Fundementals of Power Electronics

This module describes the skills, knowledge and attitudes required to illustrate power semiconductor devices, apply power conversion techniques and recognize the application of power converters in electrical power systems. 

The main focus will be placed on the comprehension of the elementary power conversion structures, their operating principles, and wave form analysis.

At the end of this module, the trainee will be familiar with advanced techniques for conversion, control and monitoring of electric energy using power semiconductor devices.