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Modeling and Control of Single-Phase Rectifiers and Inverters (Coursera)

Offered by University of Colorado Boulder,

This is Course #5 in the Modeling and Control of Power Electronics Specialization. The course is focused on modeling and control of grid-tied power electronics. Upon completion of the course, you will be able to understand, analyze, model, and design low-harmonic rectifiers and inverters interfacing dc loads or dc power sources, such as photovoltaic arrays, to the single-phase ac power grid.

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We strongly recommend students complete the CU Boulder Power Electronics Specialization as well as Courses #1 (Averaged-Switch Modeling and Simulation) and #4 (Current-Mode Control) before enrolling in this course.
After completing this course, you will be able to:
● Understand the operating principles of low-harmonic, high power factor rectifier and inverters
● Model and design current shaping and voltage control loops in power factor correction (PFC) rectifiers
● Model and design control loops in single-phase dc-to-ac inverters
● Design photovoltaic power systems tied to the single-phase ac power grid
● Use computer-aided tools and simulations to verify the design of rectifiers and inverters
Course 5 of 5 in the Modeling and Control of Power Electronics Specialization

Syllabus

WEEK 1
Grid-Tied Power Electronics
Introduction to power factor and harmonics, operating principles, and modeling of low-harmonic power factor correction (PFC) rectifiers.

WEEK 2
Control of Power Factor Correction Rectifiers
Modeling of low-harmonic rectifiers, the need for energy storage in single-phase systems, and design of current and voltage control loops.

WEEK 3
Modeling and Control of Single-Phase Inverters
Introduction to photovoltaic (PV) systems, modeling and control of single-phase PV inverters.

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