Advanced Power Electronics (BMEVIAUM014)

Topics of Written Exam

1. COMPUTER SIMULATION.
Types (Eq. solvers, Circuit oriented)
Basic mathematical background-
Integration methods
Example: block diagram of a AC Motro drive, PWM (CBSM) modeling
2. SPACE VECTORS
Definition of Space Vectors:
Inverse Transformation Projection Rule
symmetrical three phase system
Co-ordinate (Reference Frame) Transformation
Unbalanced conditions
Harmonic Analysis of Space Vector Time Functions
In case of six-sided symmetry: The possible harmonics:
Recording of Space Vectors
The voltage space Vector of 3ph DC/AC Converter
Phase voltages of 3Ph converter and the Y connected load
3. AC MOTOR DRIVES
Classification
Fields of application
Basic Equations
Properties of the Torque-Speed characteristics
Methods of speed control with IM, Frequency Control
General-Purpose V/F control
Field-oriented control
Variable-frequency converter classifications
Basic block diagram of the frequency controlled IM drive
Electromagnetic braking in PWM-VSI
Method of CBSM, Harmonic spectrum
4. PULSEWIDTH MODULATION (PWM) TECHNIQUES
Control Pattern of Three Phase Converter
Phase voltages of the converter and the zero sequence component
Square-Wave Mode of Operation of Three-Phase Inverter:
PWM with Constant Pulsewidth. The Number of Pulses (Np).
Switching frequency vs fundamental frequency in PWM of uniform train of pulses
Output Voltage Control by Phase Shift
Programmed Harmonic Elimination
Tolerance-Band (Hysteresis) Current Control
Carrier Based Subharmonic Modulation (CBSM) in Single Phase Topology
CBSM PWM with unipolar and bipolar voltage switching
Optimization of PWM Pattern - Approaching the fundamental flux circle trajectory

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5. Synchronous Machine (SM) Drives and Brushless DC motor Drives (BLDC )
Fields of application:
Circuit Diagram of the SM with field winding rotor
Round-Shaped Rotor Construction and Salient-Pole Construction
Differences in the d-q reactances
Torque Producing in SM
Equivalent circuit and phasor diagram
Vector diagram in converter-fed SM drive
T- Characteristics of the SM
Open loop V/f speed control of multiple PM synchronous motors
V/f speed characteristics in torque-speed plane
Self-control Model (SCM)
BLDC (Servo Drive) with Sinusoidal Waveforms
Block Diagram of a BLDC Drive
Load Commutated Inverter (LCI) Drives
Block Diagram of an LCI Drive Controller
6. Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Systems
Applications
Basic advantages of the UPS
Disadvantages of the Simple Arrangement
Electronic Tap Changers
Rectifier Arrangements
Battery Charging Waveforms as Function of Time
Various Inverter Arrangements
UPS Control
Simple Static Transfer Switch (STS)
Operation of UPS Arrangement, explain the improved STS function
Concept of N+1 Redundancy
Fault-Ddetection (FD)
FD by rectification
Principle of FD using SV theory
Calculation of the SV absolute value
Implementation of Sensing Voltage SV
7. Active Filters, Power Quality Conditioning (PQC)
Displacement Factor in linear systems (DF)
Power Factor (PF) general case with higher harmonics
Problems caused by Mains Pollution
Methods for Displacement Factor Correction
Power Factor (PF) in Linear Circuit
European Standards in PFC
Block Diagram of the PQC System Including Control Loops
Control of Components of Converter Current SV
Principle of Static VAR Compensators
Instantaneous VAR Controller
HVDC Transmission with PQC

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8. EMC, EMI in Power Electronic Converters (Electromagnetic Compatibility - Electromagnetic Interference)
Improvement with Power Factor Corrector (PFC) Circuit, Active Harmonic Filter
Practical Implementation of Switched Mode Power Supply (SMPS) with PFC
Operation of PFC circuit with constant switching frequency
EMC properties of PE Converters
DC/DC converters
Comparison of DC/DC Converters from EMC Point of View
Three Phase Switched Mode AC/DC Converter (Active Rectifier)
High Frequency Component generated by Carrier-Based Subharmonic Modulation
Frequency Controlled AC motor Drive, Common Mode Conducted Noise Signals
Low Pass Harmonic Filter for Attenuation of Conducted Noise
General Methods for Reducing Electromagnetic Interference

9. Solar Power Harvested by PE Converters

Irradiance during the day for different months
Construction and operation of the solar panels
PV cell physics - Simplified structure of a PV cell
Variables influencing the Solar Radiation
Characteristics of Solar Cells Depending on the irradiation and Temperature
Typical I-V characteristic of irradiated PV cell, and typical power characteristics
DC-DC converters with Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT)
Block diagram of the combined PV / T system
Utilization of Solar Power
Charging Stations for EVs