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Subject
Power converters
General details of the subject
- Mode
- Face-to-face degree course
- Language
- English
Description and contextualization of the subject
This course examines the application of electronics to energy conversion and control. Topics covered include: modelling, analysis, and control techniques; design of power circuits including inverters, rectifiers, and DC-DC converters; and characteristics of power semiconductor devices. Numerous application examples will be presented such as MPPT systems, power supplies, and grid connected inverters.In the event that the sanitary conditions prevent the realization of a teaching activity and / or face-to-face evaluation, a non-face-to-face modality will be activated of which the students will be informed promptly
Teaching staff
| Name | Institution | Category | Doctor | Teaching profile | Area | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALBERRO ASTARBE, MIKEL | University of the Basque Country | Profesorado Titular De Universidad | Doctor | Bilingual | Electronic Technology | mikel.alberro@ehu.eus |
| MARTINEZ DE ALEGRIA MANCISIDOR, IÑIGO | University of the Basque Country | Profesorado Agregado | Doctor | Bilingual | Electronic Technology | inigo.martinezdealegria@ehu.eus |
Competencies
| Name | Weight |
|---|---|
| Students should have updated knowledge about the advanced working techniques and methodologies related to the field of Smartgrids and distributed generation, particularly from the point of view of their control. | 5.0 % |
| Awareness and application of the concepts and specifications of Smartgrids, their topologies, constituent components and basic dimensioning. | 20.0 % |
| Design of control laws locally for the different components of Smartgrids, particularly Distributed Generation units. | 35.0 % |
| Evaluating and validating models and drivers of different components of Smartgrids, through simulations and experimental testing, using different computing and prototyping tools. | 30.0 % |
| Students should be able to communicate about the projects carried out working in multidisciplinary and multilingual national and international teams of professionals and researchers operating in the field of Smartgrids. | 10.0 % |
Study types
| Type | Face-to-face hours | Non face-to-face hours | Total hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture-based | 10 | 15 | 25 |
| Applied classroom-based groups | 5 | 7.5 | 12.5 |
| Applied laboratory-based groups | 10 | 15 | 25 |
| Applied computer-based groups | 5 | 7.5 | 12.5 |
Training activities
| Name | Hours | Percentage of classroom teaching |
|---|---|---|
| Drawing up reports and presentations | 4.0 | 0 % |
| Exercises | 25.0 | 40 % |
| Expositive classes | 10.0 | 100 % |
| Presentation of projects | 1.0 | 100 % |
| Solving practical cases | 20.0 | 47 % |
| Systematised study | 15.0 | 0 % |
Assessment systems
| Name | Minimum weighting | Maximum weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Practical tasks | 10.0 % | 40.0 % |
| Presentations | 0.0 % | 20.0 % |
| Questions to discuss | 5.0 % | 20.0 % |
| Written examination | 30.0 % | 70.0 % |
Ordinary call: orientations and renunciation
30% of the assessment grade is assigned to the lab work70% of the assessment is assigned by a final exam of the problems and theoretical contents of the course
Extraordinary call: orientations and renunciation
An exam with two separate parts (lab exam 30%, theoretical contents 70%) will be used to assess the students work in the extraordinary call.If any of the separate parts was passed in the ordinary call, the corresponding part will be assessed using this result.
Temary
Introduction to power electronics. Scope of application. Basic principles. Resolution methodology.DC/DC conversion. Basic topologies. Continuous and discontinuous driving mode. Isolated topologies PWM regulation Applications
Rectifiers. Single-phase rectifiers. Three-phase rectifiers. Applications.
Inverters. Single-phase inverters. Three-phase inverters. Multilevel inverters. Applications.
Modulation. PWV. SVM. Harmonic elimination.
Power semiconductors.
Thermal Calculation. Static calculation. Dynamic calculation. Thermal cycling.
Converter design.
Bibliography
Compulsory materials
Documentation of the subject's web page. Accessible at: https://egela.ehu.eus/Basic bibliography
"Electrónica de Potencia" Daniel W. Hart. Ed. Prentice Hall."Power Electronics: Converters, Applications and Design" N.
¿Mohan. Ed. Jophn Wiley and Sons.
"Problemas de Electrónica de Potencia" Andrés Barrado, Antonio Lázaro, Prentice Hall.
"Electrónica de Potencia: Componentes, topologías y equipos" Salvador Martinez García, Juan Andrés Gualda Gil, Ed.
Thomson.
"Electrónica de Potencia" M. Rashid Ed. Prentice Hall.
In-depth bibliography
Fundamentals of Power Electronics, R.W. Erickson, Kluwer.Application Manual: Power Semiconductors A. Wintrich, U. Nicolai, W. Tursky, T. Reimann. SEMIKRON International GmbH. http://www.semikron.com/download/assets/pdf/application_handbook/application_manual_complete.pdf
Principles and Elements of POWER ELECTRONICS: Devices, Drivers, Applications, and Passive Components B.W. Williams, ISBN 978-0-9553384-0-3 © Barry W Williams 2006
Journals
IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics: Estado del arte en Electrónica de Potencia, con contenidos bastante avanzados y complejos, pero con algunos artículos de los que los alumnos pueden extraer nociones básicas importantes.Bodo's Power Systems: Información del mercado de la Electrónica de potencia, de manera que los alumnos puedan conocer los elementos que pueden utilizar para el diseño y fabricación de convertidores de potencia.
Links
http://cusp.umn.edu/: Consortium of Universities for Sustainable Power (CUSP);http://www.semikron.com : El apartado Knowledge base contiene gran cantidad de información técnica
http://www.pwrx.com/LibrarySearch.aspx: Gran cantidad de documentos técnicos con aspectos prácticos de convertidores
de potencia.
http://www.pels.org/ : IEEE Power Electronics Society.
http://www.powerguru.org : Foro de discusión de electrónica de potencia