The course aims to give the students basic knowledge of the design and manner of operation of power electronic converters. It shall give the students a broad understanding of the vital role of power electronics in introducing renewable energy, in the power system and how it may enhance energy saving. Through problemsolving, laboratory exercises and projects the students shall develop a physical undertanding of the theory presented in the course.
Contents:
Sustainable energy technologies as wind energy, solar power, wave energy, Fuel cells and hydrogen and gas are described. The use of power electronics is described in detail. Convertion, control and monitoring of electric energy with the use of semiconductors. Methods for analyzing converters including resonance converters for design. Selection of converter topologies, power semiconductors and passive elements. Design of heat sinks and magnetic components. Industrial applications like SMPSs, UPSs and induction heating. Power electronics in the power system is described, like HVDC, FACTS and static reactive compensation.
Activites:
Lectures and exercises, all in English. Compulsory laboratory experiments. Project work that will be presented in a seminar in November 2006. The final evaluation will be based on a written examination (counting 50%), two mid-term examinations(counting 40% based on % fulfillment) and the project with a presentation (counting 10 %). Final grading will be from A to F. Postponed/repeated exams may be oral.
NTNU, 7491 Trondheim, tlf. 73 59 50 00.
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Ansvarlig redaktør: Informasjonssjef Christian Fossen
