1. Analyze the operation of power electronic converters by conversion type
2. Define basic types of electronic energy conversion
3. Classify electronic power converters
4. Compare the features and performance characteristics of power semiconductor devices
5. Analyze basic topology and functions of electronic power converters
6. Compare the properties of different types of power electronic converters
7. Analyze the complex system of a power converters and it's basic components
8. Analyze the negative effects of power electronic converters operation on the sources and loads
9. Identify the characteristic examples of power electronics device application

Lectures are organized through 2 teaching cycles. The first cycle consists of 7 weeks of classes and mid-term exam, a second cycle of 6 weeks of classes and final exam. Classes are conducted through a total of 15 weeks with a weekly load of 3 hours.

Laboratory exercises are organized through 2 teaching cycles. The first cycle consists of 7 exercises and second cycle of 6 exercises. Exercises are conducted with a weekly load of 3 hours.

1. Fundamentals of power electronics energy conversion, Types of power electronics energy conversion, Conversion quality indicators - efficiency, power factor, Power converters classification
2. Ideal semiconductor switch, Semiconductor devices classification based on controlabillity, Ideal semiconductor switch operating quadrants, Semiconductor switch idealized model, Four-quadrant semiconductor switch
3. Topology and topological state of a converter, Topology development examples
4. Basic power electronic circuits, Diode rectifiers, Phase-controlled rectifiers
5. Switching and commutation in semiconductor switches, Passive components as the energy storage, Inductive energy storing and release, the freewheeling diode
6. DC-DC converters without galvanic isolation, Passive filters for power electronic converters
7. DC-DC converters with galvanic isolation
8. Midterm exam
9. Inverters, Harmonic analysis, Electromagnetic compatibility
10. Origins of the distorsions in the power electronic converters, Power electronic converter influence on the load and on the grid, Electromagnetic compatibility in power electronics
11. AC-AC converters, Energy flow in power electronic circuits
12. Semiconductor switch structure, Power semiconductor devices losses, Hybrid semiconductor swithes, Semiconductor switch selection based on the converter's topology
13. Application of power electronics in electrical grids, Application of power electronics in transportation
14. Application of power electronics in automation and the process industry, Application of power electronics in renewable energy sources
15. Final exam