This course offers an introduction to power electronics, covering semiconductor switching, converter types, and PWM for motion control. It’s ideal for newcomers to energy and motion systems.

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No previous knowledge of electrical engineering is assumed.

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• Semiconductor behaviour and switching principles
• Single and three-phase systems, and converter classifications
• DC-DC converters and their operation
• Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) for basic speed andposition control

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An intermediate course offering a structured overview of power electronics, from semiconductor basics to converters and PWM control. Ideal for building confidence with real-world systems.

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This follows on from the Introduction to Power Electronics course.

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• Semiconductors, diodes, transistors, MOSFETs, and IGBTs
• Switching losses and thermal management
• DC-DC converters and inverter topologies
• PWM control with practical examples

This one-day course introduces essential electrical principles, from DC and AC basics to circuit analysis and energy storage.

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No prior knowledge required, just curiosity and a willingness to learn!

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• DC and AC fundamentals
• Capacitors and inductors in filtering and storage
• Power factor and AC analysis with complex numbers
• Simplifying and interpreting equivalent circuits

This one-day course covers the journey from battery cell to full pack, focusing on operation, integration, and safety. Ideal for energy storage professionals seeking practical insight into battery systems.

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• Battery function, charging/discharging, and SoH
• Pack design: structure, connections, and thermal management
• High-voltage safety and manufacturing hazards
• Quizzes and case studies for applied learning

Built on industrial and academic input, this course builds awareness and safe working practices around high voltage systems, focusing on hazards, human factors, and risk mitigation.

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No previous knowledge assumed.

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• HV hazards: shock, arc flash, and equipment failure
• Grounded vs. earthed systems and installation quality
• Human factors: behaviour, awareness, and safe practices
• PPE, insulated tools, and risk reduction strategies

This course introduces machines and drives as key players in low-carbon and automated tech. Learners explore how motors produce motion, how drives control it, and how both are used across modern applications. Topics include machine types, drive control, efficiency, and the future of PEMD.

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• DC, induction, synchronous, and universal motor types
• Drive control: speed, torque, feedback, and closed-loop systems
• Motor selection, performance characteristics, and energy efficiency
• Emerging tech: axial flux motors, SiC drives, and smart control

This module introduces the science and systems behind solar electricity, covering how it works, key technologies, and its global role in the low-carbon transition.

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Learning includes interactive visuals and real-world examples.

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• Photovoltaic effect and semiconductor basics
• Solar system components: panels, inverters, batteries
• Grid-tied vs. off-grid configurations
• Solar tech advances and global case studies

This module introduces wind energy, covering turbine technology, system components, and grid integration. Learners explore onshore and offshore systems, innovations, and global success stories through interactive activities.

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• Turbine principles, types, and system components
• Onshore vs. offshore design and performance
• Aerodynamics, energy conversion, and storage
• Emerging tech: floating turbines and wind-to-hydrogen