Objectives and competences
Objectives:
1. Knowledge of basic electrical circuits
2. Ability to measure basic electronic circuits
3. The ability to solve operational amplifiers
4. Understanding the operation of basic electronic components
5. Understand the basic operation of rectifier circuits
6. Learn the basic operation of passive and active electrical circuits
7. Develop a fundamental understanding and professional knowledge of regulatory techniques in the energy industry.
8. Develop analytical and practical skills for the design, development and maintenance of regulatory systems in the energy industry.
9. To connect theoretical knowledge with applications in real energy systems.
Competences:
To develop skills so that students will be able to independently and creatively solve engineering problems.
Content (Syllabus outline)
1. Lecture: Basics of Electrical Circuits, Kirchhoff's Laws, Ideal Elements (Voltage Source, Current Source, Resistor, Inductor, Capacitor), Real Elements (Voltage Source and Current Source)
2. Lecture: Circuit Analysis (Superposition Principle, Thevenin's Theorem, Norton's Theorem), Voltage and Current Dividers, Load Control, Application of Equivalent Circuits
3. Lecture: Operational Amplifiers (Ideal Operational Amplifier, Inverting Amplifier, Summing Amplifier, Non-inverting Amplifier Configurations, Subtractor with Operational Amplifier, Integrator with Operational Amplifier, Differentiator with Operational Amplifier, High Input Impedance Differential System)
4. Lecture: Actual Properties of Operational Amplifiers (Transient and Bandwidth, Slew Rate, Rejection Ratio, Input-Output Resistance)
5. Lecture: Power semiconductor switches: Diode, Thyristor, Transistor
6. Lecture: Protective Circuits (Transistor Protection, RCD Discharge Circuit, Turn-On Protection Circuit)
7. Lecture: Diode Rectifier Circuits (Half-Wave Diode Rectifier, Full-Wave Bridge Rectifier, Polyphase Rectifier Circuits, Three-Phase Diode Full-Wave Rectifier)
8. Lecture: Network-Controlled Rectifier (Half-Wave Thyristor Rectifier, Full-Wave Thyristor Rectifier)
9. Lecture: DC/DC Converters (Step-Down Converter, Step-Up Converter, Buck-Boost Converter, Čuk Converter)
10. Lecture: Inverter Circuits DC/AC (Single-Phase and Three-Phase Inverters)
11. Lecture: Introduction to Control in Energy Systems and Basic Control Concepts
12. Lecture: Historical Overview of Control Engineering in Energy Systems and Explanation of the Importance of Control in Electrical and Other Energy Systems
13. Lecture: Mathematical Basics of Control - Differential Equations, Convolution
14. Lecture: Laplace Transformation and its significance for Dynamic System Analysis
15. Lecture: Block Diagram and Transfer Function of Systems
16. Lecture: Discretization of Systems, Z-Transformation, and Tools for Analysis of Discrete Systems
17. Lecture: Basic Methods for Synthesis of Linear Controllers: P, PI, PID Controllers, Lead-Lag Controllers, etc.
18. Lecture: Using Simulation Tools Matlab/Simulink for Controller Synthesis
19. Lecture: Specific Examples of Control Systems in Energy:
Learning and teaching methods
Lectures: in lectures the student learns the theoretical foundations of the course.
Laboratory exercises: in laboratory exercises the student additionally consolidates theoretical knowledge on practical examples and learns about applicability.
Computer exercises: Use of simulation tools Matlab/Simulink, Simscape.
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
Knowledge and understanding:
Z1: After completing the course, the student will be able to recognize, describe and explain the operation of the basic components of industrial electronics, explain the operation of rectifier circuits and use DC-DC converters and DC-AC inverters.
Z2: After completing the course, the student will be able to analyze, plan and optimize control systems in the energy sector and understand their role in ensuring the stability and efficiency of energy processes.
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
Transferable/key skills and other attributes:
S1.1: Communication skills: oral defense of laboratory exercises, written expression in the written exam.
S1.2: Use of information technology: use of software tools to design electronic circuits.
S1.3: Computational skills: designing individual sets of converter structures.
S1.4: Problem solving: independent design of DC-DC converters and DC-AC inverters for basic systems.
S1.5: Ability to model energy processes and analyze system dynamics.
S1.6: Skills to design control systems for various energy applications.
S1.7: Practical experience with simulations and control devices.
S1.8: Knowledge of safety and sustainability aspects of energy control.
Readings
Priporočeni študijski viri:
S. Seme, B. Štumberger: Uvod v vaje elektronika za energetike: zbirka vaj in nalog. 1. izd. Univerza v Mariboru, Fakulteta za energetiko, Krško 2016.
J. Nastran: Močnostna elektronika - osnove, Univerza v Ljubljani, Fakulteta za elektrotehniko,, Ljubljana, 2015 (http://lrtme.fe.uni-lj.si/lrtme/slo/ener_elek/gradivo.html).
F. Mihalič: Zbirka rešenih nalog iz analogne elektronike. FERI UM, Maribor, 2014.
N. Mohan: Power Electronics, A First Course, Wiley, 2012.
M. Milanovič: Močnostna elektronika, FERI, Maribor, 2010.
D. Dolinar: Dinamika linearnih sistemov in regulacije, Fakulteta za elektrotehniko, računalništvo in informatiko, Maribor, 1997.
J. Ritonja: Regulacijska tehnika, zbirka vaj, Fakulteta za elektrotehniko, računalništvo in informatiko, Maribor, 2004.
R. Svečko, Diskretni regulacijski sistemi, Fakulteta za elektrotehniko, računalništvo in informatiko, Maribor, 2004.
B Zupančič, Zvezni regulacijski sistemi – I. in II. del, Fakulteta za elektrotehniko, Ljubljana 1995
Additional information on implementation and assessment Method (written or oral exam, coursework, project):
written exam
oral exam
Laboratory work
Computer skills
Notes:
laboratory and computer exercises report
Ongoing assessments (can replace the written and oral exam)
1. midterm exam 30 %
2. midterm exam 30 %
