Generator Design
Course, Master's level, 1TE065
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Autumn 2026 Autumn 2026, Uppsala, 67%, On-campus, English Only available as part of a programme
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 67%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Study period
- 2 November 2026–17 January 2027
- Language of instruction
- English
- Entry requirements
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150 credits in science/engineering, including Electromagnetism, Basic Mechanics and Electrical Power Systems. 10 credits at Master's level. In addition, participation in one of the courses Wind Power: Technology and Systems, Hydroelectric Power: Technology and Systems, Wave Power: Technology and Systems, Analysis of Electric Power Systems or Power System Analysis. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.
- Application deadline
- 15 April 2026
- Application code
- UU-14458
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 19 October 2026–1 November 2026
- Information on registration from the department
About the course
Magnetic and magnetically coupled circuits. Basics of electromechanical energy conversion. Design of synchronous machines. Different types of synchronous machines. Electrical and magnetic material parameters. Conventional generator windings and high voltage windings. Phasor diagram for synchronous machines, power factor, load angle and reactive power regulation. Losses, normal operation and transients in synchronous machines. Exciter, cooling system. Generator design with FEM tools. Production technology with robot control.