After main ideas and concepts regarding building simulator have been presented, more technical details regarding this topic have been presented within the last lecture. An overview of the available building simulator approaches has been given and it was illustrated how building simulator could be developed within web based service, with the specifics regarding the architecture choices. One of the proposed solutions has been developed using JavaScript (JS), showing the advantages over the conventional simulators.

Modern ICT/Automation Approaches for Smart Grids and Industrial Environments

Lecturer: Thomas Strasser

There is a continuously growing demand for electricity, which must be satisfied by the electric energy systems worldwide. At the same time, a stable supply must be guaranteed. The current situation with CO2 emissions and global warming has created an obvious trend towards a sustainable electric energy system. The integration of Renewable Energy Sources (RES) is an important requirement.

This course addresses the role of wide bandgap semiconductors for power electronics will be introduced. Furthermore, basic principles of these semiconductors but also IGBTs and MOSFETs will be discussed. Drivers and challenges regarding power electronics and integration as well as a more global perspective on this technology will address the potential of this technology.

Simulation and modeling of Power Converters and Power Conversation Systems

Lecturer: DI Zoran Miletić, AIT 

Starting with a recap of “Control of grid power converters for Photovoltaic applications” the course provides insight in real-time simulation of power converters and implementation of algorithms which have been discussed in theory.

Control of grid power converters for Photovoltaic applications

Lecturer: DI Zoran Miletić, AIT 

Converters for photovoltaic applications have been used in the electricity grid for several years. The integration of these systems requires base functionalities which are discussed in this lecture.

In this workshop, attendees will get initial insights in the PLECs power electronics simulation tool for modelling and simulating power electronics converters. Furthermore, knowledge on analysis and simulation from lecture 1 will be extended AC/DC multi-phase systems including also state-of-the-art three-phase power electronic circuits for renewable energy systems. Also, single phase AC/DC inverters for PV-applications will be discussed. Moreover, input and output filter design issues will be addressed.

Fundamentals of Power Electronics

Lecturer: Markus Makoschitz Univ. Lektor DI Dr.

In this lecture, participants will be introduced into state-of-the-art DC/DC power electronic converters.