Energy Systems Lab
The Energy Systems Lab is dedicated to exploring fundamental principles across various domains of electrical energy systems. These include electric drive systems, power systems, power electronics, as well as the generation, transmission and utilization of electrical energy.
The lab operates within a medium-voltage environment and must maintain rigorous safety standards. It is mandatory for you to undergo basic electrical safety procedures and training before engaging in lab activities.
The equipment in the lab is either sourced from industry leaders or custom-designed through collaborative efforts between staff, researchers and students.
In addition, the lab is equipped with an extensive collection of electronic components, support equipment and breadboards to facilitate a wide range of experiments and projects.
Lab manager
Mike Colacci
mike.colacci@utoronto.ca
416-946-5944
Room GB042
Lab location: Room GB040
Basement of Galbraith Building
Lab courses
ECE314 Fundamentals of Electrical Energy Systems
ECE349 Introduction to Energy Systems
ECE520 Power Electronics
ECE526 Power System Protection and Automation
ECE463 Electric Drives
APS380 Introduction to Electric Vehicle Design
Topics include
- Switched-mode power electronics
- Modelling of DC/DC and DC/AC converters
- AC power quality and harmonic analysis
- Power electronics for mobile devices
- Investigation of DC, synchronous, and induction machines
- Space vectors and their applications
- Short-circuit fault analysis
- Power system automation
- Battery technologies, including lithium-ion batteries
- Power management algorithms
- Sensors and sensing systems for electrical vehicles
Lab equipment
- XenuxSys (real-time Linux control and monitoring system)
- DC switch mode converters
- Transformers
- Power resistors
- Inductors/capacitors
- Breakers
- Lucas-Nuelle electric drive rack modular system
- DC machines
- Encoder
- Dynamometer
- Multiple benchtop meters and sensors
- Oscilloscopes
Lab photos
Lab access
The room is open only at specific times during the day for scheduled courses when TAs are present. This lab is not open after hours or on weekends.
Remote access: There is no remote-access option for this lab.
Computer accounts
You must coordinate with the lab manager to gain access to the computers in this lab.
Lab regulations
All individuals must adhere to the lab regulations and safety procedures outlined in the ECE Safety & Operational Training. Note that food and beverages are strictly prohibited within the lab premises.