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Elelctrical Egineering (Power)

AppliedControlof Power ElectronicsConverter Applications

EE4408
3 hours English

AppliedControlof Power ElectronicsConverter Applications

Applied Control of Power Electronics Converter Applications
EE4401 Electrical Machines (1)
3 hours One requisite
EE4402 Electrical Power Systems
3 hours One requisite
1 Introduction to the concepts of distributed generation (DG) and microgrids
2 Modeling of pulse width modulated (PWM) power converters
3 Introduction to control design of PWM power electronic converters
4 Stationary frame (??-frame), and synchronous frame (dq-frame) representations of three-phase VSC systems
5 Controller design of three-phase grid-connected VSC systems
6 Introduction to the instantaneous power theory
7 Real/reactive power control in three-phase VSC systems: current-mode vs. voltage-mode control
8 Introduction to power management strategies in microgrids and Application Examples
1.1 Mapped to: KLO1

Explain the modelling and control of power electronics.

Teaching Strategy Traditional lecture
Assessment Methods Assignments Midterm Exam Final Exam
1.2 Mapped to: KLO1

Explain the concept differences between current and voltage controller.

Teaching Strategy Traditional lecture
Assessment Methods Assignments Midterm Exam Final Exam
1.3 Mapped to: KLO1

Explain the stationary and synchronuous reference frames.

Teaching Strategy Traditional lecture
Assessment Methods Assignments Midterm Exam Final Exam
2.1 Mapped to: KLO2,3

The student will be able to understand the required controller method based on the converter application.

Teaching Strategy Traditional lecture
Assessment Methods Assignments Midterm Exam Final Exam
2.2 Mapped to: KLO2,3

The student will be able to develop the controller loop of the converter in a simulation environment.

Teaching Strategy Traditional lecture
Assessment Methods Assignments Midterm Exam Final Exam
3.1 Mapped to: KLO 6,8

Demonstrate the importance of and engage in Life-long learning

Teaching Strategy Traditional Lectures at a proficient level
Assessment Methods Assignments, Midtern Exam, Final Exam
3.2 Mapped to: KLO 6,8

Conduct professionally and responsibly.

Teaching Strategy Traditional Lectures at a proficient level
Assessment Methods Assignments, Midtern Exam, Final Exam
3.3 Mapped to: KLO 6,8

Communicate in written form

Teaching Strategy Traditional Lectures at a proficient level
Assessment Methods Assignments, Midtern Exam, Final Exam
3.4 Mapped to: KLO 6,8

Handle tools and materials and apply rules for equipment & personal safety.

Teaching Strategy Traditional Lectures at a proficient level
Assessment Methods Assignments, Midtern Exam, Final Exam
Assessment
Weight
HW Assignments
10%
Midterm Examination
20%
Term Project
30%
Final Examination
40%
Total
100%