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.

Main themes

Identical to the contents of the course

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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