Online Course in Converter Techniques
Helsinki, Finland
DURATION
54 Hours
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
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TUITION FEES
EUR 800
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Introduction
The Converter Techniques online course is a continuation of the basic course in Power Electronics. The course concentrates mainly on three-phase converters used in power electronics. It covers various converter types, including ac-dc, dc-ac, and ac-ac converters, and emphasizes the underlying principles that distinguish them.
- This asynchronous online course allows you to learn at your own pace, on your own schedule from anywhere in the world.
- Gain an indepth understanding of power converters and complete academically verified credentials.
- This course is a good possibility to continue the learning journey after the Power Electronics course that gives you a basic understanding of the topic.
The course covers various converter types, including ac-dc, dc-ac, and ac-ac converters, and emphasizes the underlying principles that distinguish them.
The underlining difference in three-phase converters is the modulation method, either line-frequency commutation, where phase-shift modulation is used, or self-commutation, where pulse width modulation is used. In many converters, we have an intermediate dc bus. It is most often a voltage source, but in some cases current source too. Both cases are discussed during the course.
Ideal Students
This online course is suitable for people interested in power electronics. The course delves deeper into the realm of power converters with a primary focus on three-phase systems.
Admissions
Curriculum
Contents and Schedule
The course consists of short videos, texts, reflection tasks and quizzes. The course is divided into seven modules, each focus on a specific topic. The language of the course is English, and all videos include English subtitles. You can complete the course flexibly at your own pace.
The estimated study time of the course is 54 hours and learners have access to the course materials for three months. You can complete the course flexibly at your own pace. We recommend that you schedule your studies and complete around one module per 1-2 weeks.
- Module 1 – Introduction
- Module 2 – Diode and thyristor converters
- Module 3 – Cycloconverter and matrix converter
- Module 4 – Space-vector theory
- Moudule 5 – Voltage-sourced converters
- Module 6 – Current-sourced converters
- Module 7 – Filtering of harmonics
Program Outcome
After taking the course, you will be able to:
- Understand the different converter types for three-phase conversions: ac-dc, dc-ac and ac-ac
- Calculate reactive power consumption of thyristor converters
- Understand the difference between voltage- and current-sourced converters
- Analyze power electronics with space-vector theory
- Construct different pulse-width modulation techniques with phase quantities or space-vector
- Understand the basics of filtering harmonics.