Program Overview

Introduction to the Automation including Power Electronics Module

The Automation including Power Electronics module is a 15 ECTS project module offered by the Department of Energy at Aalborg University. This module is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of automation and power electronics, including the development of state-space models, digital control solutions, and real-time issues.

Learning Objectives

The learning objectives of this module are categorized into knowledge, skills, and competences.

• Knowledge: Students will gain insight into sampling mechanisms, sampling theorems, and the development of state-space models for power electronic systems. They will also understand how to simulate digital control solutions and create business cases for automated power electronic devices or systems.
• Skills: Students will be able to determine correct sampling frequencies, analyze and develop controls for power electronic systems, handle real-time issues, and perform cost-benefit analyses.
• Competences: Students will be able to analyze and design controllers professionally, perform real-time analysis and programming, and evaluate the basic economic conditions for the development and commissioning of systems or devices.

Type of Instruction

The module is taught through problem-based and project-oriented work in project groups, with some lectures in business economy to support the learning objectives in this area.

Extent and Expected Workload

As a 15 ECTS module, the expected workload for students is 450 hours. This includes project work, lectures, and self-study.

Exam

The exam for this module is an oral exam based on a project, where students will present their project report. The exam is assessed on a 7-point grading scale, and the criteria for assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures.

Facts about the Module

• Danish Title: Automatisering med anvendt effektelektronik
• Module Code: N-AIE-B5-1
• Module Type: Project
• Duration: 1 semester
• Semester: Autumn
• ECTS: 15
• Language of Instruction: English
• Location of Lecture: Campus Esbjerg
• Responsible for the Module: Anders Schmidt Kristensen

Organisation

• Education Owner: Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Engineering (Applied Industrial Electronics)
• Study Board: Study Board of Build, Energy, Electronics and Mechanics in Esbjerg
• Department: Department of Energy
• Faculty: The Faculty of Engineering and Science

This module is part of the curriculum for the Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Applied Industrial Electronics and is offered by Aalborg University, a institution known for its problem-based learning approach and international cooperation.