Course on regenerative electric braking systems
About our
Regenerative Electric Braking Systems Course
Explore advanced technology in kinetic energy recovery in vehicles. Covers principles of automotive electrification, electric motors, and generators. Focuses on the design and operation of regenerative braking systems, including energy control, batteries, and supercapacitors. Includes energy efficiency analysis, performance simulation, and maintenance of these systems. This course is vital for understanding the evolution toward electric mobility and sustainable development.
The course offers practical knowledge in fault diagnosis and system optimization in real-world environments. Emphasis is placed on vehicle safety standards and integration with other vehicle systems, such as ABS and ESP. Participants will acquire skills in electrical systems engineering, contributing to innovation in the transportation sector and reducing the carbon footprint.
Course on regenerative electric braking systems
- Format: Hybrid
- Duration: 3 months
- Hours: 300 H
- Language: English / Spanish
- Registration date: 23-10-2026
- Start date: 12-12-2026
- Available places: 3
399 $
Competencies and results
What you will learn
1. Comprehensive Mastery of Regenerative Electric Braking Systems
- Fundamental Principles: You will understand the fundamentals of energy conversion in regenerative electric braking systems (REBS), including the transformation of kinetic energy into electrical energy and its storage.
- Key Components: You will delve into the operation of essential REBS components, such as electric motor-generators, inverters, control systems, batteries, and energy management systems.
- Design and Optimization: You will learn to design and optimize REBS for different applications, considering factors such as performance, efficiency, safety, and compatibility with the propulsion system.
- Control and Regulation: You will study control and regulation strategies for REBS, including torque control, energy management, stability, and safety.
- Failure Analysis and Maintenance: You will become familiar with the methods of Failure analysis and maintenance of SRFEs, including fault detection, diagnosis, and repair.
Applications and Case Studies: You will explore the different applications of SRFEs in land, marine, and air vehicles, analyzing case studies and the latest industry trends.
Regulations and Standards: You will learn about the regulations and standards relevant to SRFEs, including safety, emissions, and performance regulations.
Simulation and Modeling: You will use simulation and modeling tools to analyze SRFE performance, optimize design, and predict behavior under different conditions.
Integration and Hybrid Systems: You will study the integration of SRFEs into hybrid and electric propulsion systems, including their interaction with other vehicle systems.
Technological Advancements: You will stay up-to-date A day with the latest technological advances in SRFE, including new battery technologies, electric motors, and control systems.
2. Analysis and Optimization of Rotors for Regenerative Electric Braking Systems
2. Analysis and Optimization of Rotors for Regenerative Electric Braking Systems
- Detailed analysis of crucial aeroelastic phenomena:
- Evaluation of flap-lag-torsion couplings, fundamental to understanding rotor dynamics.
- Study of the whirl flutter phenomenon, vital for system stability.
- Analysis of fatigue of materials and components, essential for durability and safety.
- Design and dimensioning of advanced rotors:
- Precise dimensioning of laminates made of composites, considering the specific properties of these materials.
- Comprehensive analysis of structural joints and bonded joints, using Finite Element (FE) methods to simulate their behavior under Load.
- Application of advanced structural integrity assessment and management techniques:
- Implementation of damage tolerance methodologies to predict and manage potential damage to components.
- Use of non-destructive testing (NDT):
- UT (Ultrasound): for the detection of internal defects.
- RT (Radiography): for the inspection of components and assemblies.
- Thermography: for the detection of thermal anomalies.
3. Comprehensive user-oriented design and validation (from modeling to manufacturing)
You will learn to integrate the entire product development process, from initial model conception to final validation, applying user-centered methodologies. You will develop skills in parametric design, ergonomics, simulation, sustainable materials, 3D visualization, and manufacturing management, ensuring efficient, safe solutions that meet current industry standards.
4. Design and Behavior of Rotors in Electric Regenerative Braking Systems
4. Design and Behavior of Rotors in Electric Regenerative Braking Systems
Understand the complex dynamics of rotors, including the detailed analysis of flap-lag-torsion couplings, which influence stability and performance.
Evaluate whirl flutter phenomena, critical for safety and structural integrity, and understand how to mitigate them.
Study fatigue mechanisms in rotors, identifying the factors that contribute to their occurrence and developing strategies to extend the component’s service life.
Apply laminate dimensioning techniques in composites to optimize strength and weight, using advanced analysis tools.
Design and analyze structural and bonded joints using the finite element (FE) method to ensure the integrity and durability of the components. assemblies.
5. Simulation and Analysis of Rotors in Electric Regenerative Braking Systems
5. Simulation and Analysis of Rotors in Electric Regenerative Braking Systems
- Modeling and simulation of rotors in finite element environments (FEA).
- Analysis of vibration modes and rotational stability.
- Evaluation of the dynamic response to different operating conditions.
- Study of associated aeroelastic and aeroacoustic phenomena.
- Analysis of rotor efficiency and design optimization.
- Simulation of heat transfer and the effect of temperature on the rotor.
- Implementation of control algorithms for performance optimization.
- Analysis of rotor lifespan and fatigue.
- Design and analysis of composite materials for rotors.
- Evaluation of the environmental impact and sustainability of the design.
- Sizing and structural analysis of components critical.
- Application of advanced simulation techniques to complex scenarios.
6. Optimization of Rotor Performance in Regenerative Electric Braking
- Understand the principles of **performance optimization** of rotors in regenerative electric braking.
- Study the techniques of **vibration analysis** applied to rotors.
- Evaluate the design and selection of **materials** for rotors, including considerations of weight and efficiency.
- Investigate the strategies for **control and management** of regenerative braking.
- Analyze the aspects of **safety** and reliability in regenerative braking systems.
- Explore the technologies of **sensors and actuators** used in rotors.
- Learn about the methods of **testing and validating** rotor performance.
- Study the aspects of **integration** of rotors in regenerative braking systems.
- Investigate future trends in **innovation** of rotors for regenerative braking.
Who this program is for:
Course on regenerative electric braking systems
- Engineers with degrees in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related fields.
- Professionals working in: rotorcraft/eVTOL OEMs, MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) companies, consulting firms, and technology centers with an interest in the subject.
- Experts in areas such as Flight Testing, Certification, Avionics, Systems Control, and Flight Dynamics, who wish to deepen their knowledge and specialize.
- Representatives of Regulatory Authorities and professional profiles involved in the development and regulation of Urban Air Mobility (UAM) and eVTOL vehicles, seeking to acquire skills in regulatory compliance.
Recommended Requirements: Prior knowledge of aerodynamics, systems control, and structures is recommended. Fluency in Spanish (ES) or English (EN) at a B2+ or C1 level is required. We offer bridging tracks for those who need them.
- Standards-driven curriculum: you will work with CS-27/CS-29, DO-160, DO-178C/DO-254, ARP4754A/ARP4761, ADS-33E-PRF from the first module.
- Accreditable laboratories (EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor bench, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibrations/acoustics.
- Evidence-oriented TFM: safety case, test plan, compliance dossierand operational limits.
- Mentored by industry: teachers with experience in rotorcraft, tiltrotor, eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
- Flexible modality (hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
- Ethics and security: safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as pillars.
Module 1 — Comprehensive Mastery of Regenerative Electric Braking Systems
1.1 Fundamental Principles of Regenerative Electric Braking
1.2 Key Components of Regenerative Braking Systems
1.3 Types of Regenerative Braking Systems: Advantages and Disadvantages
1.4 Operation and Control of Regenerative Systems
1.5 Environmental Impact and Energy Efficiency of Regenerative Braking
1.6 Applications of Regenerative Braking in Vehicles
1.7 Integration of Regenerative Braking with Conventional Braking Systems
1.8 Diagnosis and Maintenance of Regenerative Braking Systems
1.9 Regulations and Standards in Regenerative Braking
1.10 Case Studies: Real-World Applications of Regenerative Braking
2. Introduction to Rotor Analysis in Regenerative Electric Braking
3. Principles of Rotor Optimization
4. Key Parameters in Rotor Design
5. Material Analysis for Rotors
6. Modeling Heat Transfer in Rotors
7. Optimization Methods: Sensitivity Analysis
8. Rotor Geometry Optimization
9. Simulation of Flows and Stresses in Rotors
20. Analysis and Simulation Tools (Software)
22. Case Studies: Optimization of Existing Rotors
3.3 Regeneration Fundamentals: Principles and Applications
3.2 Rotor Design: Material Selection and Geometry
3.3 Flow Analysis: Fluid Dynamics in the Rotor
3.4 Numerical Simulation: Modeling and Performance Analysis
3.5 Bench Testing: Experimental Validation of Rotors
3.6 Design Optimization: Strategies for Performance Improvement
3.7 Rotor Integration: Braking and Control Systems
3.8 Durability Evaluation: Fatigue and Service Life Analysis
3.9 Cost Considerations: Rotor Life Cycle Analysis
3.30 Case Study: Development of a Specific Rotor
4.4 Design Principles for Electric Regenerative Braking Rotors
4.2 Materials and Selection for Electric Regenerative Braking Rotors
4.3 Rotor Geometry and Design: Key Aspects
4.4 Design of Cooling Systems for Rotors
4.5 Modeling and Simulation of Rotor Thermal Behavior
4.6 Stress and Durability Analysis in Rotor Design
4.7 Selection and Design of Sensors for Rotor Monitoring
4.8 Rotor Integration with the Overall Braking System
4.9 Safety and Failure Considerations in Rotor Design
4.40 Case Studies: Rotor Design for Different Applications
5.5 Introduction to Regenerative Electric Braking (REB)
5.5 Key Components of REB Systems
5.3 Operating Principles of REB
5.4 Types of REB Systems and Their Applications
5.5 Advantages and Disadvantages of REB
5.6 Energy Control and Management in REB
5.7 Integrating REB into Vehicles
5.8 Maintenance and Diagnostics of REB Systems
5.9 Case Studies: Successful Applications of REB
5.50 Future Trends in REB Systems
5.5 Fundamentals of Rotor Design
5.5 Rotor Materials in REB
5.3 Factors Affecting Rotor Performance
5.4 Loss Analysis in Rotors
5.5 Rotor Modeling and Simulation
5.6 Rotor Geometry Optimization
5.7 Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Methods for Rotors
5.8 Software Tools for Rotor Optimization
5.9 Case Study: Optimization of rotors for specific vehicles
5.50 Energy efficiency assessment in FER systems
3.5 Methodology for rotor assessment
3.5 Rotor testing and measurements
3.3 Vibration and noise analysis in rotors
3.4 Assessment of the thermal behavior of rotors
3.5 Failure and reliability analysis in rotors
3.6 Non-destructive testing (NDT) methods in rotors
3.7 Assessment of the environmental impact of rotors
3.8 Assessment of the cost and life cycle of rotors
3.9 Case studies: Rotor assessment in different applications
3.50 Reports and documentation of rotor assessment
4.5 Rotor design principles for FER
4.5 Material selection for rotors
4.3 Rotor geometry design
4.4 Design of cooling systems for rotors
4.5 Design of control systems for rotors
4.6 Design of rotor prototypes
4.7 Testing and validation of rotor design
4.8 Considerations of Safety in Rotor Design
4.9 Case Studies: Rotor Design for Different Vehicles
4.50 Rotor Design Documentation and Drawings
5.5 Introduction to Rotor Simulation
5.5 Simulation Tools (Software)
5.3 Rotor Modeling in Simulation Software
5.4 Simulation of Electromagnetic Fields in Rotors
5.5 Thermal Analysis Simulation in Rotors
5.6 Vibration Analysis Simulation in Rotors
5.7 Results Analysis and Simulation Validation
5.8 Design Optimization through Simulation
5.9 Case Studies: Rotor Simulation for Different Applications
5.50 Reports and Presentation of Simulation Results
6.5 Factors Influencing Rotor Performance
6.5 Optimizing Rotor Energy Efficiency
6.3 Optimizing Braking Efficiency
6.4 Optimizing Rotor Durability
6.5 Optimizing Heat Dissipation in Rotors
6.6 Control Strategies to Improve Performance
6.7 Real-time performance monitoring and analysis
6.8 Case studies: Improving rotor performance in specific vehicles
6.9 Key metrics for performance evaluation
6.50 Best practices for optimizing rotor performance
7.5 Advanced rotor design: Key concepts
7.5 3D modeling and parametric design
7.3 Multiphysics simulation of rotors
7.4 Advanced finite element analysis (FEA)
7.5 Designing rotors with composite materials
7.6 Topological optimization of rotors
7.7 Rotor-stator interaction simulation
7.8 Designing predictive control systems
7.9 Case studies: Designing and simulating advanced rotors
7.50 Experimental validation of advanced designs
8.5 Factors affecting rotor performance
8.5 Strategies for improving performance in FER (Revolutionary Electricity Factors)
8.3 Material optimization and structural design
8.4 Advanced control and energy management
8.5 Efficiency analysis Energy
8.6 Performance testing and validation
8.7 Impact on service life and reliability
8.8 Case studies: Performance improvement in different vehicles
8.9 Key metrics for performance assessment
8.50 Best practices for optimizing performance
6.6 Introduction to Regenerative Braking: Principles and Fundamentals
6.2 Key Components of Regenerative Braking Systems
6.3 Applications of Regenerative Braking in Electric Vehicles
6.4 Advantages and Disadvantages of Regenerative Systems
6.5 Current and Future Trends in Regenerative Braking Technology
2.6 Material Analysis for Rotors: Selection and Properties
2.2 Rotor Modeling and Simulation: Software and Tools
2.3 Thermal and Structural Analysis of Rotors
2.4 Influence of Rotor Design on Braking Performance
2.5 Evaluation of Different Rotor Designs: Comparison of Results
3.6 Rotor Development Process: Design, Prototyping, and Testing
3.2 Rotor Manufacturing and Assembly: Techniques and Technologies
3.3 Rotor Performance and Durability Testing
3.4 Failure Analysis and Solutions: Continuous Design Improvement
3.5 Rotor Validation and Verification: Regulatory Compliance
4.6 Geometric Design of Rotors: Key Factors and Considerations
4.2 Dynamic Rotor Behavior: Vibration Analysis
4.3 Thermal Design of Rotors: Heat Management and Cooling
4.4 Rotor Design for Different Applications and Operating Conditions
4.5 Rotor Design Simulation and Analysis: Performance Optimization
5.6 Simulation Tools: Software and Methodologies
5.2 Rotor Modeling: Creation and Analysis of Virtual Models
5.3 Braking Performance Simulation: Results and Interpretation
5.4 Analysis of Operating Scenarios and Conditions
5.5 Validation of Simulation Models: Comparison with Real-World Tests
6.6 Rotor Design Optimization: Techniques and Strategies
6.2 Material Selection: Impact on Performance and Efficiency
6.3 Thermal Management: Methods and Solutions for Performance Improvement
6.4 Control and Regulation: Control Systems for Optimization
6.5 Continuous Improvement: Data Analysis and Feedback for Rotor Optimization
7.6 Parametric Rotor Design: Flexibility and Adaptability
7.2 Advanced Simulation: Finite Element Analysis and Dynamics Computational Fluid Dynamics
7.3 Design Optimization: Algorithms and Advanced Techniques
7.4 Rotor Integration into the Regenerative Braking System
7.5 Validation and Testing of Simulated Designs
8.6 Performance Evaluation: Metrics and Key Parameters
8.2 Rotor Design Optimization: Methodologies and Tools
8.3 Rotor Design for Extreme Operating Conditions
8.4 Rotor Integration into the Braking System: Considerations and Challenges
8.5 Continuous Performance Improvement: Strategies and Case Studies
- Hands-on methodology: test-before-you-trust, design reviews, failure analysis, compliance evidence.
- Software (depending on licenses/partners): MATLAB/Simulink, Python (NumPy/SciPy), OpenVSP, SU2/OpenFOAM, Nastran/Abaqus, AMESim/Modelica, acoustics tools, planning toolchains DO-178C.
- SEIUM Laboratories: scale rotor bench, vibrations/acoustics, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL for AFCS, data acquisition with strain gauging.
- Standards and compliance: EN 9100, 17025, ISO 27001, GDPR.
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Admissions, fees, and scholarships
- Profile: Background in Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related fields; practical experience in NLP and valued information retrieval systems.
- Documentation: Updated CV, academic transcript, SOP/statement of purpose, project examples or code (optional).
- Process: Application → Technical evaluation of profile and experience → Technical interview → Review of case studies → Final decision → Enrollment.
- Fees:
- Single payment: 10% discount.
- Payment in 3 installments: No fees; 30% upon registration + 2 equal monthly payments of the remaining 35%.
Monthly payment: available with a 7% commission on the total; annual review.
Scholarships: based on academic merit, financial need, and promoting inclusion; agreements with companies in the sector for partial or full scholarships.
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Frequently asked questions
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Yes: experimental models, real data, applied simulations, professional environments, real case studies.
It is not mandatory. We offer leveling tracks and tutoring.
Completely. It covers e-propulsion, integration, and emerging regulations (SC-VTOL).
Recommended. There are also internal challenges and consortiums.
Yes. Online/hybrid modality with planned labs and visa support (see “Visa & Residence”).