Practically all electronic equipment, whether domestic or industrial, requires power conditioning to deliver the energy for it to operate correctly. This is using electronics for power processing. The applications vary widely from power supplies for laptops and mobile phone chargers, through industrial motor drives, hybrid and electric vehicle drives, electric rail transport, to solar and wind energy systems and power transmission and distribution systems.
This module will provide you with the skills and in-depth knowledge required for the application of power electronic devices and converters to power systems.

Power Electronic Devices for Electric Utilities: Static and Dynamic Characteristics, Thermal management, , Series
and parallel operation, AC and DC Thyristor valves. Thyristor valve design. Testing of High Voltage valves, soft and hard switching

Power Converters for Electric utilities: Six pulse Thyristor bridge converter, Effects of AC supply reactance, Inviter operation Overlap, HVDC Converters and Systems. Voltage Source Converters.

Voltage source converters for HVDC, Multi-level converters. Systems

Static Var Compensators, STATCOM, Shunt Compensation, series compensation

Other FACTS devices and Systems

This module will enable students to gain understanding, apply knowledge, analyse and evaluate problems and create solutions through a variety of activities, including:
- Directed learning and reading
- Use of software packages
- Lecture
- Laboratory/tutorial

Thyristor-Based FACTS Controllers for Electrical Transmission Systems by R. Mohan Mathur, Rajiv K. Varma, Wiley-IEEE Press, 2002, ISBN: 0-471-20643-1

Understanding FACTS : Concepts and Technology of Flexible AC Transmission Systems, Narain G. Hingorani, Laszlo Gyugyi, Wiley-IEEE Press, 1999, ISBN: 0-7803-3455-8

Thyristor-Based FACTS Controllers for Electrical Transmission Systems by R. Mohan Mathur, Rajiv K. Varma, Wiley-IEEE Press, 2002, ISBN: 0-471-20643-1

High Voltage Direct Current Transmission by. J Arrilaga, Peter Peregrinus Ltd fo IEE, 1998, ISBN 0-906048-97-4
Understanding Power Quality Problems : Voltage Sags and Interruptions by Math H. J. Bollen, Wiley-IEEE Press, 1999, ISBN: 0-7803-4713-7

Power Electronics l Laboratory
Software packages (e.g. PSCAD/EMTDC)
Video Material
Lectures, library, computing facilities, Internet
Industrial Collaboration

1. Demonstrate the knowledge of power electronic converters for electric utilities. (AHEP 3: SM7M, EA5m, G1)

2. Design and analysis of high voltage valves. (AHEP 3: EA6M, EA5m, EA7M, D9M, D10M, P10m, G1)

3. Design and analysis of power converters. (AHEP 3: EA6M, EA5m, EA7M, D9M, D10M, P10m, G1)

4. Evaluate and reflect on the impact of power electronics on power systems. (AHEP 3:EA6M, EA7M, G1)

1) An assignment 1500 words 50%, learning outcomes 1, 3 and 4. Meeting AHEP 3 Outcomes SM7M, EA6M, EA5m, EA7m, D9M, D10M, P10m, G1.

2) Two hour written examination 50%, learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4. Meeting AHEP 3 Outcomes SM7M, EA6M, EA5m, EA7M, D9M, D10M, P10m, G1.

Practice formative class tests will be undertaken during the module and formative guidance and feedback will be provided in tutorial sessions within the class.