1. Power and Energy Systems By: Mauro Godinho Jenny Hamway

2. ELE754: Power Electronics Summary: Summary: –Solid state converters and microprocessor control –Switch mode converters, diode and SCR rectifiers, current/voltage source inverters, and programming techniques –Converter analysis and design

3. ELE754: Power Electronics Why choose this course? Why choose this course? –Many practical industrial applications such as motor speed control, switch mode power supplies, and UPS –Learn how to use assembly language programming to control power converters –Converter analysis design

4. ELE754: Power Electronics How has this course helped in thesis? How has this course helped in thesis? –Solar Tracker with Bi-directional Converter –Utilizes an inverter learned in this course to take DC output power from the solar panel and convert it to AC for household use

5. ELE754: Power Electronics What does this course entail? What does this course entail? –Two quizzes, one midterm, final, three labs (as of Fall 2008) –Labs: Microprocessor controlled DC-DC converter, SCR rectifier, and IGBT inverter operation/induction motor control

6. ELE754: Power Electronics Was this course worthwhile? Was this course worthwhile? –YES!! –If you plan on doing a thesis in the power field, or plan on working in the power industry, this course is essential –All 4 th year power thesis require some type of power converter

7. ELE847: Advanced Electromechanical Systems Summary: Summary: –Modeling and simulation of electromechanical in Simulink –Modeling of DC motors, induction machines, solid state converters, and motor speed control techniques

8. ELE847: Advanced Electromechanical Systems Why choose this course? Why choose this course? –Modeling of electromechanical systems widely used in industry –Practical course geared towards industrial applications

9. ELE847: Advanced Electromechanical Systems How has this course helped in thesis? How has this course helped in thesis? –Students become very familiar with Simulink and its applications –If you thesis requires use of Simulink or PowerSim, this course gives all the basics How can this course help in finding a job? How can this course help in finding a job? –Can help with finding automation or power jobs with electromechanical aspects

10. ELE847: Advanced Electromechanical Systems What does this course entail? What does this course entail? –Midterm, final, 4 labs, and a lab project –All labs and lab project are done in Simulink –Labs: DC motor dynamic performance/ speed control, induction motor dynamic performance, PWM inverters, and induction motor drives

11. ELE847: Advanced Electromechanical Systems Was this course worthwhile? Was this course worthwhile? –Yes! –Course is comprehensive and gives a solid understanding of electromechanical systems with a relevant lab component

12. Conclusion Essential courses for anyone considering a career in power, or wants to have a background in power applications Essential courses for anyone considering a career in power, or wants to have a background in power applications Questions? Questions?