Learning objectives
Module 1.
The course provides the basic knowledge for understanding renewable electric sources and how distributed electric generation can help to solve energy issue.
Module 2.
The aim of the course is to explain the behavior of the main electric machines involved in generation and distribution of electric power.
Module 3.
The aim of this module is to provide students with basic knowledge of the analysis and design of high-power electronic converters.
Prerequisites
Principi e applicazioni dell'ingegneria elettrica (Electrical circuits),
Elettronica 1 (Digital electronics), Elettronica 2 (Analog electronics).
Course unit content
Module 1.
Energy mix, renewable energy and CO2 emission.
The main renewable electric energy sources: PV, wind energy, hydroelectric energy.
Micro-cogeneration and CCHP.
Electric Power distribution and Electric energy storage systems.
Grid connected systems and smart grids.
Module 2.
Monophase and threephase transformer
Electric-mechanical energy conversion
DC and AC electric machines.
Module 3.
1) High-power semiconductor switches.
Pin diodes. Power BJTs. Power MOSFETs. IGBTs.
2) High power converters; AC/DC.
Single-phase and three-phase bridge rectifiers.
3) High power converters; DC/DC.
Buck, boost, buck-bust, H-bridge regulators.
4) High power converters; DC/AC.
4) Single-phase and three-phase full-bridge inverters.
Full programme
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Bibliography
Module 1.
A.Bartolazzi: Le energie rinnovabili. Hoepli editore
R.A.Messenger J.Ventre: Photovoltaic system engineering. CRC Press.
Module 2.
Teacher notes.
Module 3.
M. Rashid, "Power electronics", 3rd ed., Prentice-Hall, ISBN 0-13-122815-3.
Teaching methods
Oral lectures
Assessment methods and criteria
The exam is based on an oral discussion
Other information
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