Electric Motor Fundamentals and Operations

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of electric motor fundamentals and their operations in battery electric vehicles (BEVs). You will gain knowledge of electrical principles, including current, resistance, voltage, and power, and apply these concepts to analyze electrical circuits using Ohm’s Law and Watt’s Law. The course discusses the 12-volt system, direct current (DC), alternating current (AC), and high-voltage (HV) systems in the context of BEVs, comparing their characteristics, components, and functions. You will examine electric motors’ working principles, types, and performance characteristics and evaluate their impact on vehicle design, weight, and environmental benefits. The course will also cover motor selection and sizing considerations, control strategies, and basic maintenance and troubleshooting procedures.

In this module, you will understand the significance of electrical fundamentals and insights into how these principles support the design, performance, servicing, and maintenance of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs). You will develop an understanding of electrical fundamentals and basic electrical terminology. You will learn the significance of current in controlling the flow of electricity within electrical systems. This module also covers how resistance influences the behavior and efficiency of electrical circuits. You will learn about the role of voltage in driving electrical current and powering devices. Additionally, you will gain insights into the concept of power and its impact on the capabilities and functionality of battery electric vehicles (BEVs).

Lessons: 

  1. Importance of Electrical Fundamentals in Motors 
  2. Current (Amperes) 
  3. Resistance (Ohms) 
  4. Voltage 
  5. Power (Watts) 

In this module, you will explore the fundamental principles of electrical applications in battery electric vehicles (BEVs). You will learn about the laws of electricity, types of electrical circuits, and the role of alternating current and direct current in BEVs. Additionally, you will gain knowledge about 12-volt systems and high-voltage systems in electric vehicles, understanding their components, functions, and safety considerations.

Lessons: 

  1. Laws of Electricity (Ohm’s and Watt’s) 
  2. Application of the Electrical Laws 
  3. 12-Volt System 
  4. Direct Current (DC) 
  5. Alternating Current (AC) 
  6. High-Voltage (HV) Systems 

In this module, you will learn about the fundamental principles, components, and types of electric motors used in battery electric vehicles (BEVs). You will gain an understanding of how electric motors convert electrical energy into mechanical energy and how they contribute to the performance, efficiency, and environmental benefits of BEVs. This module will also explore the future of transportation and the role that electric motors and BEVs will play in shaping it.

Lessons:

  1. The Role of Motors in Battery Electric Vehicle (BEVs) 
  2. Basic Working Principles and Components of Electric Motors 
  3. Types of Electric Motors in Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) 

In this module, you will explore the critical role of electric motors in battery electric vehicles (BEVs). You will learn about the functions and advantages of electric motors, their operation principles, and the importance of motor selection and maintenance. This module will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of how electric motors contribute to the performance, efficiency, and sustainability of BEVs.

Lessons:

  1. Function and Reasons for Using Motors in Battery Electric Vehicle (BEVs) 
  2. Operation of a Motor within a Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV): Energy Conversion, Torque and Speed Control, Regenerative Braking 
  3. Associating Procedures: Motor Selection and Sizing, Motor Control Strategies, Maintenance and Troubleshooting 

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