis for systems with electrical and mechanical inputs, applied to motors, generators, and transducers.

offering recorded3 credits
Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 Patrick Flannery3.7/5

Summary

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Past student reviews · Pia Strampp

Students found the workload manageable and less demanding than other introductory ECE 3-level courses.

What you’ll be able to do

  • Apply the theory underlying energy conversion between electrical and mechanical systems

  • Apply analysis techniques for analyzing electric power flow for single and three phase systems including the effects of harmonics

  • Apply knowledge of magnetics concepts for use in transformers, actuators and electromechanical energy conversion devices

  • Explain fundamental understanding of Lorentz force machines including dc, induction and synchronous types

  • Define and specify power converters and supply systems for application circuits and systems

  • Identify operational and design features of electric utility power systems

Source: UW Guide

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Prerequisites

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E C E 230 or 376, graduate/professional standing, member of Engineering Guest Students, or declared in Capstone Certificate in Power Conversion and Control

    • ECE 230
    • ECE 376
    • graduate/professional standing
    • member of Engineering Guest Students
    • declared in Capstone Certificate in Power Conversion and Control
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  • Any of
    • ECE 230
    • ECE 376
    • graduate/professional standing
    • member of Engineering Guest Students
    • declared in Capstone Certificate in Power Conversion and Control

Professors

Spring 2027
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Raw average: 4.33/5 from 3 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.41 GPA, 70.5% A/AB (n=88 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.57 GPA, 82.2% A/AB (n=73 letter grades).

Historical instructors & teaching patterns

PATRICK FLANNERY is recorded teaching in Spring 2025, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

PIA STRAMPP is recorded teaching in Spring 2020, Spring 2022. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

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Student experience

the class

Past student reviews · Pia Strampp

Pia Strampp's lectures were clear and understandable, providing a strong introduction to power systems while fostering student interest in the field.

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.38 GPA, 63.8% A/AB (n=47 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.41 GPA, 70.5% A/AB (n=88 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.57 GPA, 82.2% A/AB (n=73 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

Past student reviews · Pia Strampp

Students found the workload manageable and less demanding than other introductory ECE 3-level courses.

Past student reviews · Pia Strampp

The professor was described as caring, accessible, and patient, creating a supportive learning environment.

Topics

  • Energy storage, conversion, force and emf production, and coupled circuit analysis
  • Electric motors, generators, and electromechanical transducers
  • Lorentz force machines: dc, induction, and synchronous types
  • Operational and design features of electric utility power systems

Skills

  • Applying theory for energy conversion between electrical and mechanical systems
  • Analyzing electric power flow for single and three-phase systems including harmonics
  • Applying magnetics concepts to transformers, actuators, and energy conversion devices
  • Defining and specifying power converters and supply systems

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Sources & history

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ECE 355 · Spring 2027

Electromechanical Energy Conversion

Recorded 2026-10-14
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Dataset & model

Recorded 2026-10-14

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