Module One: Fundamentals, Dynamic Modeling, Mechanical Aspects, and Simulations

Module One of the course will cover the dynamic modeling of BLDC motors, motor design considerations, motor architectures, analytical design methods, and introduction to space vectors. Mechanical aspects such as power transmission basics, motor selection criteria, motor mounting methods, mechanical modes of failure, and thermal analysis will also be covered. Several PSpice™ simulations covering dynamic modeling will be demonstrated.
Module Two: Inverter, Hardware and Firmware Design and Detailed Design Examples.
Hardware and Firmware Design, Modeling, and Simulation using Altair Embed® and LTSpice™
Module Two of the course will focus on hardware and firmware design, power stage design, inverter and peripheral circuit design, and network for motor control systems.
Module two of the course will also cover two designs (motor + controller) in detail, along with the design calculations, simulations, processor selection, circuit design, and final performance results. Altair Embed®, along with Matlab and Simulink, will also be demonstrated as a tool for firmware development. BLDC motor and drive problems, solutions, and driving algorithms will be presented in detail.
Module Three: Finite Element Analysis, System Simulations, and Detailed Design Examples
Module Three of the course will cover 2D and 3D finite element analysis and simulations. Based on design specifications, several motor designs will be considered. Finite Element Method Magnetics (FEMM) Electromagnetic Field Simulation Software, MotorSolve™, and LTSpice™ analysis and simulations will be demonstrated.
