Master Degree thesis work with ABB in Sweden - Size-reduced Thermal Modelling of Traction Motors i Västerås

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This project will be done for ABB Traction Motor team, Robotics and Motion Division. The division offers products, solutions and service that increase productivity and energy efficiency. Motors, generators, frequency converters, PLC devices (programmable logic controllers) and robots drive, control and effect movement in a large number of automation applications. A leading position within wind power generators and an offer within the solar energy area complement the division's industrial focus and leverage the benefits of common technology.

Traction motors are dimensioned based on their thermal capacity when running in duty cycles. A cycle in traction application represents a train operation when starting from the station A and ends up in station B. This kind of cycle can include hundreds of operating points that raises the need for a thermal model with a minimum number of elements that can be run is a short time.
• In the first phase of the project, a complete thermal model of a motor will be developed and its accuracy will be verified by temperature measurements.
• In the project second phase the size of the model will be reduced while keeping the accuracy of temperature estimation in the motor critical parts, winding, rotor and bearing, within an acceptable range. The aim of this phase is basically to develop a size reduction strategy which is valid for the other motors as well and not just valid specifically for the studied motor in the first phase.
• In the project third phase, the developed size reduction strategy will be tested on a motor with a different size and cooling method.

A master student with a background in electrical machines and/or thermal modelling is needed for this project. The student should also be able to work in the lab and get the required measurements. Experience in modelling in MATLAB/Simulink is beneficial. The thesis will be done in Politechnico di Torino, but the student should have the possibility to travel to Sweden for short time as well, if needed.

• Thesis project period is minimum six months
• The number of credits can be adjusted according to the study program
• One or two master students can be considered under this topic
• The thesis will be performed in Politecnico di Torino but with close cooperation with ABB Sweden. The student will have co-supervisors in Sweden to ease this collaboration. Short-term travel to Sweden may be required.

Extra information

Status

Stängd

Ort

Västerås

Typ av kontrakt

Heltidsjobb (förstajobb)

Typ av jobb

Produktion / Industri

Körkort önskas

Nej

Tillgång till bil önskas

Nej

Personligt brev krävs

Nej