Power Electronic Systems II

Subject

Converter dynamics and control: State Space Averaging, transfer functions, controller design, impact of the input filter on the converter transfer functions.
Performance data of single-phase and three-phase systems: effect of different loss components on the efficiency characteristics, linear and non-linear single phase loads, power flow of general three-phase systems, space vector calculus.
Modeling and control of three-phase PWM rectifiers: system characterization using rotating coordinates, control structure, transfer functions, operation with symmetrical and unsymmetrical mains voltages.
Scaling laws of transformers and electromechanical actuators.
Drives with permanent magnet synchronous machines: basic function, modeling, field-oriented control.
Unidirectional AC/DC converters and AC/AC converters: voltage and current DC link converters, indirect and direct matrix converters.

Additional information is given at: https://moodle-app2.let.ethz.ch

Written Aids

  • Written summary (10 A4 pages, double sided)
  • Pocket calculator without comm. interfaces (see table here)
  • No lecture notes/slides, no exercises/solutions
  • No old exams, no communication devices

It is not allowed to store textfiles/PDFs or similar things on the pocket calculator (e.g.  via Notefolio by TI). The pocket calculators must not have infrared/optical or a wireless interface.

(errors and omissions excepted - for details please check the official course catalogue)

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