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Contribution: This article proposes a comprehensive graduate course on magnetic design that addresses existing gaps in current power electronics (PEs) education, provides...Show MoreMetadata
Abstract:
Contribution: This article proposes a comprehensive graduate course on magnetic design that addresses existing gaps in current power electronics (PEs) education, provides theoretical foundations and hands-on skills, and matches syllabi coverage with current societal needs for electronic energy conversion. Background: A growing worldwide interest in electronic energy conversion in recent years has led to a remarkable development of the PEs knowledge field. Currently, PEs are at the heart of popular applications, such as wireless energy transference for electrical vehicles or energy conversion associated with renewable energies. Environmental and economic factors contribute to this trend. Magnetic elements are an inherent part of PEs converters, and some experts have expressed the need for specific magnetic design courses, to supplement PEs curricula. Intended Outcomes: A comprehensive approach to magnetic design education, mainly focused on filling identified gaps in PEs curricula at the graduate level. Application Design: The design of the proposed course includes lectures, laboratory sessions, and a wireless inductive power transfer (IPT) project as a representative application of electronic energy conversion. Topics include a review of electromagnetism principles, magnetic materials, loss mechanisms, and the design of inductors, transformers, and IPT systems. Societal needs (such as those demanded by the PEs industry, the research sphere, or academia) are addressed through a focus on topic selection, acquisition of specific skills, and developing representative applications pertaining to the electronic energy conversion field. Findings: A learning outcomes assessment proves the validity of the magnetic design course, specifically designed for PEs education. The assessment of the effectiveness of this approach reveals that enhanced skills in magnetic design are acquired in comparison with general PEs courses.
Published in: IEEE Transactions on Education ( Volume: 64, Issue: 3, August 2021)
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Electronic Engineering and Communications Department, University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
Jesús Acero (Senior Member, IEEE) received the M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain, in 1992 and 2005, respectively.
From 1992 to 2000, he worked in several industry projects, especially focused on custom power supplies for research laboratories. Since 2000, he has been with the Department of Electronic Engineering and Communications, University of Zaragoza, whe...Show More
Jesús Acero (Senior Member, IEEE) received the M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain, in 1992 and 2005, respectively.
From 1992 to 2000, he worked in several industry projects, especially focused on custom power supplies for research laboratories. Since 2000, he has been with the Department of Electronic Engineering and Communications, University of Zaragoza, whe...View more
Applied Physics Department, University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spani
Claudio Carretero (Senior Member, IEEE) received the B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in physics, the B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in electrical engineering, and the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from the University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain, in 1998, 2002, and 2010, respectively.
He is currently an Associate Professor with the Department of Applied Physics, University of Zaragoza. His research interests include induction he...Show More
Claudio Carretero (Senior Member, IEEE) received the B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in physics, the B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in electrical engineering, and the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from the University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain, in 1998, 2002, and 2010, respectively.
He is currently an Associate Professor with the Department of Applied Physics, University of Zaragoza. His research interests include induction he...View more
Electronic Engineering and Communications Department, University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
Jesús Acero (Senior Member, IEEE) received the M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain, in 1992 and 2005, respectively.
From 1992 to 2000, he worked in several industry projects, especially focused on custom power supplies for research laboratories. Since 2000, he has been with the Department of Electronic Engineering and Communications, University of Zaragoza, where he is currently a Professor. His main research interests include resonant converters for induction heating applications, inductive-type load modeling, and electromagnetic modeling.
Prof. Acero a Member of the IEEE Power Electronics, Industrial Electronics, and Magnetics Societies. He is also a member of the Instituto de Investigación en Ingeniería de Aragón (I3A).
Jesús Acero (Senior Member, IEEE) received the M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain, in 1992 and 2005, respectively.
From 1992 to 2000, he worked in several industry projects, especially focused on custom power supplies for research laboratories. Since 2000, he has been with the Department of Electronic Engineering and Communications, University of Zaragoza, where he is currently a Professor. His main research interests include resonant converters for induction heating applications, inductive-type load modeling, and electromagnetic modeling.
Prof. Acero a Member of the IEEE Power Electronics, Industrial Electronics, and Magnetics Societies. He is also a member of the Instituto de Investigación en Ingeniería de Aragón (I3A).View more
Applied Physics Department, University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spani
Claudio Carretero (Senior Member, IEEE) received the B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in physics, the B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in electrical engineering, and the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from the University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain, in 1998, 2002, and 2010, respectively.
He is currently an Associate Professor with the Department of Applied Physics, University of Zaragoza. His research interests include induction heating applications and electromagnetic modeling of inductive systems.
Dr. Carretero is a member of the Instituto de Investigación en Ingeniería de Aragón (I3A).
Claudio Carretero (Senior Member, IEEE) received the B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in physics, the B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in electrical engineering, and the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from the University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain, in 1998, 2002, and 2010, respectively.
He is currently an Associate Professor with the Department of Applied Physics, University of Zaragoza. His research interests include induction heating applications and electromagnetic modeling of inductive systems.
Dr. Carretero is a member of the Instituto de Investigación en Ingeniería de Aragón (I3A).View more