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Converter Techniques

Aalto University via Aalto University Executive Education

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Provider

Aalto University Executive Education
Pricing

Paid Course
Languages

English
Certificate

Certificate Available
Effort

54 hours
Sessions

Self-Paced
Level

Intermediate

Found in

Power Electronics Courses

Power electronics and its applications are vital in various industries for efficient and reliable energy conversion and control. Power electronics and its applications play a crucial role across industries, enabling efficient and reliable energy conversion and control. The Converter Techniques online course is a continuation of the basic course in Power Electronics, focusing on three-phase converters commonly used in power electronics. This course explores various converter types, including AC-DC, DC-AC, and AC-AC converters, with a strong emphasis on the principles that differentiate each type.

Syllabus

Learning Outcomes

After taking the course, you will be able to:

Understand the different converter types for three-phase conversions, ac-dc, dc-ac and ac-ac
Calculate reactive power consumption of thyristor converters
Understand the difference between voltage- and current sourced converters
Analyze power electronics with space-vector theory
Construct different pulse-width modulation techniques with phase quantities or space-vector
Understand the basics of filtering of harmonics

For Whom?

This online course is suitable for people interested in power electronics. The course delves deeper into the realm of power converters with a primary focus on three-phase systems.

Prerequisite: To ensure a smooth and comprehensive learning experience in the course, students should have a good understanding of power electronics. You may already have prior knowledge on your own, or you can acquire it by completing the Power Electronics course before taking this course. You also need to know how to analyze electric circuits.