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Power and Energy Systems

By: Mauro Godinho Jenny Hamway

ELE754: Power Electronics

 Summary: – Solid state converters and microprocessor control – Switch mode converters, diode and SCR rectifiers, current/voltage source inverters, and programming techniques – Converter analysis and design

ELE754: Power Electronics

 Why choose this course?

– Many practical industrial applications such as motor speed control, switch mode power supplies, and UPS – Learn how to use assembly language programming to control power converters – Converter analysis design

ELE754: Power Electronics

 How has this course helped in thesis?

– Solar Tracker with Bi-directional Converter – 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?

– Two quizzes, one midterm, final, three labs (as of Fall 2008) – Labs: Microprocessor controlled DC-DC converter, SCR rectifier, and IGBT inverter operation/induction motor control

ELE754: Power Electronics

 Was this course worthwhile?

– YES!!

– If you plan on doing a thesis in the power field, or plan on working in the power industry, this course is essential – All 4 th year power thesis require some type of power converter

ELE847: Advanced Electromechanical Systems

 Summary: – Modeling and simulation of electromechanical in Simulink – Modeling of DC motors, induction machines, solid state converters, and motor speed control techniques

ELE847: Advanced Electromechanical Systems

 Why choose this course?

– Modeling of electromechanical systems widely used in industry – Practical course geared towards industrial applications

ELE847: Advanced Electromechanical Systems

  How has this course helped in thesis?

– Students become very familiar with Simulink and its applications – If you thesis requires use of Simulink or PowerSim, this course gives all the basics How can this course help in finding a job?

– Can help with finding automation or power jobs with electromechanical aspects

ELE847: Advanced Electromechanical Systems

 What does this course entail?

– Midterm, final, 4 labs, and a lab project – All labs and lab project are done in Simulink – 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?

– Yes!

– 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 Questions?