Project

Sustainable electromechanical drivetrains

Code
bof/baf/4y/2024/01/242
Duration
01 January 2024 → 31 December 2025
Funding
Regional and community funding: Special Research Fund
Research disciplines
  • Engineering and technology
    • Modelling not elsewhere classified
    • Electrical machines and transformers
    • Renewable power and energy systems engineering
    • Electrical Power Engineering not elsewhere classified
Keywords
condition monitoring digital passport energy losses electromechanical drivetrain extended lifetime
 
Project description

Sustainable electromechanical drives are essential in the transition to a greener future. Electric machines play a central role in this by their efficient energy conversion. Reusing or extending the lifespan of existing drivetrains contributes to sustainability by reducing waste and saving raw materials. Condition monitoring using digital twins plays a key role in this process. These digital replicas of physical drivetrains allow for real-time condition monitoring and early detection of anomalies. This process ensures that the lifespan of the drivetrain can be extended. The digital twin also enables the creation of a digital passport for the machine. This information can be used during the maintenance phase of the drive. Specifically, rewinding the machine based on the information in the passport is very promising. Finally, the experimental validation of the refurbished machine in the form of accurate loss measurements is important.