Learning Outcomes:
🎓By the end of the module, students will have acquired the necessary knowledge and skills to design, analyze, and implement power electronic solutions for a wide range of applications, including photovoltaic systems, wind turbines, active power filters, power factor correction, and reactive power compensation. They will be able to evaluate the advantages and limitations of power electronic converters, make informed design decisions, and contribute to the development of efficient, reliable, and sustainable power systems.
👩🏻💻In this module, students learn how to utilize the software tools such as Matlab (Simulink), EasyEDA or Altium, and STM32CubeIDE.
👩🏻🔧In this module, students learn about the hardware implementation of a power converter, which involves selecting components, designing a printed circuit board (PCB), assembling the components, and implementing a control system.
Indicative Module Content:
Applications of Power Electronic Converters are divided in to four major sections with content as follows:
1) Applications of Power Electronic Converters for the Renewable Energy Sources:
Power electronic converters are employed in renewable energy systems, including solar Photo-Voltaic (PV) and Wind Energy Conversion System (WECS). They facilitate efficient energy conversion, enabling the integration of renewable energy sources into the grid.
2) Applications of Power Electronic Converters for the Distribution Power System:
Power electronic converters are used in Active Power Filter (APF) to mitigate power quality issues such as harmonics, reactive power, and voltage fluctuations. They compensate for the non-linear loads, improving power factor and reducing system disturbances.
3) Applications of Power Electronic Converters for the Transmission Power System:
Power electronic converters are crucial in HVDC transmission systems, which enable efficient long-distance transmission of electricity over high-voltage DC lines. Power electronic converters are utilized in FACTS devices, such as Static Var Compensators (SVC) and Static Synchronous Compensators (STATCOM), to enhance power system stability, voltage control, and reactive power compensation.
4) Applications of Power Electronic Converters for the Consumers:
Power converters are employed in battery chargers for portable electronic devices, Electric Vehicle (EV), and Energy Storage System (ESS). Power electronic converters are employed in Power Factor Correction (PFC) systems to improve the power factor of the loads. Power converters are utilized in LED lighting systems to convert AC power to the appropriate DC voltage and current levels required to power the LEDs. Power electronic converters play a significant role in AC motor drives, enabling precise control of motor speed, torque, and operation.