Control of Power Electronic Systems

2nd Level of Study, 1st Year, Summer Semester

Students will acquire knowledge in the theory and applications of control of power electronic systems. They will learn how to analyze, model, design, and simulate control structures and algorithms for advanced power electronic converters used in modern applications such as renewable energy systems, electromobility, controlled DC and AC electric drives, and battery energy storage systems. Students will gain an understanding of the control of PWM-controlled rectifiers, bidirectional DC–DC converters, power factor correction (PFC) converters, and indirect frequency converters through simulation studies. Furthermore, they will learn to use automatic code generation techniques in the PLECS and Simulink environments and acquire basic skills in controlling power electronic systems using digital signal microcontrollers. During laboratory exercises, students will design basic control systems for DC converters and PWM-controlled rectifiers with bidirectional power flow. Using a laboratory model of a universal three-phase bridge converter, they will learn, through automatic code generation, how to control switched-mode converters as well as inverter/rectifier systems with unity power factor and bidirectional power flow. Students will gain experience in the use of modern measurement equipment, Rapid Control Prototyping (RCP) systems, and sensor data processing. Laboratory work will also help students improve their teamwork and presentation skills. As a result, students will acquire comprehensive knowledge that will support their further studies in advanced control-related courses and prepare them for professional careers as power electronics specialists.