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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?