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Here is the reformulated syllabus for Advanced Power Electronic Converters with 5 units

and 8 learning concepts in each unit:

Course Title

Advanced Power Electronic Converters

Course Objectives

To provide students with advanced knowledge and tools for analyzing, designing, and
implementing power electronic converters used in various industrial applications.

Course Outcomes

1. Apply advanced modulation techniques to control power converters effectively.


2. Analyze and model power electronic systems using dynamic modeling methods.
3. Design and implement control strategies for converters, including voltage-mode and
current-mode controls.
4. Develop expertise in the design of magnetic components like inductors and transformers
for power converters.
5. Evaluate advanced converter topologies such as resonant converters, Z-source inverters,
and multi-level converters for specific applications.

Syllabus

Unit I: Modulation Techniques and Power Conversion

1. Fixed-Frequency Modulation Techniques: Trailing-edge PWM, Leading-edge PWM,


Dual-edge PWM, and Phase-shift PWM.
2. Variable-Frequency Modulation Techniques: Constant on-time modulation, constant off-
time modulation, and hysteresis modulation.
3. Principles of Power Conversion and Switching Devices.
4. Pulse Width Modulation for Inverters and Converters.
5. Modulation Techniques for Minimizing Harmonics.
6. Applications of PWM in Industrial Converters.
7. Hardware Implementation of PWM in Embedded Systems.
8. Challenges in Implementing Modulation Techniques.
Unit II: Dynamic Modeling and Analysis of Converters

1. State-Space Averaging Technique for DC-DC Converters.


2. Large-Signal and Small-Signal Averaged Models.
3. Circuit-Averaging and Averaged Switch Modeling.
4. Transfer Function Derivation for Basic Converters.
5. Pulse-Width Modulator Modeling.
6. Linearization of Converter Models.
7. System Stability Analysis Using Small-Signal Models.
8. Case Studies: Modeling Buck, Boost, and Buck-Boost Converters.

Unit III: Control Techniques for Converters

1. Voltage-Mode Control Design: Loop Shaping and Stability Margins.


2. Current-Programmed Control (CPM): Principles and Implementation.
3. Average Current Mode Control Design.
4. Feedforward and Feedback Control for DC-DC Converters.
5. Stability Analysis in Voltage-Mode and Current-Mode Control.
6. Nonlinear Control Techniques: Sliding Mode and Boundary Control.
7. PID Control and Its Applications in Converter Control.
8. Real-Time Simulation of Converter Control Techniques.

Unit IV: Design of Power Converters Components:

1. Design of magnetic components


2. Design of transformer,
3. Design of inductor
4. Design of current transformer
5. Selection of filter capacitors,
6. Selection of ratings for devices,
7. Input filter design,
8. Thermal design.

Unit V: Advanced Converter Topologies and Design Considerations

1. Unity Power Factor Conversion: Topologies and Applications.


2. Resonant Converters: Load Resonant, Switch Resonant, and Clamped Voltage
Topologies.
3. Z-Source and Quasi-Z-Source Inverters: Design and Applications.
4. Multi-Level Converters: DCMLI, FCMLI, and CHBMLI Topologies.
5. Design of Gate-Drive Circuits for Power Converters.
6. Design of Snubber Circuits and EMI Filters.
7. Heat Sink Design and Thermal Management.
8. Case Studies: Industrial Applications of Advanced Converters.

Learning Resources

Textbooks

1. L. Umanand and S.R. Bhat, “Design of Magnetic Components for Switched Mode
Power Converters,” Wiley Eastern Limited, 1st Edition.
2. Ned Mohan et al., “Power Electronics: Converters, Applications, and Design,” John
Wiley & Sons, 3rd Edition, 2010.
3. R.W. Erickson, “Fundamentals of Power Electronics,” Springer, 2005.

Reference Books

1. B.S. Grewal, “Higher Engineering Mathematics,” Khanna Publishers, 44th Edition,


2017.
2. Erwin Kreyszig, “Advanced Engineering Mathematics,” John Wiley & Sons, 10th
Edition, 2011.

This reformulated syllabus provides a clear structure with 5 units and 8 learning concepts in each
unit, making it well-organized and comprehensive. Let me know if you need further refinement!

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