Power electronic application in smart grids

Course contents

• Brief introduction to power electronics
• Different topologies of power electronics converter (AC/DC, DC/DC converter interfaces of distributed energy resources)
• Power electronic applications and power quality (grid side filters of inverters/converters and their design), PQC – Power quality conditioners, charging of electric vehicles and effect of power quality, FACTS, SVC, STATCOM
• Wind turbine systems
• PV system
• Battery energy storage system
• Visiting lecturer from industry
• DC, hybrid AC/DC distribution/Microgrid
• Power electronics based solid-state transformers for future smart grids, or power electronics based circuit-breakers e.g. for future microgrids

Learning outcomes

After completing this course successfully, the student

• understands basic concept of power electronics systems and semi-conductor switches as well as power electronic converter topologies, their control dynamics and design for power electronic devices / interfaces
• has knowledge about power electronic applications and power quality as well as wind, PV, and BESS systems power electronics interface and power electronics based solid-state transformers for future smart grids.

Moreover, course develops lifelong learning and interpersonal skills.

Teaching schedule

Lectures in Zoom:

• 14-16 12.09., 19.09., 26.09., 03.10. and 10.10.2022
• 12-14 27.10., 03.11., 10.11., 17.11. and 24.11.2022
• 9-12 Zoom Simulation 28.11. and 01.12.2022

Completion methods

Real-time lectures and exercises, the recordings are available afterwards.

More information in University of Vaasa’s course page.

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