Power and Energy

Power and Energy
Systems

By:

Mauro Godinho

Jenny Hamway

ELE754: Power Electronics

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Summary:

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Solid state converters and microprocessor
control

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Switch mode converters, diode and SCR
rectifiers, current/voltage source
inverters, and programming techniques

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Converter analysis and design

ELE754: Power Electronics

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Why choose this course?

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Many practical industrial applications such
as motor speed control, switch mode
power supplies, and UPS

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Learn how to use assembly language
programming to control power converters

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Converter analysis design

ELE754: Power Electronics

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How has this course helped in thesis?

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Solar Tracker with Bi
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directional
Converter

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Utilizes an inverter learned in this course
to take DC output power from the solar
panel and convert it to AC for household
use

ELE754: Power Electronics

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What does this course entail?

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Two quizzes, one midterm, final, three
labs (as of Fall 2008)

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Labs: Microprocessor controlled DC
-
DC
converter, SCR rectifier, and IGBT
inverter operation/induction motor control

ELE754: Power Electronics

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Was this course worthwhile?

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YES!!

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If you plan on doing a thesis in the power
field, or plan on working in the power
industry, this course is essential

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All 4
th

year power thesis require some
type of power converter

ELE847: Advanced
Electromechanical Systems

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Summary:

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Modeling and simulation of
electromechanical in Simulink

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Modeling of DC motors, induction
machines, solid state converters, and
motor speed control techniques

ELE847: Advanced
Electromechanical Systems

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Why choose this course?

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Modeling of electromechanical systems
widely used in industry

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Practical course geared towards industrial
applications

ELE847: Advanced
Electromechanical Systems

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How has this course helped in thesis?

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Students become very familiar with Simulink and
its applications

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If you thesis requires use of Simulink or
PowerSim, this course gives all the basics

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How can this course help in finding a job?

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Can help with finding automation or power jobs
with electromechanical aspects

ELE847: Advanced
Electromechanical Systems

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What does this course entail?

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Midterm, final, 4 labs, and a lab project

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All labs and lab project are done in
Simulink

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Labs: DC motor dynamic performance/
speed control, induction motor dynamic
performance, PWM inverters, and
induction motor drives


ELE847: Advanced
Electromechanical Systems

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Was this course worthwhile?

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Yes!

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Course is comprehensive and gives a
solid understanding of electromechanical
systems with a relevant lab component

Conclusion

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Essential courses for anyone
considering a career in power, or
wants to have a background in power
applications

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Questions?