Description

Mastering Power Electronics with Plecs Simulation: From Fundamentals to Advanced Applications

Course Requirements

• Basic understanding of electrical circuits, including voltage sources, current sources, and passive components.

• Fundamentals of power electronics.

• No prior experience with Plecs is required; practical exercises will guide you step by step.

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Course Description

Simulation is a cornerstone in modern power electronics. It allows engineers to experiment with complex converter topologies, optimize designs, and test different scenarios without the limitations of physical prototypes. Acting as a virtual laboratory, simulation empowers engineers to gain practical insights while saving time and resources.

Plecs is a powerful simulation software with a Simulink-like interface, enabling the design and visualization of various power converter topologies. This course provides hands-on experience with Plecs through practical exercises and real-world examples, making it perfect for both students and professionals in electrical, electronics, and computer engineering.

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What You Will Learn

This comprehensive course is divided into the following modules:

Module 1: Introduction to Power Converters

• Fundamentals of power electronics and power conversion

• Key analysis tools: Fourier series, Total Harmonic Distortion (THD), Power Factor, Average & RMS Values, Periodic Steady-State Analysis

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Module 2: Getting Started with Plecs

• Installation and setup of Plexim Plecs

• Building and simulating your first Plecs model

• Editing block parameters and scope settings

• Creating your first electrical circuits in Plecs, including:

  • Half-wave rectifier simulation

  • Using Plecs schematics and waveforms in reports

  • Exporting waveforms as CSV files and importing them into MATLAB

  • Fourier spectrum analysis, average and RMS calculations

  • Parameter tuning with the hold trace option

• Optional: Modeling mechanical systems in Plecs

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Module 3: Simulation Scripts in Plecs Standalone

• Introduction to Octave console

• Working with simulation scripts

• Evaluating parameters, exporting, and importing CSV data

• Controlling scope traces using scripts

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Module 4: C Programming in Plecs (C-Script Block)

• Introduction to the C-script block

• Using parameters and multiplexed inputs

• Enhancing simulations with custom C code

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Module 5: AC-DC Converters

• Overview and classification of AC-DC converters

• Practical simulations:

  • Half-wave diode rectifier with resistive and inductive loads

  • Single-phase bridge rectifier

  • Controlled rectifiers with resistive load

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Module 6: DC-DC Converters

• Introduction to DC-DC buck converter and Pulse Width Modulation (PWM)

• Designing a Buck converter in Plecs

• Frequency response using impulse response analysis

• Feedback controller design and system identification

• Implementing digital control for Buck converters

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Module 7: DC-AC Converters

• Simulation of half-bridge and full-bridge inverters

• Advanced topics:

  • Quasi-square wave, three-level inverter, phase-shift modulation

  • Sinusoidal PWM, bipolar and unipolar SPWM

  • Full-bridge inverter with series and parallel resonant networks

  • Gain characteristics curve analysis using scripts

  • Three-phase bridge inverter in 180° and 120° conduction modes

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Module 8: TI C2000 Microcontroller Programming Using Plecs

• Introduction to Texas Instruments C2000 MCU

• GPIO programming: LED blink, input/output configuration

• PWM using C2000 in external mode

• Using DAC and ADC for offline simulation of power converters

• Implementing digital control for Buck converters

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Who This Course is For

• Undergraduate and postgraduate students in Electrical, Electronics, and Computer Engineering

• Professionals and engineers who want to master Plecs simulation for practical applications

• Anyone interested in power electronics simulation, design, and control

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Key Benefits

• Gain hands-on experience with Plecs and real-world simulations

• Understand complex converter topologies without physical prototypes

• Learn to analyze and optimize power electronics systems

• Enhance skills in digital control and microcontroller-based power conversion

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