Course level:Intermediate

Certification Course in Motor & Drive System for EVs: Design & Optimization

“The Certification Course in Motor & Drive Systems for Electric Vehicles: Design & Optimization” offers a deep dive into the design, optimization, and control of electric motors and their drive systems for electric vehicles (EVs). This course covers fundamental motor principles, power electronics, DC and AC motor drives, inverter-fed drives, and advanced control techniques, focusing on real-world EV applications. Through hands-on simulations, participants will acquire the skills needed to design, optimize, and test electric motor systems for EV powertrains.

Level

Intermediate
Total Enrolled

12
Duration

18 hours 49 minutes
Enrollment validity

Enrollment validity: Lifetime
Certificate

Certificate of completion

Course Curriculum

Welcome to the Course!

Module 1: Fundamentals of Electric Motors
This module introduces the core principles of electric motors, including torque production, magnetic circuits, and energy conversion. Students will explore motor output characteristics, specific loadings, and the general properties of electric motors, with an emphasis on safety standards relevant to the EV industry.

Module 2: Power Electronics for Motor Drives
In this module, participants will learn about the power electronics that control motor drives. Topics include voltage control techniques, DC/AC conversion, inversion techniques, and inverter switching devices. The module also covers converter waveforms, acoustic noise control, and the cooling of power switching devices.

Module 3: Conventional DC Motors and Drives
This module covers the operating principles of conventional DC motors, including torque production and motional EMF. Participants will study the steady-state and transient performance characteristics, four-quadrant operation, regenerative braking, and various types of DC drives such as thyristor, chopper-fed, and digitally controlled drives.

Topic 1: Construction and Fundamentals of DC Motors

21:00
Topic 2: Torque Production in DC Motors: Equation, Ripple & Commutator Design

13:18
Topic 3: Motional EMF in DC Motors

15:55
Topic 4:Steady-State Characteristics

15:37
Topic 5: Transient Behaviour – Current Surges

13:08
Topic 6: Shunt, Series, and Compound Motors

24:45
Topic 7: Four Quadrant Operation and Regenerative Braking

14:24
Topic 8: Thyristor DC Drives

18:43
Topic 9: Chopper-Fed DC Motor Drives

07:32
Topic 10: DC Servo Drives

09:20
Topic 11: Digitally Controlled Drives

08:24

Module 4: Induction Motors and Drives
Focused on induction motors, this module covers the basics of rotating magnetic fields and torque production. Students will explore stator current-speed characteristics, torque-speed curves, rotor parameters, speed control methods, and power factor control.

Topic 1: Rotating Magnetic Field

37:44
Topic 2: Torque Production in Induction Motor

22:13
Topic 3: Influence of Rotor Current on Flux

09:46
Topic 4: Methods of Starting Cage Motors

21:43
Topic 5: Run-Up and Stable Operating Regions

16:40
Topic 6: Torque–Speed Curves – Influence of Rotor Parameters

17:44
Topic 7: Generating and Braking

11:36
Topic 8: Speed Control

09:53
Topic 9: Power Factor Control and Energy Optimisation

14:46

Module 5: Induction Motor Equivalent Circuits
Participants will study the similarity between induction motors and transformers, learning how to develop an equivalent circuit for an induction motor. This module covers properties of induction motors, performance prediction, and the impact of variable frequency conditions on motor performance.

Module 6: Inverter-Fed and Advanced Induction Motor Drives
This module delves into the torque-speed characteristics of inverter-fed induction motors. Students will explore control arrangements for inverter-fed drives, including vector (field-oriented) control and cycloconverter drives, which are critical for high-performance EV applications.

Module 7: Stepping Motors
Participants will learn the principles of stepping motor operation, including steady-state and transient performance characteristics. The module covers ideal (constant-current) drive circuits and the analysis of pull-out torque-speed curves.

Module 8: Synchronous, Brushless DC, and Switched Reluctance Drives
This module provides an overview of synchronous motors, brushless DC motors, and switched reluctance motor drives. Focus is placed on controlled-speed drives, highlighting their application in EV powertrains.

Module 9: Motor and Drive Selection
In this module, participants will learn how to select the appropriate motor and drive system for various EV applications. Topics include power range considerations, torque-speed characteristics, and general application guidelines to meet load requirements.

Module 10: Advanced Motor Technology and Control for Powertrain
This advanced module focuses on electric motor design principles specifically for EVs, covering high-performance materials and control techniques. Participants will explore electric motor testing, characterization, integration into powertrains, and noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) analysis. Additionally, the module covers reliability and lifetime analysis of electric motors, crucial for long-term performance in EV applications.

Topic 1: Electric Motor Design Principles for EVs

22:45
Topic 2: High-Performance Electric Motor Materials

14:34
Topic 3: Electric Motor Testing and Characterization

20:03
Topic 4: Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) in Electric Motors

17:53
Topic 5: Reliability and Lifetime Analysis of Electric Motors

14:17
Topic 6: BLDC MOTOR Modelling Part 1

30:57
Topic 7: BLDC Modelling Part 2

20:05
Topic 8: PMSM Modelling – PART 1

17:23
Topic 9: PMSM Modelling Part 2

18:36
Topic 10: PMSM Modelling Part 3

29:44
Topic 11: Induction Motor Modelling

24:13
Topic 12: SRM Motor Modelling Part 1

24:15
Topic 13: SRM Motor Modelling Part 2

18:25

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Course Benefits

For Professionals:

Gain advanced, industry-relevant skills in EV motor and drive system design
Acquire practical simulation experience with MATLAB/Simulink
Deepen knowledge in inverter-fed drive applications & power electronics
Apply motor design concepts directly in EV R&D projects

For Freshers:

Learn in-demand motor drive technologies used in modern EVs
Hands-on project experience improving job readiness
Foundation for entry-level roles in EV industry
Improved understanding of real-world EV motor control challenges

Technical expertise you will gain

Design, Simulation, and Optimization of Electric Motor Systems for EV Powertrains
Power Electronics-Based Motor Drive Control Techniques
Equivalent Circuit Modeling for Induction Motors
Vector Control & Inverter-Fed Drive Applications
Practical Hands-On Project: Inverter-Fed Electric Motor Drive for EV Powertrain
Analysis of Motor Behavior (Torque, Speed, EMF, Efficiency)
Understanding of Motor Cooling Techniques & Thermal Limits
Systematic Approach to Motor Selection for EV Use Cases
Advanced Modelling of BLDC, PMSM, and SRM Motors
Techniques to Control NVH & Improve System Reliability

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Who can take this course?

This course is suitable for individuals with a background in electrical or mechanical engineering. Prior knowledge of motor principles, power electronics, and basic simulation tools is recommended for successful completion.

Freshers
Professionals

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One-on-One Mentorship for queries and project guidance.
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Dedicated forums for content discussion, insights, and project collaboration.
Regular Feedback from trainers for comprehensive understanding and improvement.

Level

Intermediate
Total Enrolled

12
Duration

18 hours 49 minutes
Enrollment validity

Enrollment validity: Lifetime
Certificate

Certificate of completion

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Certification Course in Motor & Drive System for EVs: Design & Optimization

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Course Curriculum

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Topic 1: Introduction to Electric Motor Technology

Topic 2: Magnetic Fields in Motors: Coils, MMF, Air-Gap & Saturation

Topic 3: Torque Production & Motor Design: Magnetic Circuits, Slotting, and Specific Output

Topic 4: Motional EMF & Motor Behaviour

Topic 5: Motor Efficiency and General Properties

Topic 1: Introduction to Power Converters for Motor Drives

Topic 2: Controlled Rectification – AC to DC Conversion

Topic 3:Inverter Control: Single-Phase, Three-Phase & Matrix Converters

Topic 4: Switching Devices: Types, Operation & Power Characteristics

Topic 5: Converter Waveforms & Acoustic Noise: Distortion and Mitigation

Topic 6: Cooling of Power Switching Devices: Techniques, Design & Thermal Limits

Topic 1: Construction and Fundamentals of DC Motors

Topic 2: Torque Production in DC Motors: Equation, Ripple & Commutator Design

Topic 3: Motional EMF in DC Motors

Topic 4:Steady-State Characteristics

Topic 5: Transient Behaviour – Current Surges

Topic 6: Shunt, Series, and Compound Motors

Topic 7: Four Quadrant Operation and Regenerative Braking

Topic 8: Thyristor DC Drives

Topic 9: Chopper-Fed DC Motor Drives

Topic 10: DC Servo Drives

Topic 11: Digitally Controlled Drives

Module 4: Induction Motors and Drives Focused on induction motors, this module covers the basics of rotating magnetic fields and torque production. Students will explore stator current-speed characteristics, torque-speed curves, rotor parameters, speed control methods, and power factor control.

Topic 1: Rotating Magnetic Field

Topic 2: Torque Production in Induction Motor

Topic 3: Influence of Rotor Current on Flux

Topic 4: Methods of Starting Cage Motors

Topic 5: Run-Up and Stable Operating Regions

Topic 6: Torque–Speed Curves – Influence of Rotor Parameters

Topic 7: Generating and Braking

Topic 8: Speed Control

Topic 9: Power Factor Control and Energy Optimisation

Topic 1: Similarity Between Induction Motor and Transformer

Topic 2: Real Transformers

Topic 3: Development of the Induction Motor Equivalent Circuit

Topic 4: Performance Prediction – Example

Topic 5: Equivalent Circuit Under Variable Frequency Conditions

Topic 1: Torque–Speed Characteristics – Constant V/F Operation

Topic 2: Control Arrangements for Inverter-Fed Drives

Topic 3: Vector (Field-Oriented) Control

Module 7: Stepping Motors Participants will learn the principles of stepping motor operation, including steady-state and transient performance characteristics. The module covers ideal (constant-current) drive circuits and the analysis of pull-out torque-speed curves.

Topic 1: Principle of Motor Operation and Motor Characteristics

Topic 2: Motor Characteristics

Topic 3: Steady-State Characteristics – Ideal (Constant-Current) Drive

Topic 4: Drive Circuits and Pull-Out Torque–Speed Curves

Module 8: Synchronous, Brushless DC, and Switched Reluctance Drives This module provides an overview of synchronous motors, brushless DC motors, and switched reluctance motor drives. Focus is placed on controlled-speed drives, highlighting their application in EV powertrains.

Topic 1: Synchronous Motors

Topic 2: Controlled-Speed Synchronous Motor Drives

Topic 3: Brushless DC Motors

Topic 4: Switched Reluctance Motor Drives

Module 9: Motor and Drive Selection In this module, participants will learn how to select the appropriate motor and drive system for various EV applications. Topics include power range considerations, torque-speed characteristics, and general application guidelines to meet load requirements.

Topic 1: Power Range for Motors and Drives

Topic 1: Electric Motor Design Principles for EVs

Topic 2: High-Performance Electric Motor Materials

Topic 3: Electric Motor Testing and Characterization

Topic 4: Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) in Electric Motors

Topic 5: Reliability and Lifetime Analysis of Electric Motors

Topic 6: BLDC MOTOR Modelling Part 1

Topic 7: BLDC Modelling Part 2

Topic 8: PMSM Modelling – PART 1

Topic 9: PMSM Modelling Part 2

Topic 10: PMSM Modelling Part 3

Topic 11: Induction Motor Modelling

Topic 12: SRM Motor Modelling Part 1

Topic 13: SRM Motor Modelling Part 2

DIY Projects:

Project 1: Design, Simulation, and Testing of an Inverter-Fed Electric Motor Drive for EV Powertrain

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Module 4: Induction Motors and Drives
Focused on induction motors, this module covers the basics of rotating magnetic fields and torque production. Students will explore stator current-speed characteristics, torque-speed curves, rotor parameters, speed control methods, and power factor control.

Module 7: Stepping Motors
Participants will learn the principles of stepping motor operation, including steady-state and transient performance characteristics. The module covers ideal (constant-current) drive circuits and the analysis of pull-out torque-speed curves.

Module 8: Synchronous, Brushless DC, and Switched Reluctance Drives
This module provides an overview of synchronous motors, brushless DC motors, and switched reluctance motor drives. Focus is placed on controlled-speed drives, highlighting their application in EV powertrains.

Module 9: Motor and Drive Selection
In this module, participants will learn how to select the appropriate motor and drive system for various EV applications. Topics include power range considerations, torque-speed characteristics, and general application guidelines to meet load requirements.