Elektrun Courses

Introduction to vehicle conversion. Introduction of the participants and organisation of the course.

• AC motors
  • General characteristics of three-phase induction motors and main components. 
  • Principle of operation of AC motors.
  • Technical and parametric characteristics of three-phase induction motors. 
  • Diagnosis and predictive maintenance of induction motors.
  • Applications of three-phase induction motors.
• DC motors
  • General characteristics of DC motors and applications.
• Controllers
  • Introduction to induction motor controllers
  • Basic functions of controllers
  • Connection and configuration of a controller
  • Advanced driver features
• Adapter plate
  • Design. Types of design.
  • Manufacturing processes.
  • Quality control.
• Steel couplings
• Vacuum pumps
  • Types of vacuum pumps.
  • Depression measures.
  • Typical circuit diagrams with brake servo.
• Batteries and BMS
  • Introduction to Batteries and BMS: Definition, Types, Applications. 
  • Components of a Battery and its Function: Cells, Cables, Terminals, Protections, etc. 
  • Battery design: Battery types, cell design, packaging, etc. 
  • BMS Basics: What is a BMS, function, components, etc. 
  • Operation of a BMS: Battery Monitoring, Charge and Discharge Control, Overcharge Protection, etc. 
  • Communication Systems for BMS: Communication Protocols, User Interface, etc. 
  • Battery and BMS Specifications: Qualification Standards, Durability, Safety, etc. 
  • Applications according to battery type.
• Chargers and connectors
• Potentiometers, fuses and contactors.
• High voltage cables and terminals
• DC-DC converters

• City cars/utilities.
• Last mile delivery vehicle.

• Introduction to High Voltage installations in a vehicle: basic concepts, types of equipment, uses and applications.
  Risks associated with high voltage installations in electric vehicles: risk factors, electrical and mechanical hazards, emergency situations.
  Accident prevention: protective devices, safety regulations, safe working procedures.
  Emergency plan: safety plans, evacuation, first aid, protective equipment.
  Risk control: measurement of electrical parameters, fault detection, preventive maintenance.
  Safety and hazards with lithium cells.

• Basic variables: weight, power, autonomy, etc.
• Engine design: RPM, torque and efficiency.
• Aerodynamic resistance.
• Design, distribution and masses.
• Adapter plate and coupler.
• With or without clutch. Other designs such as Direct Drive or in-wheel drive.

• Basic variables: weight, power, autonomy, etc.
• Engine design: RPM, torque and efficiency.
• Aerodynamic resistance.
• Design, distribution and masses.
• Adapter plate and coupler.
• With or without clutch. Other designs such as Direct Drive or in-wheel drive.

• Integration with batteries.

   

• Standard connectors: Type 1 and Type 2.

   

• Adapters

• Case study: cable assembly

   

• Section calculation

   

• EMC and DC cables.

• Case study: Vacuum level measurement.

• Case study: cable assembly

   

• Section calculation

   

• EMC and DC cables.

• Case study: cable assembly

   

• Section calculation

   

• EMC and DC cables.

• Remote thermometer
• Diagnostic console
• Scale
• Resistance meter
• internal
• Tachometer
• DC clamp meter
• Digital multimeter
• Milliohm meter

• Engine
• Controller
• Contactors, switches and foot switches.
• High voltage cables and terminals
• Test batteries
• Vacuum gauge
• DC and AC current meter
• Basic mechanical tools
• Hydraulic crimping machine for terminals.
• Spot to spot welder
• Basic BMS and lithium cells.