Subject
Advanced Power Electronics
General details of the subject
- Mode
- Face-to-face degree course
- Language
- Spanish
- English
Description and contextualization of the subject
The course focuses on presenting advanced topics on electrical energy conversion technologies using power semiconductor devices. At first, the fundamentals of power semiconductor devices employed in switch-mode power converters are presented. An introduction to key converter components such as gate drivers, magnetic components and cooling system is given. Methods for designing, modulating and controlling DC/DC and DC/AC switch-mode power electronics converters are analysed. Within this course, DC/DC converters such as flyback, forward, full-bridge and resonant converters are analysed. Moreover, the two-level and three-level DC/AC voltage-source converters are studied with a particular focus on their modulation schemes. The students will be introduced to pulse-width modulation (PWM) schemesas for example, the bipolar and unipolar sinusoidal PWM, voltage cancellation and selective harmonic elimination methods. Emerging converter topologies are briefly discussed. Additionally, computer-aided analysis and simulations of the electrical and thermal performance of power electronic converters are among the course objectives. Finally, the students are introduced to a real-time simulation platform for emulating the converters operation.Teaching staff
| Name | Institution | Category | Doctor | Teaching profile | Area | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLANCO ILZARBE, JESUS MARIA | University of the Basque Country | Profesorado Catedratico De Universidad | Doctor | Not bilingual | Fluid Mechanics | jesusmaria.blanco@ehu.eus |
| ESTEBAN ALCALA, GUSTAVO ADOLFO | University of the Basque Country | Profesorado Titular De Universidad | Doctor | Not bilingual | Fluid Mechanics | gustavo.esteban@ehu.eus |
| PEÑA BANDRES, ALBERTO | University of the Basque Country | Profesorado Agregado | Doctor | Bilingual | Fluid Mechanics | alberto.bandres@ehu.eus |
Competencies
| Name | Weight |
|---|---|
| Skills in cooperation and interdisciplinary collaboration. | 0.0 % |
| Ability to communicate effectively to professionals and non-specialists alike through reports and presentations. | 0.0 % |
| Ability to contribute to innovation and innovation processes. | 0.0 % |
Study types
| Type | Face-to-face hours | Non face-to-face hours | Total hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture-based | 55 | 82.5 | 137.5 |
| Seminar | 8 | 12 | 20 |
| Applied classroom-based groups | 12 | 18 | 30 |
Training activities
| Name | Hours | Percentage of classroom teaching |
|---|---|---|
| Classroom/Seminar/Workshop | 8.0 | 100 % |
| Exercises | 86.0 | 14 % |
| Expositive classes | 55.0 | 100 % |
| Reading and practical analysis | 8.0 | 0 % |
| Systematised study | 30.5 | 0 % |
Assessment systems
| Name | Minimum weighting | Maximum weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Drawing up reports and presentations | 0.0 % | 30.0 % |
| Written examination | 0.0 % | 70.0 % |
Learning outcomes of the subject
After completing the course, the student will:- have an in-depth understanding of the methodologies for designing power electronic converters suitable for DC/DC or DC/AC electrical energy conversion.
- be able to assess the performance of power semiconductor devices and to use these devices in power electronic converters.
- understand and apply advanced modulation schemes for single-phase and three phase switch-mode DC/AC two-level and three-level converters.
- understand electrothermal modelling and control of power electronic converters.
- be able to utilise digital control platforms for emulating and verifying the performance of power electronic converters.
Temary
Lectures. Exercises. Three assignments during the semester that also count in the final grading. Lab exercises.Bibliography
Compulsory materials
N. Mohan, T. M. Undeland, and W. P Robbins: Power Electronics: Converters, Applications and Design¿. 3rd Edition. John Wiley & Sons. 2003.¿ D. G. Holmes and T. Lipo: Pulse Width Modulation for Power Converters: Principles and Practice. Wiley and IEEE press. 2003.
¿ Lecture notes distributed online during the semester.