Students can analytically derive operating-point transfer functions describing electrodynamics in a converter system. They are able to select a closed-loop controller topology and mathematically compute its tuning parameters according to given specifications.
Students can explain differences between controls design approaches regarding disturbance rejection and command tracking. They know how to design a closed-loop control system for practical applications, such as a three-phase converter.
Students are able to identify use-cases for given state estimator or observer structures and tune them to specification. They can combine analytical modeling with numerical simulation tools in a unified control design methodology.

ILV "Power Electronic Concepts & Circuits"
ILV "Advanced Engineering Mathematics"

Dynamic behavior and analysis of of selected power converter topologies in the time and frequency domain:

• dynamic modeling: continuous time
• analytical modeling vs. numerical simulation
• operation modes in power electronic converters

• converter-specific aspects of control
• continuous-time controls design
• state estimators & observers
• disturbance rejection & command tracking
• control of three-phase systems
• supplemental technologies

Lecture script as provided in the course (required)
Erickson R. W., Maksimovic D., "Fundamentals of Power Electronics",
3rd ed., Springer 2020
Mohan, N., Power Electronics: A First Course, John Wiley & Sons Inc,2011
Choi, B., Pulsewidth modulated DC-to-DC power conversion: circuits, dynamics, and control designs, IEEE Press Wiley,2013
Phillips, C. L. & Parr, J. M., Feedback control systems, Pearson,2011

Integrated course - lecture, group work and break-out discussions, random assessment via in-class mini-quiz, simulation model demonstration, homework, pre-reading assignments

immanent examination character:
participation, homework assignments, mini-quizzes, written/oral exam