Electrical Machines and Drives Lab

Developing state-of-the-art machines, insulation, and systems technology to enable faster, greener ways to power and transport the world.

The Electrical Machines and Drivers Lab (EMDL) brings together four complimentary technologies that are helping to redefine how we power and transport the world. The Electrical Machines team advances technology for both low-speed and high-speed electric machines, ranging in power from a few horsepower to 2,000 MW and covering speeds from zero to well above 20,000 rpm. We employ superconductivity and permanent magnet technologies to accomplish our breakthroughs. The monitoring and diagnostics team develops on-line tools that enable prognostic health monitoring and asset management of critical electrical equipment in power and smart-grid applications. The dielectrics team pushes the envelope of nanocomposite material science to push the limits of high-temperature dielectric materials to insulate high-voltage devices such as machines and capacitors. And, finally, the hybrids team integrates all these component technologies into advanced hybrid drivetrains for automotive, bus, truck, and train applications.