Aims

Conversion of electrical power is essential in production, transmission and utilization of electricity. The aim of the course is to pmrovide a basis understanding of the principles involved in the working of most widespread electrical and electromechanical converters.
Examples of applications are presented.

Content and teaching methods

1 Static converters
- transformers
- power electronic converters : rectifiers, choppers, inverters

2 Electomechanical converters
- principles of electromechanical conversion
- rotating field converters : induction and synchronous machines
- direct current machines
- stepping and reluctance motors
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3 Applications
- production and transmission of electrical power
- variable speed drives

Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

Prerequisites :
Basic knowledge in electricity and mechanics

Contents and methods :
The course is based on lectures completed by exercices and practical laboratory training

Support :
A course text and transparencies are available in french
Bibliographic reference : "Electromécanique : Convertisseurs d'énergie et actionneurs", H. Buyse, D. Grenier, F. Labrique, E. Matagne, Dunod 2001

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