Course content

The course provides knowledge of modern electrical energy systems in on-board power systems (ships), renewable energy systems, electric vehicles, and other industrial applications. Emphasis will be placed on electric energy system design, analysis, and operation using circuit theory - both in terms of AC and DC power systems using steady-state models and simulations. In addition, the course will introduce concepts related to power electronic converters and their use in electric energy systems, such as energy storage, motor drives, propulsion, and generation. Basic control principles of converters and electric machines are presented.

The following themes are covered in the course:

• DC and AC circuit theory
• Three-phase AC systems
• Basic power system analysis
• Power electronic converters
• Microgrids, on-board power systems, renewable energy, etc.
• Hybrid AC/DC power systems

Learning outcome

Knowledge: After completing the course the student is able to:

• Use network theorems, component characteristics and fundamental laws in electrical circuit theory to calculate parameters in systems with a selection of components.
• Calculate current, voltage and power in single- phase and three-phase circuits under stationary sinusoidal conditions.
• Power electronic converters (DC-to-DC converters, rectifiers (AC-to-DC), and inverters (DC-to-AC))
• Carry out system analyzes using hand calculations and simulations, as well as practical connection and measurement in the lab.
• Dimensioning/designing a selection of circuits.
• Carry out and report group work/laboratory work in technical reports.

Competence: After passing the course the student can:

• perform analysis of power flow in electric energy systems.
• basic design of powertrains and transmission systems based on system requirements.
• understand the use of power electronics in electric energy systems for various applications and perform calculations accordingly.

Learning methods and activities

The learning activities will be a combination of lectures and student-centered learning activities.

Obligatory activites: Laboratory work and exercises.

Some of the teaching activities may be taught in English.

Compulsory assignments

• Exercises

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

FENA1201 Electric circuits - introduction (or similar).

Course materials

To be announced at the beginning of the course.