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Power Electronics and Control Group
The research team works in different R&D
groups. Power electronics, electrical drives
as well as control engineering are the main
research areas of the department.
Scopes:
Drive Engineering
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digital control of asynchronous and
synchronous machines as well as
brushless d.c. machines
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digital control of linear drives
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analysis and development of control
algorithms for sensorless and adaptive
control
Converter Technology
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control methods for power electronic
switches
•
analysis of converter topologies for
technological applications
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SMPS
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EMI optimization
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converter design
Microcomputer Applications
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8bit, 16bit, 32bit
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digital signal processors (DSP)
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FPGA design
Modelling/Simulation
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model levels for power electronic
switches
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simulation of converter topologies
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simulation of control loop structures
Power Quality
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active filters
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dynamic reactive power compensation
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harmonics compensation
Industrial Electronics Group
The term “Industrial Electronics” refers to
systems engineering as a whole, consist-
ing of electrical hardware and software
components in connection with specif-
ic process parameters which provide the
basis for the realisation of industrial man-
ufacturing technologies, handling and
processing technologies.
Scopes:
Power semiconductor applications
•
characterisation, test and application
of power electronic components and
power semiconductor devices
•
drive and protection of power semi-
conductor devices
Technological switched mode power
supplies
•
design of high power supplies for
electro-process technologies
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high current applications (induction
heating, electroplating, et al.)
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high voltage applications (X-ray, corona,
ozone, plasma, laser, et al.)
•
high frequency applications (induction
heating, X-ray, et al.)
Overall system approach
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application technology – physical pro-
cess – energy conversion process –
optimised power supply – system inte-
gration – digitalisation
The Industrial Electronics Group is a
member of “Thuringian Center of
Innovation in Mobility – ThIMo”.
Highly equipped special labs
The following equipment is available for
teaching and research:
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Power Electronics Labs
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Electrical Drive Engineering Labs
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Electrical Machines Labs
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Power Semiconductor Device Test Labs
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Computer Simulation Labs
Technische Universität Ilmenau
Power Electronics and Electrical Drive Engineering Lab
