Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Power Electronics and Drives

• Overview of power electronics and drive systems
• Basic principles and components of power electronics
• Introduction to PSIM software and its capabilities
• Hands-on exercise: Simple power electronics circuit design in PSIM
• Case Study: Analysis of a basic power electronics circuit using PSIM

Module 2: Power Semiconductor Devices

• Types and characteristics of power semiconductor devices (e.g., MOSFETs, IGBTs, diodes)
• Selection and application in power electronics circuits
• Hands-on exercise: Simulating semiconductor devices in PSIM
• Real-Life Project: Designing a power converter using selected semiconductor devices

Module 3: AC-DC Conversion and Rectifiers

• Principles of AC-DC conversion and rectifiers
• Design and analysis of rectifier circuits
• Using PSIM to model and simulate rectifiers
• Hands-on exercise: Designing and testing an AC-DC rectifier circuit
• Case Study: Performance evaluation of rectifier circuits in PSIM

Module 4: DC-DC Converters

• Introduction to DC-DC converters: buck, boost, and buck-boost converters
• Design considerations and applications
• Simulation and analysis using PSIM
• Hands-on exercise: Designing and optimizing a DC-DC converter circuit
• Real-Life Project: Implementing a DC-DC converter for a specific application

Module 5: DC-AC Inverters

• Principles and types of DC-AC inverters
• Design and analysis of inverter circuits
• Simulation with PSIM for inverter design
• Hands-on exercise: Creating and testing a DC-AC inverter circuit
• Case Study: Design and performance analysis of a DC-AC inverter

Module 6: Field Visit: Power Electronics Labs

• Tour of a power electronics laboratory
• Observation of power electronics testing and measurement techniques
• Interaction with lab engineers and researchers
• Field Visit Report: Insights into real-world power electronics design and testing

Module 7: Field Visit: Manufacturing Plants

• Visit to a manufacturing plant specializing in power electronics and drives
• Observations on production processes and quality control
• Discussion on practical challenges and solutions in manufacturing
• Field Visit Report: Analysis of manufacturing practices and their impact on power electronics design

Module 8: Motor Drives and Control Systems

• Principles of motor drives and their control systems
• Design and simulation of motor drive circuits using PSIM
• Hands-on exercise: Implementing and analyzing motor drive systems
• Real-Life Project: Designing a motor drive system for a specific application

Module 9: Advanced Topics in Power Electronics

• Advanced power electronics concepts: resonant converters, soft-switching techniques
• Simulation and analysis of advanced power electronics systems
• Hands-on exercise: Designing and testing advanced power electronics circuits
• Case Study: Application of advanced techniques in a real-world scenario

Module 10: Capstone Project: Comprehensive Power Electronics Design

• Development of a complete power electronics system incorporating course concepts
• Participants will design, implement, and analyze a power electronics solution using PSIM
• Group presentations and feedback on project outcomes
• Final Project Presentation: Comprehensive power electronics project, including design, simulation, and optimization