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Modeling and Control of Single-Phase Rectifiers and Inverters
  • Level Professional
  • Duration 14 hours
  • Course by University of Colorado Boulder
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This course can also be taken for academic credit as ECEA 5709, part of CU Boulder’s Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree. This is Course #5 in the Modeling and Control of Power Electronics Specialization. The course is focused on modeling and control of grid-tied power electronics. Upon completion of the course, you will be able to understand, analyze, model, and design low-harmonic rectifiers and inverters interfacing dc loads or dc power sources, such as photovoltaic arrays, to the single-phase ac power grid. We strongly recommend students complete the CU Boulder Power Electronics Specialization as well as Courses #1 (Averaged-Switch Modeling and Simulation) and #4 (Current-Mode Control) before enrolling in this course (the course numbers provided below are for students in the CU Boulder's MS-EE program): ● Introduction to Power Electronics (ECEA 5700) ● Converter Circuits (ECEA 5701) ● Converter Control (ECEA 5702) ● Averaged-Switch Modeling and Simulation (ECEA 5705) ● Current-Mode Control (ECEA 5708) After completing this course, you will be able to: ● Understand the operating principles of low-harmonic, high power factor rectifier and inverters ● Model and design current shaping and voltage control loops in power factor correction (PFC) rectifiers ● Model and design control loops in single-phase dc-to-ac inverters ● Design photovoltaic power systems tied to the single-phase ac power grid ● Use computer-aided tools and simulations to verify the design of rectifiers and inverters

Modules

Introduction to Modeling and Control of Single-Phase Rectifiers and Inverters

    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Introduce Yourself

3 Readings

  • Introduction to the Course
  • Spice and MATLAB Resources
  • Access MATLAB

Grid-Tied Power Electronics

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
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2 Videos

  • Introduction to Grid-Tied Power Electronics
  • Power and Harmonics in Non-sinusoidal Systems

1 Quiz

  • Passive Rectifiers

Low-Harmonic Rectifiers

    • 6 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
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6 Videos

  • Low-Harmonic Rectifiers
  • Boost PFC Rectifier: Introduction
  • CCM and DCM Operation of the Boost Low-Harmonic Rectifier
  • Control of the PFC Boost Rectifier
  • Input Voltage Feedforward Compensation
  • Loss-Free Resistor Model

1 Quiz

  • CCM/DCM Boundary in a Boost PFC Rectifier

Graded Quiz: Universal-Input Boost Low-Harmonic Rectifier

    • 1 Quiz
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1 Quiz

  • Universal-Input Boost Low-Harmonic Rectifier

Input Current Control

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
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4 Videos

  • Model for the Input Current Control
  • Current Control: Design and Simulation Example
  • Quasi-Static Approximation
  • Input Current Shaping Using DCM Approach

1 Quiz

  • DCM Flyback as PFC Rectifier

Energy Storage and Output Voltage Control

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Quiz
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2 Videos

  • Energy Storage
  • Output Voltage Control

2 Quiz

  • Energy Storage Capacitor in a Flyback PFC Rectifier
  • Boost PFC Rectifier Control Loops

Component Stresses, Losses and Efficiency of Low-Harmonic Rectifiers

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
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3 Videos

  • RMS Values of Rectifier Waveforms
  • Design Example: Selection of Ron
  • Comparison of Rectifier Topologies

1 Quiz

  • Comparison of PFC Rectifiers

Low-Harmonic Rectifiers: Conclusions

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Conclusions

Graded Quiz: Control of a Boost PFC Rectifier

    • 1 Quiz
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1 Quiz

  • Control of a Boost PFC Rectifier

Introduction to Solar PV Inverters

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
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4 Videos

  • Introduction to Single-Phase Inverters in PV Systems
  • PV Cell and PV System Characteristics
  • PV Array Simulation Model
  • PV Inverter Functions

1 Quiz

  • PV Array Simulation

Control of Solar PV Inverters

    • 6 Videos
    • 2 Quiz
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6 Videos

  • Control Loops in a Two-Stage PV System Architecture
  • Control of MPPT Boost Converter
  • Inverter Control-to-Current Dynamic Response
  • Average Current Mode Control in the Single-Phase Inverter
  • DC Bus Voltage Control
  • Topics for Further Study

2 Quiz

  • Control of MPPT Boost Converter
  • DC Bus Voltage Control

Peer-Graded Quiz: PV System Design

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • PV System Design

1 Videos

  • Introduction to Peer-Reviewed Assignment: PV System Design

1 Readings

  • Peer-Review Assignment and Grading Rubric

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Discover the intricacies of grid-tied power electronics with "Modeling and Control of Single-Phase Rectifiers and Inverters." This professional-level course, part of CU Boulder’s MS in Electrical Engineering, delves into the modeling, analysis, and design of low-harmonic rectifiers and inverters. Guided by Coursera, this 840-hour program is ideal for learners with a background in power electronics, offering Starter and Professional subscription options. Perfect for those aiming to advance in photovoltaic power systems design and control.

Dr. Dragan Maksimovic
Instructor

Dr. Dragan Maksimovic