In this branch of study you will be the students are trained to apply analytical methods and numerical simulations for analysing, design and verification of power electronic converters, electrical machines and drives. Laboratory experiments with power electronic converters, machines and controllers based on Digital Signal Processors are included as well. The Energy Conversion Group has close contact with the industry and several common research projects are going on. The research is focused within the following areas:

• Renewable Sources of Energy: Within wind and wave energy, we are working on developing cost-optimal power electronics and electrical machines which enable best utilization of the energy sources with respect to energy-efficiency and environmental issues; in a system either connected to existing electrical infrastructure or by conversion to mechanical energy. We are heavily involved in wind energy research.
• Maritime systems and components: Propulsion of ships by help of standard diesel engines are in many cases a non-optimal utilization of the energy. Today an increased use of diesel electrical propulsion of ships can be seen. New power electronics and electrical machines are developed for propulsion and thrusters. Knowledge is developed on how such large motor drives will influence the autonomous power systems on-board. The development of new integrated electrical systems for replacement of hydraulic systems (top-side as well as subsea) is an important area for research.

The technology the Energy Conversion Group is focusing on is:

• Power Electronics: Converter analyses and design.
• Electrical Machines: Design of Permanent Magnet Machines
• Electrical Drives: Sensorless Control of Induction Machines, Permanent Magnet Machines and Synchronous Machines