Loss Calculation of a DC/DC Converter using MATLAB
Any device has power losses and the calculation of power losses helps in evaluating and improving the quality of the device. In this project, the students will perform loss calcula…
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Design Concepts of Power Electronic Converters for Industries
A 3 month course which covers the design concepts of power electronic converters. The course is designed form an industry perspective with 2 projects
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Content
- 25 hours
- Projects
- 2
- Mode
- Online
OverviewWhat you'll
What you'll
be able to do.
- The students will gain a thorough knowledge of power electronic converters for industries.
- During the coursework, the students will learn the following concepts:
- Basics of power electronics
- Switching methods
- Power converters
- Design and modeling
- Also, they will learn about magnetics design, cooling system design, boost converter modeling & design, and inverter modeling & design
- The course will give an overview of the software tools such as MATLAB, which is widely used in the industry.
- The students are exposed to the modern trends and standard practices being followed in the industry right now.
- This course forms the foundation for anyone wanting to pursue a career in electric vehicles, renewable energy, microgrids, energy storage, power supply design.
Tools you'll use
MATLAB
Curriculum12 modules,
12 modules,
built with industry.
01Design Concepts of Power Electronic Converters for Industries
- Power Electronics and their Industrial ApplicationsW01
In this module, the students will learn about the basics of power electronics, different types of power converters that are used in industry, and their applications. The topics include
- Basics of Power Electronics
- Types of Power Converters and their Applications – DC/DC, AC/DC, DC/AC, and AC/AC Converters
- Power Converter Components and Design StandardsW02
The successful design of Power converters requires efficient component selection. Another major part of the design is meeting the different Industry standards. In this module, the students will learn about different power electronic components and an overview of the industry standards.
- Introduction to Power Components
- Industry Standards
- Power Switching DevicesW03
The heart of every power converter is a switching device, and in this module, the students will learn which devices are used in different topologies, and why?
- Types of Power Switching Devices – MOSFETs, IGBT, SCR, and Thyristor
- Selection of Switching Device based on Application
- IGBT and MOSFET Datasheet Overview and Analysis
- Wide Band Gap DevicesW04
With the evolution of semiconductor technology, wide bandgap devices are now popular with the benefits of higher switching frequency, reducing the overall size of the power converter. In this module, the students will learn the following topics
- Introduction to Wide Band Gap Devices
- SiC and GaN MOSFETs Overview
- Design and Processing of WBG Power Devices
- Selection of WBG Devices
- Switching Methods for Power Electronics DevicesW05
In this module, the students will learn how to operate a DC/DC converter or DC/AC converter with different switching methods and understand their pros and cons. The topics include
- Different Switching Methods and Theory
- Deep Dive into Sinusoidal PWM and Space Vector PWM Strategy
- Controls Theory and Modeling of Closed Loop Buck ConverterW06
Modeling a power electronics converter in real-world application requires regulation of output voltage/current. In this module, the students will learn the basics of control systems and transfer function derivation. Also, they will learn about Buck Converter Design and analyze the transfer function. The topics include
- Basics of Control Systems
- Laplace Transforms
- Derivation of Transfer Function
- Transfer Function Analysis of Buck Converter
- Introduction to MagneticsW07
Magnetic design is crucial in any power supply, DC-DC converter applications, gate driver design. In this module, the students will investigate the different concepts of magnetic design and design a push-pull transformer. The topics include
- Basics of Magnetic Design
- Inductor Design
- Design of Gate Driver Transformer
- Power Electronic TopologiesW08
The first step in implementing any power converter is to determine which topology suits the desired application. In this module, the students will learn different inverter topologies that are used in the industry. The topic include
- Single-level Inverter
- Multi-level Inverter
- Neutral point Clamped Inverter
- Matrix Converter
- Cyclo Converter
- Single Phase InvertersW09
Inverters are one of the most essential power conversion devices, that can be found on UPS, TV, Electric Vehicles, Substations, etc. In this module, the students will understand the basics of inverter and single-phase inverter design. The topics include
- Basics of Inverter
- Single-phase and Three-phase Inverters
- Modeling of 3 Phase Inverter
- Introduction to Electric DrivesW10
Electric vehicles and other industrial applications rely upon rotating machines, and both DC and AC machines are widely used. In this module, the students will learn about the basics of electromagnetics and the necessary background needed to understand AC machines.
- Fundamentals of Electromagnetics
- Types of Machines
- Losses in Electric Machines
- Introduction to PMSM and IM
- Cooling System DesignW11
In this module, the students will learn about the types of heat losses in power electronics devices, how to model them, and design an efficient cooling system. The topics include
- Switching and Conduction Losses
- Understanding the Power Losses from the IGBT Datasheet
- Calculation of Power Loss for Three-phase Inverter
- Deriving Efficiency of a Three-phase Inverter
- Design and Selection of Cooling System
- Snubbers & DC link CapacitorW12
While designing any high-frequency power converter, the major challenge that a designer faces is on suppressing the switching transients on the switching devices. Since most of the failures on switching devices are because of high voltage transients. In this last module, the students will learn about the Snubbers, their applications, and their design. The topics include
- Theory of Snubbers
- Types of Snubber Topologies
- Calculation of Snubber Parameters
- DC Link Capacitors
- Power Electronics and their Industrial ApplicationsW01
Industry projects2 projects
2 projects
you'll ship.
Our projects are designed by experts in the industry to reflect industry standards. By working through our projects, Learners will gain a practical understanding of what they will take on at a larger-scale in the industry. In total, there are 2 Projects that are available in this program.
Modeling of 3 Phase Inverter for Electric Vehicle Application
Electric vehicles are replacing the conventional IC engine vehicles, and a three-phase inverter is one of the important components of an EV. In this project, the students will desi…
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FAQQuestions,
Questions,
answered.
What will I learn from this course?
You will learn the fundamentals of power electronics, power converters, and switching models to model, design, and run actual power converters. You will also learn software like MATLAB to design and model power-electronic convertors and PSIM for circuit simulation.
What are the prerequisites for the power converting course?
You will need a basic understanding of electrical engineering concepts like circuit theory, power electronics basics, understanding of MATLAB and Simulink, and controls theory.
Does the course provide an EV industry-related real-time project?
Yes, The focus of project 2 of the course concentrates on EV applications with the help of an induction motor.
What is the duration of the Design Concepts of Power Electronic Converters for Industries course?
You can complete the course in only three months.
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