Spring 2027

Electric Machines for Traction Applications

Reviews physics of electric machines for traction applications, covering motoring/generating modes and fundamentals of brush DC, PM synchronous, reluctance, and induction machines, extending to field orientation.

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2023: 3.71 GPA, 85.7% A/AB (n=7 letter grades); Spring 2024: 3.92 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=13 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.58 GPA, 83.3% A/AB (n=6 letter grades).

What you’ll be able to do

  • Describe the physics of DC and AC machines

  • Develop techniques to control the electromagnetic torque of the machine using our understanding of physics

  • Compare various forms of control of electric machines

  • Apply the knowledge from IEEE publications on this topic

  • Provide specific application examples of motors used in traction applications

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Graduate/professional standing or declared in Capstone Certificate in Powertrain Electrification

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    • declared in Capstone Certificate in Powertrain Electrification
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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2023: 3.71 GPA, 85.7% A/AB (n=7 letter grades); Spring 2024: 3.92 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=13 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.58 GPA, 83.3% A/AB (n=6 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Physics of electric machines.
  • Motoring and generating modes in traction applications.
  • Fundamentals of brush DC, PM synchronous, reluctance, and induction machines.
  • Basics of DC machines and field orientation in AC machines.

Skills

  • Describing the physics of DC and AC machines.
  • Developing techniques to control electromagnetic torque using physical principles.
  • Comparing various forms of electric machine control.
  • Applying knowledge from IEEE publications on electric machines.
  • Providing specific application examples of motors in traction applications.

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Recorded 2026-10-14

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