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010153902-63 เรื่องคัดเฉพาะทางวิศวกรรมไฟฟ้า 2 (Selected Topics in Electrical Engineering II)

Course Syllabus

Data entry : Assoc.Prof. Dr.Cattareeya Suwanasri
1. Course number and name

010153902-63 เรื่องคัดเฉพาะทางวิศวกรรมไฟฟ้า 2 (Selected Topics in Electrical Engineering II)

2. Credits and contact hours

3(3-0-6)

3. Instructor’s or course coordinator’s name

Assoc.Prof. Dr.Cattareeya Suwanasri

4. Text book, title, author, and year

  1. R. Teodorescu, M. Liserre, and P. Rodríguez, Grid Converters for Photovoltaic and Wind Power Systems. Chichester, U.K.: John Wiley & Sons, 2011.
  2. S. Bacha, I. Munteanu, and A. I. Bratcu, Power Electronic Converters Modeling and Control: With Case Studies. London, U.K.: Springer, 2014.
  3. Y. Han, Modeling and Control of Power Electronic Converters for Microgrid Applications. Cham, Switzerland: Springer, 2022

5. Specific course information

  1. brief description of the content of the course (catalog description)
    This course introduces the control strategies and operation principles of grid-connected power converters used in renewable energy systems and modern power grids. It focuses on grid-following (GFL) and grid-forming (GFM) converters, their control architectures, stability challenges, and applications in microgrids and inverter-dominated power systems.
  2. prerequisites or co-requisites
  3. indicate whether a required, elective, or selected elective (as per Table 5-1) course in the program
    Elective :

6. Specific goals for the course

  1. specific outcomes of instruction (e.g. The student will be able to explain the significance of current research about a particular topic.)
    1. CLO1 Analyze and explain the operating principles, control strategies, and performance of grid-forming and grid-following converters used in grid-connected renewable energy and microgrid systems.
  2. explicitly indicate which of the student outcomes listed in Criterion 3 or any other outcomes are addressed by the course.
    ABET Student Outcome (SO) Listed in Criterion 3 Course learning outcome (CLO)
    SO1 an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    • CLO1 Analyze and explain the operating principles, control strategies, and performance of grid-forming and grid-following converters used in grid-connected renewable energy and microgrid systems.

7. Brief list of topics to be covered
Week Topic Details Activities
1 Introduction to inverter-based resources and renewable energy integration Overview of renewable energy sources, inverter-based resources (IBRs), and their role in modern power systems. Lecture note and presentation
2 Review of power electronics converters for grid connection Basic concepts of power electronic converters such as rectifiers, DC–DC converters, and inverters used for grid connection. Lecture note and presentation
3 Basics of grid synchronization Introduction to synchronization between inverter output and grid voltage including frequency, phase, and voltage matching. Lecture note and presentation
4 Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) techniques Principles and operation of PLL for grid synchronization in grid-connected converters. Lecture note, presentation and test
5 Grid-Following inverter concept and architecture Structure and operation of grid-following (GFL) inverters and their dependence on the grid voltage reference Lecture note and presentation
6 Current control and power control in GFL converters Control strategies for regulating current, active power, and reactive power in grid-following converters. Lecture note and presentation
7 Limitations of grid-following converters Challenges such as weak grid operation, stability issues, and lack of voltage-forming capability. Lecture note and presentation
8 Midterm exam Assessment of students’ understanding of the first half of the course topics. Close book exam
9 Introduction to Grid-Forming converters Concept of grid-forming (GFM) converters and their ability to establish voltage and frequency in power systems. Lecture note and presentation
10 Droop control principles Fundamentals of droop control used for power sharing and decentralized control in microgrids. Lecture note and presentation
11 Virtual synchronous machine (VSM) control Concept of inverters emulating synchronous generator behavior for improved grid stability. Lecture note, presentation and test
12 Matching control and advanced GFM techniques Advanced control strategies for grid-forming converters including matching control methods. Lecture note and presentation
13 Stability of inverter-dominated grids Analysis of system stability and dynamic interactions in power systems with high inverter penetration. Lecture note and presentation
14 Microgrid operation and islanded systems Operation of microgrids in grid-connected and islanded modes using grid-forming converters. Lecture note and presentation
15 Student project presentations Students present projects related to modeling, control, or analysis of grid-connected converters. Lecture note and presentation
16 Final exam Comprehensive examination covering all course topics. Close book exam
8. Course Assessment
Course assessment Weight score (%) Assessment tools Date
Grid-Following Control Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) Current-controlled inverter Power injection into the grid Applications in solar PV and wind systems 30 quiz 01 Nov 2025 - 15 Mar 2026
Grid-Forming Control Voltage source behavior Droop control Virtual synchronous generator Black start capability Microgrid operation 30 midterm examination 05 Jan 2026
Stability and Grid Interaction Small signal modeling Weak grid challenges Oscillations and damping Grid codes and standards 30 final examination 16 Mar 2026
Attendance and Presentation 10 assignment 01 Nov 2025 - 15 Mar 2026
The grading table
Grading Rank
>= 80% A
75% - 79.99% B+
70% - 74.99% B
65% - 69.99% C+
60% - 64.99% C
55% - 59.99% D+
50% - 54.99% D
0% - 49.99% F

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