Are you ready to be a part of the cutting-edge development in high-power electric drive systems for future transport applications?

This new course is at the forefront of the international effort to create high-power-to-weight electric machines for electric ships, trucks, and even large-scale hybrid electric aircraft.

Who should attend

Learners aspiring to pursue careers in the fields of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Technology.

This is also particularly well-suited for industry professionals eager to broaden their understanding of this cutting-edge technology.

Course highlights

Topics include rotating machines, superconductor theory, cryogenic cooling systems, power electronics and switches, motor drive topologies, and energy systems.

Key facts

Start Date(s)

July TBC

Duration

17 weeks

Time

Wednesdays, 4pm to 8pm

Level

6

Directed learning hours

75

Self-directed learning hours

75

Total learning hours

150

Study location(s)

Online

Study method

Online

Domestic fees

$982 (approx.)

International fees (NZD)

NZD $3,809 (approx.) NB: Short courses are not recommended for international students.

Course code

533.627

Course structure

This course is 15 credits and can be taken as a Certificate of Proficiency.

You will learn about:

  • Operating region of superconductors, response to magnetic fields, critical current, quench and recovery, different types of superconductor
  • Thermodynamics of cryogenic cooling systems, efficiency calculations, cryo-cooler operation and design basics
  • Machine design principles for high power to weight ratios
  • Conduction and switching characteristics of wide band gap MOSFETs and the effects of temperature
  • Advanced motor drive topologies.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of superconductor theory
  2. Demonstrate knowledge of cryogenic systems
  3. Demonstrate knowledge of rotating electric machines used in high power to weight applications
  4. Demonstrate an understanding of wide band-gap device technology
  5. Demonstrate knowledge of electric drive topologies.

To register your interest, please contact askmeschoolofengineering@manukau.ac.nz.

For more information, phone 0800 62 62 52 or enquire below.