Electrical Drives
- Faculty
Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science
- Version
Version 1 of 15.02.2026.
- Module identifier
11B2315
- Module level
Bachelor
- Language of instruction
German
- ECTS credit points and grading
5.0
- Module frequency
winter and summer term
- Duration
1 semester
- Brief description
The conversion of electrical energy into kinetic energy is the basis of today's industrial processes. This task is performed by electric drive systems, in which their main component, the electric machine, is combined with suitable hardware for connection to the supply network (e.g. via frequency or servo converters) and downstream sensors and mechanical converters to form a system.
After completing the module, students will be familiar with the structure, mode of operation, operating behavior and special features of the most important basic types of electrical machines: direct current, three-phase asynchronous and three-phase synchronous machines. Students will also have basic knowledge of frequency converters and servo drives.
- Teaching and learning outcomes
- introduction and basics
- design, mode of operation and operating behavior of DC motors
- design, mode of operation and operating behavior of three-phase asynchronous machines
- design, mode of operation and operating behavior of three-phase synchronous machines
- thermal behavior
- rectifiers/inverters, frequency converters
- controlled drive systems and motion sensors
- Overall workload
The total workload for the module is 150 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").
- Teaching and learning methods
Lecturer based learning Workload hours Type of teaching Media implementation Concretization 45 Lecture Presence - 15 Laboratory activity Presence - Lecturer independent learning Workload hours Type of teaching Media implementation Concretization 25 Preparation/follow-up for course work - 20 Presentation preparation - 30 Exam preparation - 15 Study of literature -
- Graded examination
- Written examination
- Ungraded exam
- Field work / Experimental work
- Exam duration and scope
Written exam: See current regulations
Die experimental work comprises 3 to 5 experiments.
- Recommended prior knowledge
Fundamentals of mathematics
Kinematics
Electrical engineering and metrology
- Knowledge Broadening
Students who have successfully completed this module have a comprehensive overview of the current development directions and methods in electrical drive technology.
- Knowledge deepening
Students who successfully complete this module will have a fundamental knowledge and understanding that reflects the latest research.
- Knowledge Understanding
Students can recognize and explain complex relationships.
- Application and Transfer
Students are able to apply standard evaluation methods and present the results in a structured manner. They are able to solve application-related tasks independently.
- Literature
Fischer, R.: Elektrische Maschinen. Hanser Verlag, München 2001
Kremser, A.: Elektrische Maschinen und Antriebe. Teubner Verlag, Wiesbaden 2004
Riefenstahl, U.: Elektrische Antriebstechnik. B. G. Teubner Verlag, Stuttgart 2000
- Applicability in study programs
- Bachelor of Vocational Education - Automotive Engineering
- Bachelor of Vocational Education - Automotive Engineering B.Sc. (01.09.2025)
- Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor)
- Mechanical Engineering B.Sc. (01.09.2025)
- Mechanical Engineering in Practical Networks
- Mechanical Engineering in Practical Networks B.Sc. (01.03.2026)
- Aircraft and Flight Engineering
- Aircraft and Flight Engineering B.Sc. (01.09.2025)
- Automotive Engineering (Bachelor)
- Automotive Engineering B.Sc. (01.09.2025)
- Person responsible for the module
- Guhr, Carsten
- Teachers
- Guhr, Carsten