About this course

This course provides a foundation for power electronics principles and applications in renewable energy.

Topics:

1) Introduction to power electronics components, converters, and applications

2) Power conversion efficiency and power quality analysis

3) Analysis of power electronics converters: AC/DC; DC/DC; DC/AC converters

4) Power electronics applications in renewable energy: Wind turbines, PV systems, energy storage systems and electric vehicles

Learning outcome

Upon successful completion of this course, students are expected to:

  • Understand the fundamental principles of power electronics and their applications in renewable energy systems, including wind, solar photovoltaics, and energy storage systems.
  • Analyze and design basic power electronic circuits used in renewable energy systems, such as rectifiers, inverters, and converters, considering efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in simulating and testing power electronic circuits using laboratory equipment and software tools and interpret experimental results to validate theoretical concepts and design principles.

  • Learning activities

    LECTURES: Teaching through lectures.

    CALCULATION EXERCISES: Calculation exercises will be given throughout the course.

    NUMERICAL SIMULATIONS: Two numerical simulation exercises

    LABORATORY EXERCISES: Two laboratory exercises

  • Teaching support

    Canvas. Tutoring by teaching assistants. Meetings with teacher by appointment.

  • Syllabus

    Literature posted on Canvas.

  • Prerequisites

    FYS230, FYS235

  • Recommended prerequisites

    FYS236, FYS272, TEL240

  • Assessment method

    Students must complete two mandatory numerical simulations and two compulsory laboratory assignments. The mandatory activities account for 40% (A-F) of the final grade.

    Final written exam (60%): 3.5 hours, A-F

    Final grade: A-F



    Assignment Karakterregel: Letter grades School exam Karakterregel: Letter grades Hjelpemiddel: B1 Calculator handed out, no other aids

  • About use of AI

    Assignments and lab reports (40%):K1 - no use of AI

    Written school exam (60%): K1 - no use of AI

    Descriptions of AI-category codes.

  • Examiner scheme

    The external and internal examiners jointly prepare the exam questions and the correction manual. The external examiner reviews the internal examiner's examination results by correcting a random sample of candidates' exams as a calibration according to the Department's guidelines for examination markings.

  • Teaching hours

    The teaching period consists of 3 weeks.

    Lectures: 5 x 3 hours x 2 weeks = 30 hours.

    Calculation exercises: 5 x 2 hours x 2 weeks = 20 hours.

    The last week is dedicated to simulation & laboratory exercises and self-study.

    Laboratory exercises: 2 x 4 hours = 8 hours

  • Preferential right

    M-MF, M-IØ, M-MPP

  • Reduction of credits

    No

  • Admission requirements

    Special requirements in Science