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Generators and Large Drives

Generatoren und große Antriebe

6 CPWinterEN

Prerequisites

Recommended, as written

• Fundamentals in Electrical Machines • Fundamentals in Power Electronics

Contents

• Basics of synchronous generator operation • Basics of induction generator at grid operation • Basics of doubly fed asynchronous generator operation • Requirements of transmission and distribution grids • Conventional power generation plants and generators • Renewable power plants and their respective generators

Learning outcomes

At the end of the module, students are able to: • understand the working principals and design criteria of large generators and drives, • analyze and evaluate the operation of generators and drives in electrical networks with conventional and renewable power generation plants

Assessment

• Written examination, 90 minutes OR • Oral examination, 30 minutes In the first lecture it will be announced, if the examination will be offered in written or oral form.

Literature (1)
  • Will be given in class

Source: BTU's module description · retrieved 28 Sep 2026Original

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Data as of 21 Oct 2026Winter 2026/27Source: BTU