Activities at FHNW
- Lecturer for drive control and analogue technology at the FHNW Institute of Automation
- Deputy Head Bachelor in Electrical and Information Technology
Teaching
- Drive control technology (Systems Engineering)
- Analog technology (Systems Engineering)
- Basics laboratory (Electrical and Computer Engineering)
- Drive technology (MAS Automation Management)
Research
- Drive Control technology
- Electrical automation
Profile
Biography
Professional activities
Since 2020
Lecturer at the FHNW Institute of Automation
FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland
School of Engineering and Environment, Windisch
2013 - 2020
ABB Switzerland Ltd., Business Unit Mining: Team leader „Drive System Development“
Since 2013
Part-time lecturer at ABB Technikerschule Baden in the subjects:
- Electrical Engineering
- Digital technology 1 and 2
- Introduction to programming
2011 - 2013
ABB Switzerland Ltd., Business Unit Mining: Technical Product Responsible for Cycloconverter
2007 - 2013
ABB Switzerland Ltd., Business Unit Mining: Project engineer for Drive systems in the mining sector
Studies
2005 - 2007
University of Applied Sciences Dresden: Master's degree in electrical engineering and electronics with a specialization in electrical drives and controls
2002 - 2003
Northern Arizona University (NAU), Machine perception laboratory: Student thesis on the subject of object recognition using modern image processing methods
2001 - 2005
University of Applied Sciences Dresden: Degree in electrical engineering and electronics
Publications
- M. Pischtschan, S. Belz, M. Perrucci, " HPGR roller life extension with dynamic load sharing" Article in Cement International, 2018, Cement International 16(5):32-37
- N. Vijayakumar, M. Pischtschan, N. Umbricht, A. Faulstich, "Application of STATCOM for the operation of high-power drives in a weak power system network", ABB Mining User Conference, 03-05 May, 2017, Stockholm, Sweden
- M. Perrucci, M. Pischtschan, J. Ferreau, "Increasing throughput, reducing energy consumption and minimizing wear on grinding mills with an advanced ring-geared mill drive control", Sixth International Conference on Semi-autogenous & High Pressure Grinding Technology (SAG 2015), Vancouver, Canada
- M. Pischtschan, N. Vijayakumar, "Selbstdiagnose von Antriebssystemen zur Zustandsüberwachung und verbesserten Instandhaltung", Einsatz mobiler Lösungen in Instandhaltung & Service, 11. Anwenderforum, 21-22. October, 2015, Düsseldorf, Deutschland
- V. Nadipuram, M. Pischtschan, N. Vijayakumar, F. Zwicky, "Intelligent drive systems for High Pressure Grinding Rollers - Improve availability, productivity and roller life", ABB Mining User Conference, 12-15 November, 2014, Vancouver, Canada
- M. Pischtschan, N. Vijayakumar, "Sensorlose Zustandsdiagnose von Antriebssträngen und Prozessen durch Auswertung elektrischer Signale von frequenzumrichtergespeisten Hochleistungsmotoren", 10. Kolloquium für Instandhaltung, Diagnose und Anlagenüberwachung, 19-20 Nov., 2014, Aachen, Deutschland
Patents
- EP3097979A1: Method for determining a lifting angle and method for positioning a grinding mill
- EP14167575.1A: Roller mill and method for controlling a roller mill