Module description

Embedded Generating Systems

Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency - Management, Engineering and Application, Master (PO-2026)

Unique module number	ETechn-9880-M
Module number / code	W-Sfax-09
Module name	Embedded Generating Systems
Type of module	Elective module
Learning outcomes, acquired competencies and qualification goals	Design, modelling, and analysis of embedded generating systems After the successful participation in the course Generating Systems Embedded on Board of Road Vehicles the students are able to: identify the components of embedded generating systems classify the embedded generating systems After the successful participation in the course Modelling of Claw Pole Alternators the students are able to: establish the magnetic equivalent circuit of CPAs predict the no- and load features of CPAs After the successful participation in the course Design Improvement of the CPA-Based Generating Systems the students are able to: rethink the design of CPAs design hybrid excited CPAs After the successful participation in the course Avionic Generating Systems the students are able to: identify the components of avionic generating systems classify the avionic generating systems
Course types	VLmP+Ü (1 SWS); VLmP+Ü (1 SWS); VLmP+Ü (1 SWS); VLmP+Ü (1 SWS)
Content	Generating Systems Embedded on Board of Road Vehicles Claw pole alternator (CPA) topological description Flux path through the CPA magnetic circuit Road vehicle embedded generating chain Modelling of Claw Pole Alternators Magnetic equivalent circuit (MEC) modelling CMA MEC elaboration and resolution Prediction of the CPA no-load characteristic Prediction of the CPA load characteristic Design Improvement of the CPA-Based Generating Systems Attempts to eradicate the CPA major limitations Limitation caused by the slip rings-brushes system CPA design rethought: hybrid excitation Boosting the DC bus current Avionic Generating Systems Reason behind the use of 400Hz networks in aircrafts Case study: the primary three-stage power generator of the Airbus A380
Title of courses	Generating Systems Embedded on Board of Road Vehicle, Modelling of Claw Pole Alternator, Design Improvement of the CPA-Based Generating Systems, Avionic Generating Systems
Teaching and learning methods	lecture, exercise
Usabilitiy in other programs
Duration	1 Semester
Frequency of module offer	annually in summer semester
Teaching language	English
Recommended (knowledge) prerequisites
Required prerequisites for participation	none
Student workload	120 hours (60 h course attendance, 60 h self-study)
Required course work	none
Prerequisites for examination(s)	none
Module examination(s)	Examination P1: Generating Systems Embedded on Board of Road Vehicle - written exam (90 min); Modelling of Claw Pole Alternator - written exam (90 min) Grade weighting P1: 50% Examination P2: Design Improvement of the CPA-Based Generating Systems - written exam (90 min); Avionic Generating Systems - written exam (90 min) Grade weighting P2: 50%
Credit points (ECTS)	4 cp
Teaching unit	Elektrotechnik
Responsible person	Prof. Dahlhaus
Lecturer(s)	Amina Ibala, Rabeb Rebhi
Media used	black board and beamer, case studies in groups, lab experiments, measurements
Recommended literature
Comments	4 cp (1 cp - Generating Systems Embedded on Board of Road Vehicle; 1 cp - Modelling of Claw Pole Alternator; 1 cp - Design Improvement of the CPA-Based Generating Systems; 1 cp - Avionic Generating Systems)