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.
  • 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

  • Canvas. Tutoring by teaching assistants. Meetings with teacher by appointment.
  • FYS230, FYS235
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Students must complete two mandatory numerical simulations and two compulsory laboratory assignments. The mandatory activities account for 40% (A-F) of the final grade.
  • 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

  • M-MF, M-IØ, M-MPP
  • No
  • Special requirements in Science