ELEC-E8403 - Converter Techniques D, Lecture, 9.1.2025-9.4.2025

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Students will understand the operating principles of relevant ac-dc, dc-ac and ac-ac converters used in various applications. She/he can select the relevant converter for a specific conversion purpose. This includes applications in industry and households, as well as in power systems and renewable energy. The student will know the modulation principles used in different converters, and be able to dimension the main circuit of the converters.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 09.01.2025 - 09.04.2025

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Jorma Kyyrä

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

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    The depth of analysis is more thorough than in the basic course ELEC-E8412. Topics discussed are ac-dc, dc-ac and ac-ac converters. The underlining difference is on line-frequency commutation or self-commutation where pulse width modulation is used. Also, the use of voltage and current sources as the intermediate dc-bus are studied. High voltage dc transmission (HVDC), filtering of line-currents and compensation of reactive power are also included.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

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    The course includes lectures and exercises. In addition mandatory laboratory exercises and simulation exercises need to be done before passing the course. Exam.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Contact teaching, independent studies and work-based learning, revision, exam.

DETAILS

Study Material

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    Andrzej M. Trzynadlowski: Introduction to modern power electronics, 2nd edition, 2010, Wiley&Sons ISBN: 978-0-470-40103-3 and other material distributed during the course. 

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    7 Affordable and Clean Energy

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

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    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Spring III - IV
    2025-2026 Spring III - IV

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