Power Generators (incl. Laboratory Units)

Certificate Course - Energy Engineering - EE.3.1.I26

Date Jun 2-4, 2027
Duration 2.5 days
Location On campus - Karlsruhe
Language English
ECTS Upon request
Cost 1,800 €

Course prerequisites - No prerequisites required.

Discover what this course is all about

Fundamentals

Understanding and knowledge of critical issues related to synchronous generator operation. Theoretical foundations of synchronous generators, including construction features and basic principles.
 

Technology

Modeling and simulation of synchronous generators. Analysis of steady-state and transient operating behavior.

Applications

Case studies illustrating the operation and performance of synchronous generators in real-world power systems.

What you´ll explore

  • Theoretical foundations of synchronous generators

  • Modeling and simulation of synchronous generators

  • Construction features of synchronous generators

  • Steady-state operation of synchronous generators

  • Transient operation of synchronous generators

  • Case studies on synchronous generator applications

 

Your key takeaways

Participants

  • gain insights into the structure and simulation of the stationary and transient operational behaviour of big power plant generators.
  • understand structure of high-performance generators of the type TLRI.
  • are able to apply basics of the simulation and modeling of power plant generators.
  • understand operational behaviour and current research themes in generator technology.

 

 

Taught by Recognized Experts in Power Generators

Benefit from the knowledge of leading specialists with extensive experience in research and industry. Their deep expertise guarantees a course of outstanding academic and practical quality.

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Martin Doppelbauer

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Martin Doppelbauer is Professor at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), where he holds the chair of Hybrid Electric Vehicles at the Institute of Electrical Engineering (ETI). His work focuses on the design, modeling and optimization of electrical drive systems for hybrid and electric vehicles, including electromagnetic machine design, system integration, and simulation-based development. He has prior industry experience in electric motor and drive development and is actively involved in international standardization for electric machines and mobility technologies. 

Who should attend

This course is particularly beneficial for professionals in the following fields

  • Engineers and technical professionals in the energy sector
    Electrical engineers, energy engineers, physicists, materials scientists, and professionals in semiconductor or solar technologies who develop, design, size, or optimize photovoltaic systems.

  • Planners and project managers for energy systems
    Energy consultants, building services engineers (MEP planners), architects (with a focus on building integration), PV project managers, as well as professionals in energy supply companies and grid operator organizations.

  • Professionals in energy policy, sustainability, and business
    Staff working in ministries, public authorities, international organizations, NGOs, corporate strategy, or investment departments who assess energy scenarios, decarbonization pathways, market mechanisms, and cost developments.

  • Researchers and early-career academics
    PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers, and academic staff in the fields of renewable energy, semiconductor physics, materials science, or energy system modeling.

Advance your career with KIT-level expertise

Benefit from the reputation of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) while gaining practical skills, flexible learning opportunities, and a recognized certificate to support your long-term professional growth.

Flexibility

Gain focused expertise in a specific field without committing to a full degree program, allowing you to build relevant knowledge efficiently and integrate learning seamlessly into your professional routine.

Relevance

Benefit from high-quality academic content combined with practical insights, delivered by experienced experts, supporting continuous, lifelong learning while ensuring direct applicability in real-world scenarios.

Advancement

Enhance your professional profile with a recognized certificate, demonstrating your commitment to ongoing development and supporting your career with tangible, verifiable credentials.

 

About HECTOR School

HECTOR School, the Technology Business School of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), is a leading provider of executive education in technology-driven fields.

For this course, participants who successfully complete the examination can earn a KIT certificate with ECTS credits, which may be credited toward our Executive Master of Science or Advanced Studies Programs, subject to content alignment.