Power Electronics and Power Systems Education with MATLAB and Simulink

Circuits

Power Electronics

Power Systems

Renewable Energy

AI for Electrification

Using MATLAB and Simulink, educators can:

Teach electrical circuit design for motor control and power system modeling.
Enhance foundational curricula using dynamic visualizations.
Implement virtual labs to teach circuit design and signal analysis.
Use project-based learning with MATLAB and Simulink Challenge Projects nominated by industry leaders.
Provide practical experience through integrated hardware support and embedded code generation.
Engage with an active electrification community using File Exchange and GitHub.

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Industry Examples

Mercedes-Benz Simulates Hardware Sensors with Deep Neural Networks

LG Electronics Develops Compliant Power Inverter Control Software

GM Standardizes on Model-Based Design for Hybrid Powertrain Development

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Electrification Course Topics

Circuits

Simulink provides a visual environment for designing and simulating circuits, making it easier for students to analyze complex circuit systems. Students can construct circuit models using blocks that represent various components such as resistors, capacitors, inductors, and operational amplifiers. This approach helps them visualize the connections and interactions between circuit elements, enhancing their understanding of circuit behavior.

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Power Electronics

Power electronics focuses on the study and application of electronic devices for the control and conversion of electrical power. It involves the design, analysis, and implementation of power electronic converters, such as inverters, rectifiers, and DC-DC converters. Students can build control designs, optimize or estimate system performance, or perform real-time hardware-in-the-loop simulations.

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Power Systems

Power systems is concerned with the generation, transmission, distribution, and utilization of electrical power. It involves the design, operation, and management of large-scale electrical power systems, including power plants, substations, transformers, transmission lines, and distribution networks.

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Renewable Energy

Using MATLAB and Simulink, students learn about renewable energy systems and their design as well as power generation, transmission, and storage. Topics range from grid-forming battery storage systems to power-voltage panels for solar arrays, and even wind-turbine generator models. Students can build on their foundational knowledge to understand theory and application at the systems level.

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AI for Electrification

Teach students AI concepts by creating, training, and testing AI-based virtual sensors and control strategies for motors, batteries, power converters, energy management systems, electric vehicles, and grid systems.

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