University of Colorado Boulder
Modeling and Control of Single-Phase Rectifiers and Inverters
University of Colorado Boulder

Modeling and Control of Single-Phase Rectifiers and Inverters

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Intermediate level
Some related experience required
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Approx. 13 hours
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.6

(32 reviews)

Intermediate level
Some related experience required
Flexible schedule
Approx. 13 hours
Learn at your own pace
Build toward a degree

What you'll learn

  • 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

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11 quizzes

Taught in English

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There are 3 modules in this course

Introduction to power factor and harmonics, operating principles, and modeling of low-harmonic power factor correction (PFC) rectifiers.

What's included

8 videos3 readings3 quizzes1 discussion prompt

Modeling of low-harmonic rectifiers, the need for energy storage in single-phase systems, and design of current and voltage control loops.

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10 videos5 quizzes

Introduction to photovoltaic (PV) systems, modeling and control of single-phase PV inverters.

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11 videos1 reading3 quizzes1 peer review

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4.4 (5 ratings)
Dr. Dragan Maksimovic
University of Colorado Boulder
9 Courses31,862 learners

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This course is part of the following degree program(s) offered by University of Colorado Boulder. If you are admitted and enroll, your completed coursework may count toward your degree learning and your progress can transfer with you.¹

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