Technical University of Cluj Napoca
Department of Electrical Machines, Marketing and
Management
 

Research

MAIN RESEARCH INTERESTS OF THE DEPARTMENT'S STAFF

In the field of electrical machines:

  • CAD in electrical machinesDesign and control of special electric motors and drives:
    • Electronically commutated electrical motors
    • Motors for electrical traction drives
  • Experimental parameter determination of electrical machines
  • Modelling and simulation of electrical machines
  • Magnetic field computation in electrical machines (FDM and FEM)
  • Fault diagnosos and condition monitoring of electrical machines
  • Fault-tolerant electrical machines

RESEARCH CENTERS AND GROUPS

CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR SCIENCE AND RESEARCH

Since 2001 our Department together with the Electrical Drives & Robots Department form a Center of Excellence for Science and Research in the field of electrical machines and drives MAE-Cluj (head: V. Iancu ).
The Center of Excellence is recognised by the National University Research Council of the Romanian Ministry of Education .

CENTER OF APPLIED RESEARCHES IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (CAREESD)

The Center of Applied Researches in Electrical Engineering and Sustainable Development was founded in 2010 by the members of the Department. The main research interests of the Center are: electrical machines and drives, advanced electromechanical systems, power generation from renewable energy resources, electrical and hybrid vehicles, autonomous and embedded electrical systems, etc. The Center is accredited by the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca. Head of the Center: L. Szabó).

SPECIAL ELECTRIC MACHINES AND LIGHT ELECTRIC TRACTION (SEMLET) GROUP

The Special Electric Machines and Light Electric Traction (SEMLET) Group is a 2000-founded research team (the group's head and founder is M.M. Radulescu ) within the Electric Machines Department of the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca. The group has about twenty members (academic staff, Ph.D. students, graduates and final-year undergraduate students). The work-place of the SEMET Group is the Small Electric Motors and Electric Traction Laboratory (room 6/A).

 


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RESESARH PROJECTS

FINISHED RESEARCH PROJECTS

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CURRENT RESEARCH PROJECTS

  • Energy-efficiency increase in the process of electromechanical conversion using AC motors (HIGH_EFF). Funder: Ministry of Education and Research, Grant PNCDI-CEEX, No.47/2006 (Sub-contract TUC-N No.1291/2006). Project coordination: S.C. ICPE ME - Research Institute for Electrical Machines, Bucharest. Project manager for TUC-N: V. Iancu .
  • New automotive electric actuator technologies (AEAT). Funder: Ministry of Education and Research, Grant PCD-CEEX, No. X2C33/2006 (Sub-contract TUC-N No. 12376/2006). Project coordination: Polytechnic University of Timisoara . Project manager for TUC-N: M.M. Radulescu .
  • Mathematical models and integrated design solutions of electric machines in view of rationale use of natural and artificial resources (PROMEDIU) . Funder: Ministry of Education and Research, Grant PNCDI-CEEX, No. 285/2006 (Sub-contract TUC-N No. 285/P2/2006). Project coordination: S.C. ICPE SA, Bucharest. Project manager for TUC-N: M.M. Radulescu .
  • New advanced materials and structures used for electrical machines . Funder: Ministry of Education, Research and Youth, National University Research Council, Grant A, no. 2930/2006, Theme: A24, CNCSIS code 769. Project manager: V. Iancu .
  • Linear generators for wave power converters. Funder: Ministry of Education, Research and Youth, National University Research Council, Grant A, no. 2783/2006, Theme: A11, CNCSIS code 1305. Project manager: Szabó L .
  • Linear transverse flux motor for flexible manufacturing systems . Funder: Ministry of Education, Research and Youth, National University Research Council, Grant TD, no. 2930/2006, Theme: TD4, CNCSIS code 257. Project manager: D.C. Popa .


Detailed list of finished project

2006

  • Model-based fault diagnosis of induction machines , Joint Research Project between the University of Veszprém ( Hungary ) and Technical University of Cluj-Napoca ( Romania ), C 18001/09.01.2006, ID no. HU 38/06, within the framework of the Bilateral Scientific and Technological Cooperation Romania - Hungary . Romanian counterpart project manager: Biró K.Á .
  • Condition monitoring of linear and rotational electrical machine drives by means of advanced data processing instruments , Joint Research Project between the University of Miskolc ( Hungary ) and Technical University of Cluj-Napoca ( Romania ), C 18001/09.01.2006, ID no. HU 13/06, within the framework of the Bilateral Scientific and Technological Cooperation Romania - Hungary . Romanian counterpart project manager: Szabó L .
  • Mobile systems of monitoring, diagnosis, testing and control of the electromechanical convertors . Funder: Ministry of Education, Research and Youth, National University Research Council, Grant A, no. 2930/2006, Theme A9, CNCSIS code 887. Project manager: Biró K.Á .
  • Mobile virtual instrumentation systems for real-time monitoring and diagnosis in electromechanical cell architectures. Funder: Ministry of Education, Research and Youth, National University Research Council, Grant A, no. 2783/2006, Theme: A1, CNCSIS code 1263. Project manager: H.C. Hedesiu .
  • Practical implementation of an integrated starter / alternator system for new-generation autovehicles using a direct-driven electronically-commutated machine. Funder: Ministry of Education and Research, National University Research Council (CNCSIS), Grant TD, no. 2930/2006, CNCSIS code 241. Project manager: T. Moldovan .
  • Drive system based on permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor . Funder: Ministry of Education, Research and Youth, National University Research Council, Grant TD, no 27702/2005, Theme: TD2, CNCSIS code 258. Project manager: M. Gutman .

 

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2005

  • Special electrical machine with double role, starter and generator for automobiles, and its command and control system. Study of the possible solutions, design, prototyping and laboratory testing . Funder: Ministry of Education, Research and Youth, National University Research Council, Grant A nr. 40216/2003, theme 15. Project manager: I.A. Viorel .
  • Modular planar motor for flexible manufacturing lines . Funder: Ministry of Education, Research and Youth, National University Research Council, Grant A nr. 40216/2003, theme 12. Project manager: Szabó L .
  • Practical implementation of an integrated starter / alternator system for new-generation autovehicles using a direct-driven electronically-commutated machine. Funder: Ministry of Education and Research, National University Research Council (CNCSIS), Grant TD, no. 33385/2004, CNCSIS code 241. Project manager: T. Moldovan .
  • Flywheel energy storage system. Funder: Ministry of Education, Research and Youth, National University Research Council, Grant TD nr. 33532/2003, theme:TD1. Project manager: G. Cimuca .
  • Direct torque control adapted to a flywheel energy storage system associated to the wind generators , Funder: Ministry of Education and Research, National University Research Council (CNCSIS), Grant TD, no. 27702/2005, CNCSIS code 37. Project manager: G. Cimuca .
  • Design and control for a double excited synchronous machine - Funder: National Agency for Science, Technology and Innovation (ANSTI); Grant TD nr: 33532/2003, theme 39; Project manager: D. Fodorean .
  • Influence of faults on magnetic fields and losses in induction machine. Funder: Ministry of Education and Research, National University Research Council. Grant TD, no. 33385/2004, Theme: TD7, CNCSIS code 221. Project manager: Dobai B.J.
  • Experimental study on laboratory model of interior-permanent-magnet synchronous motors for propulsion of light electric vehicles . Funder: Ministry of Education and Research, National University Research Council (CNCSIS), Grant TD, no. 33385/2004, CNCSIS code 233. Project manager: Adina Muntean .
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2004

  • Adaptive and robust algorithms for speed sensorless ac motor drives - Joint research project between University of Veszprém (Hungary) and Technical University of Cluj-Napoca in the framework of the Hungarian-Romanian Intergovernmental S & T Cooperation Programme for 2003-2004 , Romanian counterpart project manager: Biró K.Á .
  • An aplied informatics and power electronics. Joint Research Project between Széchenyi István University of Gyor (Hungary) and Technical University of Cluj (Romania) within the framework of the Bilateral Scientific and Technological Cooperation Romania - Hungary. Romanian counterpart project manager: K. Pusztai. Member of the research team: Biró K.Á .
  • Study on the analytical and field computation based electromagnetic structure optimization of the electrical machines with doubly salient poles on both armatures - Funder: Romanian Academy, Project manager: I.A. Viorel .
  • Analysis and implementation of DTC on electronically autocommutated permanent magnet motors for electric traction applications . Funder: Ministry of Education, Research and Youth, National University Research Council, Grant A, theme 28. Project manager: M.M. Radulescu .
  • Pocket PC mobile architectures instrumentation for telediagnosis and electrical machines analysis. Funder: Ministry of Education, Research and Youth, National University Research Council, Grant AT nr. 33532/2003, theme 11. Project manager: H.C. Hedesiu .
  • Analysis of the electromagnetic interferences in doubly-salient permanent magnet small motor drives . Funder: Ministry of Education, Research and Youth, National University Research Council, Grant AT nr. 33532/2003, theme 5. Project manager: C.S. Martis .
  • Study on a transverse flux motor's drive system for electrical vehicles. Funder: Ministry of Education and Research, National University Research Council, Grant TD nr. 33532/2003, themea TD3. Project manager: A.D. Popan .
  • The study of the double feed asynchronous machine for using it as a variable speed generator . Funder: Ministry of Education, Research and Youth, National University Research Council, Grant TD nr. 33532/2003, theme 4. Project manager: S. Kiss.
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2003

  • Compact variable speed drive system with AC machines feed through electronic converters , Funder: National Agency for Science, Technology and Innovation (ANSTI), RELANSIN National Research Program, (2001-2003), Project manager: I.A. Viorel .
  • Control and Monitoring System for Fresh Water Distribution Plant - Funder: National Agency for Science, Technology and Innovation (ANSTI), Grant AT nr: 33531/2002, theme 3, Project Manager: H.C. Hedesiu .
  • Transverse flux machine to be used as heolian generator - Funder: National Agency for Science, Technology and Innovation (ANSTI); Grant AT nr: 33531/2002, theme 19; Project manager: A.D. Popan .
  • Synchronous machine parameter estimation and modelling - Funder: National Agency for Science, Technology and Innovation (ANSTI); Grant AT nr: 33531/2002, theme 563; Project manager: V. Barz .
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2002

  • Complex MS/PhD integrated education-research program in variable speed drives field - Funder: Romanian Ministry of Education, National University Research Council, D type grant (financed by the World Bank and the Government of Romania), Project manager: I.A. Viorel (2001-2002).
  • Remote control of electric machines based on INTERNET virtual instrumentation - Funder: Romanian Ministry of Education, National University Research Council, T type grant (financed by the World Bank and the Government of Romania), Project Manager: H.C. Hedesiu (2001-2002).
  • Seting up a laboratory with a multi-purpose test bench for real time testing of electrical machines - Funder: Romanian Ministry of Education, National University Research Council, Grant E nr: 33531/2002, theme 1, Project manager: Biró K.Á .
  • Direct stator-flux and torque/thrust control of three-phase inverter-fed rotating/linear AC motor drives for industrial and traction applications - Joint Research Project No. 33/2000 between Universita degli Studi di Cassino and Technical University Of Cluj -Napoca within the framework of the 2001-2002 Bilateral Scientific and Technological Cooperation (BSTC) Romania-Italy, Romanian Counterpart Project manager: M.M. Radulescu .
  • Real time torque-estimator for three-phase AC machines - Funder: Romanian Ministry of Education, National University Research Council, Grant A nr: 37118/2000, theme 28, (2000-2002), Project manager: Biró K.Á .
  • Electrical machine with doubly salient poles on both armatures and permanent magnets in stator - Funder: Romanian Ministry of Education, National University Research Council, Grant A nr: 37118/2000, theme 16, (1999-2002), Project manager: I.A. Viorel .
  • Variable reluctance motors series , design and prototype construction - Funder: National Agency for Science, Technology and Innovation (ANSTI), Grant C nr. 6113/2001, theme B5, (2000-2002), Project manager: I.A. Viorel .
  • Induction machine speed estimation algorithms using real-time virtual instrumentation - Funder: National Agency for Science, Technology and Innovation (ANSTI), Grant AT nr: 6113/2000, theme B16 (2000-2002), Project Manager: H.C. Hedesiu .
  • Study of induction machines faults and their effect on losses - Funder: National Agency for Science, Technology and Innovation (ANSTI); Grant TD nr: 39595/2002, theme 107; Project manager: Dobai B.J.
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2001

  • Controlled high efficiency automated electric drives - Funder: Romanian Ministry of Education, National University Research Council, D type grant (financed by the World Bank and the Government of Romania), Project Manager: Biró K.Á. , in collaboration with the Electrical Drives & Robots Department (1998-2001).
  • Real-time controlled industrial efficient intelligent electric drives systems - Funder: Romanian Ministry of Education, National University Research Council, C type grant (financed by the World Bank and the Government of Romania), Project Manager: Prof. IMECS Mária ( Electrical Drives & Robots Department ), in collaboration with the Electrical Machines., Management & Marketing Department (1998-2001).
  • Design and development of doubly-salient permanent-magnet machines and drives - National Science Foundation (USA) International Research Program, Grant No. ECS-9702370 (1999-2001), Romanian Counterpart Lead Investigator: M.M. Radulescu .
  • "GLOBE" cross cultural CEO research project on leadership styles, Project coordinator Prof. Dr. Robert HOUSE, Wharton University, USA, 2001, ( Gh.A. Catana and D. Catana , country co-investigators for Romania, A. Negrusa and V. Nastase members of the research team).
  • Position-sensorless DSP-based control system of a small electronically-commutated variable-reluctance permanent-magnet motor , Funder: Ministry of Education and Research, National University Research Council, Grant A 39970/2001 - 20/267, Project manager: M.M. Radulescu .
  • Design , modeling and optimization of a surface motor , - Funder: Romanian Ministry of Education, National University Research Council, Grant AT nr: 34970/2001, theme 9, Project manager: Szabó L .
  • Test bench for testing electrical machines in different regimes - Funder: National Agency for Science, Technology and Innovation (ANSTI); Grant S nr: 6113/2000, theme B28 (2000-2001); Student project manager: Dobai J.B. (supervisor: I.A. Viorel )
  • Single sided transverse flux motor, design algorithm and experimental model - Funder: National Agency for Science, Technology and Innovation (ANSTI); Grant S nr: 6113/2000, theme B48 (2000-2001); Student project manager: A.D. Popan (supervisor: I.A. Viorel )
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2000

  • Direct stator-flux and torque/thrust control of three-phase inverter-fed rotating / linear AC motor drives for industrial and traction applications - Joint Research Project No. 33/2000 between Universita degli Studi di Cassino and Technical University of Cluj within the framework of the Bilateral Scientific and Technological Cooperation (BSTC) Romania-Italy ; Romanian Counterpart Project Manager: M.M. Radulescu
  • Theoretical and experimental studies on switched reluctance and permanent magnets micromotors drive system - Funder: National Agency for Science, Technology and Innovation (ANSTI); Grant AT nr: 6113/2000, theme B19; Project manager: C.S. Martis
  • Design and simulation of the modular hybrid linear stepper motor - Funder: National Agency for Science, Technology and Innovation (ANSTI); Grant S nr: 6113/2000, theme B34; Student project manager: Józsa János (supervisor: Szabó L. )
  • Study of the Electromagnetic compatibility of a propulsion system of an urban electric vehicle equipped with induction machine fed by a 3-phase PWM inverter - Funder: National Agency for Science, Technology and Innovation (ANSTI); Grant S nr: 6113/2000, theme B32; Student project manager: Baciu Lavinia (supervisor: M.M. Radulescu )
  • Experimental set-up of a propulsion system of an urban electric vehicle equipped with induction machine fed by a 3-phase PWM inverter with IGBT - Funder: National Agency for Science, Technology and Innovation (ANSTI); Grant S nr: 6113/2000, theme B51; Student project manager: Adina Muntean (supervisor: M.M. Radulescu )
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1999

  • Theoretical and experimental study of small variable-reluctance permanent-magnet motors - Funder: Romanian Ministry of Education, National University Research Council; Grant A 39/1999 - 318; Project manager: M.M. Radulescu
  • Culture transition in the Romanian organizations - Funder: Romanian Ministry of Education, National University Research Council; Grant A, nr. 33830, theme 22/11; Project manager: D. Catana
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1998

  • Virtual instrumentation system for electrical machine's analysis and parameter determination - Funder: Romanian Ministry of Education, National University Research Council; Grant A, nr. 34, theme 15/46 (1997-1998); Project manager: V. Iancu
  • Variable electric drives for electronically commutated magneto-electric and piezoelectric motors - Funder: Romanian Ministry of Education, National University Research Council; Grant A, nr. 34, theme 15/53; Project manager: M.M. Radulescu
  • Culture transition of the companies in Romania - Funder: Romanian Ministry of Education, National University Research Council; Grant A, nr. 33830, theme 12/11; Project manager: D. Catana
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1997

  • Systems for evaluating and enhancing the electronically commutated variable reluctance motor's performance - Funder: Romanian Ministry of Education, National University Research Council; Grant A nr: 7003/1997, theme 7/398, (1998-2001); Project manager: I.A. Viorel
  • Strategies and program packages for the static converter fed induction motor's design - Funder: Romanian Ministry of Education, National University Research Council; Grant A nr: 7003/1997, theme 8/399, (1998-2001); Project manager: I.A. Viorel
  • Test bench for electrical drives - Funder: Romanian Ministry of Education, National University Research Council; Grant C nr: 7003/1997, theme 6/1012; Project manager: V. Iancu
  • Comparative study on variable speed drives using two-phase induction, magnetoelectric and piezoelectric motors -Funder: Romanian Ministry of Education, National University Research Council; Grant A nr: 7003/1997, theme 20/406; Project manager: M.M. Radulescu
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1996
  • Real-time DSP implementation of neuronal, fuzzy and sliding mode controllers for servomotors - Funder: Romanian Ministry of Education, National University Research Council; Grant A, nr. 5003, theme 114 (1996-1997); Project Manager: Biró K.Á.
  • Evaluation and enhancement of the dynamic performance of an electronically commutated variable reluctance motor - Funder: Romanian Ministry of Education, National University Research Council; Grant A, nr. 5003, theme 116; Project Manager: I.A. Viorel
  • Numeric controller and control algorithms based on the combined field-circuit model for induction motor drives - Funder: Romanian Ministry of Education, National University Research Council; Grant A, nr. 5003, theme 115; Project Manager: I.A. Viorel
  • Study on the manager's comportment in transition from the centralized economy to the market economy - Funder: Romanian Ministry of Education, National University Research Council; Grant A, nr. 5003, theme 113; Project Manager: Gh.A. Catana
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1995

  • Mixed circuit-field models for computer controlled electrical machines - Funder: Romanian Ministry of Education, National University Research Council; nr. 3003/95 theme 66; Project manager: I.A. Viorel
  • Evaluation system and improvement methods of dynamic performances of the variable reluctance motors - Funder: Romanian Ministry of Education, National University Research Council; nr. 3003/95; Project manager: I.A. Viorel
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1994

  • Static converter fed permannet magnet electrical machines - Funder: Romanian Ministry of Education, National University Research Council; nr. 5003/94 theme 4; Project manager: V. Iancu
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1993

  • Variable speed electrical machines - Funder: Romanian Ministry of Education, National University Research Council; nr. 5003/93 theme B3; Project manager: Biró K.Á.
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