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Power Conversion in Alternative Energy Systems MSE 452 (3)
Introduction to power conversion technologies in alternative energy systems. Main topics include: modern power semiconductors, circuit topologies, switching and control of power converters in alternative energy systems, power quality and grid integration, wind energy systems, solar energy systems, fuel cell systems and others. Prerequisite: MSE 353. Students who took MSE 490 - Selected Topics in Mechatronic Systems Engineering: Power Conversion in Alternative Energy Systems in Summer 2014, 2015, 2016 or 2017 cannot take this course for further credit.