ABB India to Set Up Electrical Machines and Drives Lab at IIT Bombay Campus
The laboratory, set up by ABB India at IIT Bombay Campus, will emulate various industrial applications, including those used in wind turbine generators and electric vehicle drivetrains, ensuring that students understand modern energy systems comprehensively.
October 01, 2024. By Mrinmoy Dey
This partnership aims to provide undergraduate and postgraduate students with hands-on experience using modern industrial equipment and prepare undergraduate and post-graduate students for future roles in the fast-evolving energy and industrial sectors while promoting environmental sustainability.
The teaching lab will feature energy-efficient, mechanically coupled electrical machine sets, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and programmable logic controllers (PLCs), focusing on delivering practical training in electrical machines and drives.
The laboratory will emulate various industrial applications, including those used in wind turbine generators and electric vehicle drivetrains, ensuring that students understand modern energy systems comprehensively.
Commenting on the partnership, Sanjeev Arora, President, Motion Business, ABB India said, “We are humbled to partner with the premier education institute IIT Bombay to support the institute in nurturing the next generation of engineers who are well-equipped to address the evolving demands of the industrial sectors with a focus on energy efficiency and conservation.”
He further added that the advanced technologies used in the new lab are innovative and sustainable in nature, ensuring that future engineers prioritise sustainability in their careers while contributing to a more resource-efficient world.
Prof. Shireesh Kedare, Director of IIT Bombay, remarked, “IIT Bombay's partnership with ABB India marks a significant step toward empowering our students with advanced technical expertise and a deep understanding of sustainable energy systems.”
He further added that this state-of-the-art lab will provide immersive, hands-on training in cutting-edge technologies that mirror real-world industrial applications. “Our goal is to nurture engineers who are not only skilled innovators but also champions of energy efficiency and environmental stewardship, prepared to lead the way in shaping a sustainable and resource-efficient future,” he said.
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