FYS378 Power electronics for renewable energy

Credits (ECTS):5

Course responsible:Jagath Sri Lal Senanayaka

Campus / Online:Taught campus Ås

Teaching language:Engelsk

Limits of class size:We have a laboratory capacity of 30 students.

Course frequency:Every second year

Nominal workload:125 hours

Teaching and exam period:

The course starts in the August block. The subject has teaching/assessment in the August block.

First time in August 2024

About this course

This course provides a foundation for power electronics principles and applications in renewable energy.

Topics:

1) Introduction to power electronics components, converters, and applications

2) Power conversion efficiency and power quality analysis

3) Analysis of power electronics converters: AC/DC; DC/DC; DC/AC converters

4) Power electronics applications in renewable energy: Wind turbines, PV systems, energy storage systems and electric vehicles

Learning outcome

Upon successful completion of this course, students are expected to:

Understand the fundamental principles of power electronics and their applications in renewable energy systems, including wind, solar photovoltaics, and energy storage systems.
Analyze and design basic power electronic circuits used in renewable energy systems, such as rectifiers, inverters, and converters, considering efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
Demonstrate proficiency in simulating and testing power electronic circuits using laboratory equipment and software tools and interpret experimental results to validate theoretical concepts and design principles.

Learning activities
LECTURES: Teaching through lectures.
CALCULATION EXERCISES: Calculation exercises will be given throughout the course.
NUMERICAL SIMULATIONS: Two numerical simulation exercises
LABORATORY EXERCISES: Two laboratory exercises
Teaching support
Canvas. Tutoring by teaching assistants. Meetings with teacher by appointment.
Prerequisites
FYS230, FYS235
Recommended prerequisites
FYS236, FYS272, TEL240
Assessment method
Project/simulation/laboratory activities: (40%), A-F
Final written exam (60%): 3.5 hours, A-F
Final grade: A-F

Assignment Grading: Letter grades School exam Grading: Letter grades Permitted aids: B1 Calculator handed out, no other aids
Examiner scheme
The external and internal examiners jointly prepare the exam questions and the correction manual. The external examiner reviews the internal examiner's examination results by correcting a random sample of candidates' exams as a calibration according to the Department's guidelines for examination markings.
Mandatory activity
Students must complete two mandatory numerical simulations and two compulsory laboratory assignments. The mandatory activities account for 40% (A-F) of the final grade.
Teaching hours
The teaching period consists of 3 weeks.
Lectures: 5 x 3 hours x 2 weeks = 30 hours.
Calculation exercises: 5 x 2 hours x 2 weeks = 20 hours.
The last week is dedicated to simulation & laboratory exercises and self-study.
Laboratory exercises: 2 x 4 hours = 8 hours
Preferential right
M-MF, M-IØ, M-MPP
Reduction of credits
No
Admission requirements
Special requirements in Science