Power Electronics for Modern Power Systems. 3 credits

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This course covers the principle, design, control and application of power electronics in the modern power systems. Topics include: modeling and design of power electronics circuits including rectifiers, converters and inverters; analysis and design of magnetic components and filters; application of power electronics in grid interface of renewable energy resources, electric machine control systems, aircrafts, HVDC and FACTS; computer simulation of power electronics and motor drives; and practical issues in power electronic devices. Offered by Electrical & Comp. Engineering . Limited to two attempts.