Syllabus Information

5.1. Methodological overview

The methodology followed in this course is oriented towards achievement of the learning objectives. During the theory sessions the basic concepts are explained. Exercises and applied problems are also developed in the classroom blackboard. Their purpose is to improve understanding of the different concepts. The methodology is based on the development of academic activities and tasks as concept-tests, theory pills, challenge problem, simulation software, among others.

5.2. Learning tasks

The course includes the following learning tasks: 

• Theory and practice sessions. Lectures with problem sessions and cases of actual application. Student participation through questions and brief discussions is encouraged.
• Laboratory practice sessions. The student will have the instructions of the laboratory practice, previously provided to the start of the session. The teacher provides the information necessary for its development and implementation.
• Supervised tasks. The teacher presents students the solution of a set of problems and real cases related to different topics. These academic tasks are related to the course contents.
• Autonomous work. Its purpose is to encourage the continued study of the student, so the different academic activities are distributed throughout the semester.
• Evaluation tests. The different evaluation activities are used to check the degree of compression and assimilation of knowledge. Its purpose is to determine the skills, abilities and competences acquired by the student.
• Tutorials. Hours for student guidance, identification of learning problems, orientation in the course, review exercises and assignments, etc.

5.3. Syllabus

The course will address the following topics:

Theory sessions

Topic 0. Introduction.
Topic 1. Generalities and Converter Applications.
Topic 2. Power Devices.
Topic 3. Structures and Topologies for converters. Types.
Topic 4. Modulation Strategies.

Practice sessions

• a. Introduction to the use of commercial simulation software for devices and topologies in permanent and transient mode. Solving some basic examples.
• b. Introduction of commercial simulation software to estimate losses on different devices. Application Examples.

5.4. Course planning and calendar

Theory and problems are taught together with the practice sessions according to the schedule established by the School.

Further information concerning the timetable, classroom, office hours, assessment dates and other details regarding this course, will be provided on the first day of class or please refer to the EINA website.

5.5. Bibliography and recommended resources

• BACHA S., MUNTEANU I. and BRATCU A.I. “Power Electronic Converters Modeling and Control: with Case Studies”. Ed. Springer.

• BOSE, Bimal K. “Power Electronics and Variable Frequency Drives. Technology and Applications”. Ed.IEEE Press.

• BOSE, Bimal K. “Modern Power Electronics and AC Drives”. Ed. Prentice Hall PTR.

• ERICKSON R.W. and MAKSIMOVIC D. “Fundamentals of Power Electronics”. Ed. Kluwer Academic Publisher.

• KAZIMIERCZUK M.K. and CZARKOWSKI D. “Resonant Power Converters”. Ed. John Wiley & Sons Inc.

• MOHAN N., UNDELAND T.M. and ROBBINS W.P. “Power Electronics: Converters, Applications, and Design”. Ed. John Wiley & Sons Inc.

• MONMASSON, Eric. “Power Electronics Converters. PWM Strategies and Current Control Techniques”. Ed. John Wiley & Sons Inc. ISTE Ltd.

• SHARKH S.M., ABUSARA M.A., ORFANOUDAKIS G.I. and HUSSAIN B. “Power Electronics Converters for Microgrids”. Ed. WILEY IEEE Press.

• ANAYA O., CAMPOS D. MORENO E. and ADAM G. “Offshore Wind Energy Generation. Control, Protection and Integration to Electrical System”. Ed. Wiley.