Course Overview:
This course provides a thorough introduction to power electronics and drive systems using PSIM software. Participants will learn the principles of power electronics, including circuit design and drive systems, and gain hands-on experience with PSIM for simulation and analysis. The course includes real-world case studies and field visits to reinforce theoretical knowledge with practical insights.
Course Duration:
10 Days
Target Audience:
- Electrical Engineers
- Power Systems Engineers
- Electronics Engineers
- Control Systems Engineers
- Engineering Students and Professionals
- Research Scientists in Power Electronics
Organizational Impact:
- Enhanced capability to design and simulate power electronics systems.
- Improved understanding of power electronics applications and drive systems.
- Better alignment with industry standards and practices in power electronics.
- Increased efficiency and accuracy in developing and implementing power electronics solutions.
Personal Impact:
- Proficiency in using PSIM for power electronics and drive systems.
- Hands-on experience with practical design and simulation tasks.
- Enhanced problem-solving skills in power electronics.
- Improved career prospects in the field of power electronics and drives.
Course Level:
Course Objectives:
- Understand fundamental concepts of power electronics and drive systems.
- Utilize PSIM software for designing and simulating power electronics circuits.
- Analyze and optimize power electronics and drive systems.
- Apply theoretical knowledge to practical problems and real-world scenarios.
- Gain practical insights through field visits and case studies.
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
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Course Administration Details:
METHODOLOGY
The instructor-led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprise presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials, and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professionals and trainers in these fields. All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.
ACCREDITATION
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).
TRAINING VENUE
The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
ACCOMMODATION AND AIRPORT PICKUP
Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
TAILOR-MADE
This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our IRES Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
PAYMENT
Payment should be transferred to the IRES account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected]
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