Syllabus

Dynamic model of DC-DC converters in DCM: averaged switched model, small signal model- ling of the low frequency model. High frequency dynamics of converter operating in DCM.

Forced commutated AC-AC converters – Matrix Converters: operation, topologies, commutation strategies, voltage modulation – Direct and Indirect schemes.Dynamic model, design of passive elements and control scheme.

Power Electronic/Solid State Transformer: Requirement and significance in future smart grid and traction. Developments in topology, devices, high frequency link transformer and future trends. Analysis of topologies with emphasis on modular two stage topologies: operation, modelling and control for input series and output parallel configuration.

Basic concepts of EMI and EMC - Conducted emission - Radiated emission - E-field and H- field coupling - grounding - EMI/EMC in power electronic circuits - Measurement of EMI - LISN – Filters.