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The course is coordinated and taught by Prof. B.G. Fernandes [Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Bombay] Prof. Kishore Chatterjee [Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Bombay]. You will learn the following topics, Application of Power Electronics, Structure of Power Electronics: How structurally power electronics differs from low power analog electronics, Diode rectifiers Applications, AC to DC controlled converters' Three phase half wave ac to dc converter, DC- DC Power Converters etc.

Courses 1, 2, and 3 in this specialization can also be taken for academic credit as part of CU Boulder’s Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree. Enroll here. Courses 5 and 6 will be offered in the degree program soon. Design modern switched-mode power converters; create high-performance control loops around power converters; understand efficiency, power density and cost trade-offs By 2030, 80% of all electrical energy will be processed by power electronics. Professional advantages continue to grow for technical engineers who understand the fundamental principles and technical requirements of modern power conversion systems. This specialization covers design-oriented analysis, modeling and simulation techniques leading to practical engineering of high-performance power electronics systems.

The course discusses power processing electronic circuits like rectifiers, AC voltage controllers, Frequency converters, DC-DC converters and inverters apart from introducing the basics of power semiconductor devices like SCRs, power BJTs, IGBTs, and MOSFETs. The analysis of these power circuits are presented in detail along with the waveforms and control techniques. Finally, applications of power electronic technology in the generation sector, transmission sector and also in day-to-day applications like battery chargers, motor drives, power supplies are described.

Design modern switched-mode power converters; create high-performance control loops around power converters; understand efficiency, power density and cost trade-offs By 2030, 80% of all electrical energy will be processed by power electronics. Professional advantages continue to grow for technical engineers who understand the fundamental principles and technical requirements of modern power conversion systems. This specialization covers design-oriented analysis, modeling and simulation techniques leading to practical engineering of high-performance power electronics systems.

6.622 covers modeling, analysis, design, control, and application of circuits for energy conversion and control. As described by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), power electronics technology "encompasses the use of electronic components, the application of circuit theory and design techniques, and the development of analytical tools toward efficient electronic conversion, control, and conditioning of electric power." Students taking this class will come away with an understanding of the fundamental principles of power electronics, and knowledge of how to both analyze and design power electronic components and systems.

Instructor: Prof. K. Gopakumar, Centre for Electronics Design and Technology, IISc Bangalore. This course deals with topics on the industrial drive system. It focuses on the electric drive, a form of machine equipment designed to convert electric energy into mechanical energy and provide electrical control of this process. The course covers lessons in Converters and control, DC motor drives, Inverters and PWM techniques, and AC motor drives.

This course can also be taken for academic credit as ECEA 5700, part of CU Boulder’s Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree. This course introduces the basic concepts of switched-mode converter circuits for controlling and converting electrical power with high efficiency. Principles of converter circuit analysis are introduced, and are developed for finding the steady state voltages, current, and efficiency of power converters. Assignments include simulation of a dc-dc converter, analysis of an inverting dc-dc converter, and modeling and efficiency analysis of an electric vehicle system and of a USB power regulator. After completing this course, you will: ● Understand what a switched-mode converter is and its basic operating principles ● Be able to solve for the steady-state voltages and currents of step-down, step-up, inverting, and other power converters ● Know how to derive an averaged equivalent circuit model and solve for the converter efficiency A basic understanding of electrical circuit analysis is an assumed prerequisite for this course.

COURSE OUTLINE: The course introduces the basics of power electronic devices and converters. Basic working principles, operating modes and analysis of DC-DC, DC-AC, AC-DC, and AC-AC converters would be covered. Control of power electronic converters is explained. Certain specialized concepts in power electronics like matrix converter, active rectifiers, space vector modulation would be included. ABOUT INSTRUCTOR: He received the B.Sc. degree (Hons.) in physics from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi University, Delhi, India, in 1985; the M.E. degree in electrical engineering from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India, in 1990; and the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from the University of Victoria, Victoria, Canada, in 1994.

Power electronics is a key enabling technology in essentially all electronic systems and is increasingly important in the grid interface of renewable energy sources and in efficient electrical loads. There is, accordingly, a growing need for design engineers equipped with knowledge and skills to actively participate in multidisciplinary teams. The MS-EE on Coursera covers switching power supplies, DC-DC converters, inverters, power factor correction converters, and LED lighting drivers. The power electronics curriculum emphasizes fundamentals and applications in the power electronics field. This domain competency applies to end markets such as power management, portable power, computer systems, medical applications, spacecraft power systems, the automotive industry, renewable energy, and the utilities. The certificate consists of approximately nine months of instruction, and learners in the program will gain significant design experience. The courses are oriented towards engineers who have a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or equivalent experience. Undergraduate EE courses in circuits and electronics are prerequisite knowledge.

Learn the basics of simulating power electronics converters in Simscape. Model a buck converter at varying levels of model fidelity—from an idealized behavior to a fully nonlinear model—and compare their outputs and simulation speeds.

Si, SiC, GaN, LTSpics, DC/DC converters, Inverters, power dissipation, thermal stresses What you'll learn: This course introduces you to the basics of Power Electronics including switches, Inverters, DC/DC converters and all that supported by LTSpiceYou will be able to calculate the power dissipation and thermal stresses for different group of waveforms on switchesYou will be able to analyse the DC/DC Converters: Buck, Boost, Buck BoostYou will be able to analyse the inverters and the current flow in bridgesYou will be able to use LTSpice to test and design different converters and assess its effeciency This course introduces you to the basics of Power Electronics including switches, Inverters, DC/DC converters and all that supported by LTSpice. We cover here how to calculate the power dissipation and thermal stresses for different groups of waveforms on switches by hand and using LTspice. That includes sizing the heat sink and enabling you to decide whether active cooling is required. We introduce you to Silicon, Silicon Carbide and Gallium Nitrate switches and the main differences to enable you to choose the best for an application. You will be able to analyse the DC/DC Converters: Buck, Boost, Buck-Boost and inverters and understand how the current flows in a circuit and to derive the steady state relations between the input and the output.LTSpice is used to validate the calculation and help to calculate a converter efficiency. We use LTSpice to design a closed-loop Buck converter. All that is supported by problem sets and labs. Problem sets are a group of problems that we supply for you to practice your understanding and we supply also the solutions. For the labs we introduce you to some tasks that will help you to conquer LTspice.We are expecting you to engage totally with the course and give enough time to understand each part and practice the problem sets. I am confident that will be an excellent course for you to understand any more advanced topics in power electronics.

This is a core course for the students enrolling for Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering. Power electronics is the application of electronic switching devices for efficient conversion and the control of electrical power. This course will introduce Thyristor family devices and their applications in industrial control circuit.

ABOUT THE COURSE: Electrical power system is growing very fast in a country like India. Thus, the operation of electrical power system becomes more and more complex. To enhance the reliability and to have faster control, there needs power electronics-based devices. There are various NPTEL courses to understand the basic electrical power systems. There are some advanced power system courses, as well. Similarly, there are few basic and advance power electronics courses. The Flexible AC Transmission Systems, popularly known with the acronym FACTS, provide the power electronics based solutions to enhance the capability of electrical power transmission systems. This course focuses the application of these power electronics based solutions in power systems. The course will start with the recapitulation of some basic concepts and modelling of electrical power transmission systems. Then, the mathematical modelling of various FACTS devices will be discussed. Then, the applicability of those devices in mitigating various problems of power transmission systems and in enhancing the performances of power transmission systems will be discussed in detailsINTENDED AUDIENCE: UG and PG students in Electrical Engineering, Industry professionals, PhD research scholarsPREREQUISITES: Electrical Power Systems and Power Electronics basic courseINDUSTRY SUPPORT: Power Grid Corporation of India Limited(POWERGRID), Tata Power, Reliance Power, CESC, all state transmission companies (TRANSCOs), Grid Controller, different load dispatch centers, etc.

The course introduces the basics of power electronic devices and converters. Working principles, operating modes and analysis of AC-DC and DC-DC converters will be covered in detail. A flavour of DC-AC inverter will be introduced at the end of the course. This course uses SPICE simulation as a means for understanding and gaining more insight into the circuits. Control of power electronic converters will be explained. INTENDED AUDIENCE: Undergraduate and post-graduate, including research students, with electrical and electronics engg. background would benefit from the course. Those with background in energy science and engineering and system and control disciplines may also benefit. Industry professionals and researchers in R&D stream will also benefit. PREREQUISITES: Electrical and electronic circuits, network theory and basics of semiconductor physics. INDUSTRY SUPPORT: All industries directly or indirectly using power electronics technology may find the course relevant.

Whether in high-tech applications or traditional industries, or for people's daily needs, there is an urgent need for high-quality, high-efficiency electric power. Power electronic is the technology that turns various primary energy sources into the electric power needed by people with high efficiency. Power electronical technology has a wide range of applications, not only in general industry, communication systems, computer systems, etc., and continues to extend in solar energy, wind power and other clean energy generation, DC power transmission, electric locomotives, urban light rail transportation, ship propulsion, AC and DC power supply power, elevator control, robot control and other fields, and even social daily life and many other applications, the application of power electronical technology has penetrated into all fields of national economy and is one of the important key technologies in the 21st century. It has become an emerging technology spanning three fields: electronics, power and control, a bridge between weak and strong power, and a cornerstone of new energy technology.This course is rich in resources, illustrations, images and intuitive to facilitate students to better grasp the basic theory and basic knowledge of the course, for further study of subsequent courses and to engage in electrical engineering related technical work to lay a certain foundation.

Power electronics is a vital field of electrical and electronics engineering that deals with the conversion, control, and management of electrical energy using semiconductor devices. Learning power electronics is important for Efficient Energy Conversion. Power electronics enables efficient conversion of electrical energy from one form to another, reducing energy losses in power systems, renewable energy applications, and consumer electronics. It is at the heart of electric vehicle (EV) technology, controlling battery management, motor drives, and charging systems. Advancements in this field improve the efficiency, performance, and range of EVs. Many industrial applications, such as motor drives, robotic systems, and automated machinery, rely on power electronic converters and controllers to ensure precise and efficient operation. Learning power electronics is crucial for anyone interested in energy systems, electric vehicles, automation, and modern technology. As industries continue to evolve, expertise in power electronics will remain essential for innovation and sustainable development.

COURSE OUTLINE: This course is suitable for UG (B.Tech) and M.Tech studying in Advance Power Electronics. This course describes modern topics of Power Electronics in terms of switches, topologies and control. Moreover, the proposed course explains the application of Power Electronics in drives, Power Systems and Renewable Energy and other utility. This application of Power Electronics including all these fields has been discussed in detail with advanced switching topology and modern control techniques. Students of B.Tech and M.Tech and participants of the industry will find this course beneficial not only for GATE and other competitive exams but also to help them to upgrade for the fast-changing Power Electronics industry.

Instructor: Prof. Vinod John, Department of Electrical Engineering, IISc Bangalore. Power Electronics (PE) covers a wide range of areas. Some of the larger PE segments are DC to DC converters, inverters, UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply), high voltage DC systems, flexible AC transmission systems, distributed generation, and so on. Among these segments, an emerging area is distributed generation, where the power converter or any converter in general is used as an interface between your energy source and the grid. This course will focus on the distributed generation and the issues of connecting the distributed generation unit with the electrical grid.

Explore the practical applications of power electronics engineering in this comprehensive 12-week course designed to bridge theoretical knowledge with real-world implementation. Delve into the fundamental principles and advanced techniques used in power electronic systems, covering essential topics such as power semiconductor devices, converter circuits, control strategies, and system design methodologies. Learn to analyze and design various power electronic converters including DC-DC converters, AC-DC rectifiers, DC-AC inverters, and AC-AC converters while understanding their applications in renewable energy systems, motor drives, power supplies, and industrial automation. Master the selection criteria for power semiconductor devices, thermal management techniques, and protection schemes essential for reliable power electronic system operation. Gain hands-on experience with simulation tools and practical design considerations including electromagnetic interference, power quality issues, and efficiency optimization. Examine emerging applications in electric vehicles, smart grids, energy storage systems, and sustainable energy technologies. Develop skills in troubleshooting power electronic circuits, understanding failure modes, and implementing preventive maintenance strategies. The course emphasizes industry-relevant case studies and project-based learning to prepare you for professional challenges in power electronics engineering across various sectors including automotive, aerospace, renewable energy, and industrial manufacturing.

Explore the fundamentals of EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) filtering in power electronics through this 47-minute lecture from MIT's Power Electronics course. Delve into the importance of ripple and EMI filtering in preventing interference with other electronic devices, such as radios and televisions. Learn about basic considerations and requirements for designing effective EMI filters, essential knowledge for engineers working with power supplies and electronic systems. Gain insights from instructor David Perreault in this comprehensive introduction to a critical aspect of power electronics design.