Power and Energy
Systems
By:
Mauro Godinho
Jenny Hamway
ELE754: Power Electronics
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
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
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
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
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DC
converter, SCR rectifier, and IGBT
inverter operation/induction motor control
ELE754: Power Electronics
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Essential courses for anyone
considering a career in power, or
wants to have a background in power
applications
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