AAU Energy
Course in Introduction to Model Predictive Control for Power Electronics Converters
PhD course
Pontoppindanstræde 101, room 1.015, 9220 Aalborg East, Denmark
02.10.2025 08:30 - 03.10.2025 16:30
: 11.09.2025
Free for PhD student in Denmark*
English
Hybrid
PhD course
Pontoppindanstræde 101, room 1.015, 9220 Aalborg East, Denmark
02.10.2025 08:30 - 03.10.2025 16:3002.10.2025 08:30 - 03.10.2025 16:30
: 11.09.2025
English - 6000
Hybrid
AAU Energy
Course in Introduction to Model Predictive Control for Power Electronics Converters
PhD course
Pontoppindanstræde 101, room 1.015, 9220 Aalborg East, Denmark
02.10.2025 08:30 - 03.10.2025 16:30
: 11.09.2025Free for PhD student in Denmark*
English
Hybrid
PhD course
Pontoppindanstræde 101, room 1.015, 9220 Aalborg East, Denmark
02.10.2025 08:30 - 03.10.2025 16:3002.10.2025 08:30 - 03.10.2025 16:30
: 11.09.2025
English - 6000
Hybrid
Course schedule
- LL0: Introduction of the course
- LL1: Basic concepts of MPC for power electronics converters
- LL2: MPC algorithm design and implementation challenges
- LL3: MPC for standalone power electronics converter applications and drives
- Exercise 1 – FS-MPC implementation for 2L-VSI with LC output filter
- LL4: MPC for grid-connected applications
- LL5: Emerging MPC methods and future challenges in power electronics applications
- LL6: Application of statistical model checking to power electronics
- LL6: Application of statistical model checking to power electronics cont.
- Exercise 2 – Statistical model checking applied to FS-MPC (modeling and verification
- Summary of the course
After the introduction of fast-processing digital signal processors Model Predictive Control (MPC) has emerged as one of the most promising control alternatives for power electronics converter control. The advantages of MPC algorithms over traditional cascade control structures lie in fast transient response and the simple inclusion of multiple control objectives in a single control loop. However, there also remain challenges in the implementation of MPC algorithms in power electronics converter applications. Although some variants of the MPC algorithm have found application in industrial products, further research is required to achieve a much wider application.
In this course basic principles of MPC will be explained, thus the course is suitable for participants without prior knowledge about MPC applications. The focus will be on the two most popular MPC algorithms in power electronics applications: finite control set (FS-MPC) and continuous control set (CS-MPC). Afterwards, the emphasis will be put on specific challenges in algorithm implementation e.g. weighting factor tunning, computational burden, fixing the switching frequency, and performance verification using statistical model checking. Several applications of MPC algorithm applications will be analyzed e.g. grid-connected converters, multilevel converters, motor drives, UPS converters. The course will be accompanied by hands-on Simulation exercises where the participants can apply the learned methods and understand the principles of algorithm implementation.
Important information concerning PhD courses
The Doctoral School has decided to introduce a no-show fee of DKK 3000 for each course where the student does not show up. Cancellations are accepted no later than 2 weeks before the start of the course. Registered illness is of course an acceptable reason for not showing up on those days. Furthermore, all courses open for registration approximately four months before start.
For inquiries regarding registration, cancellation or waiting list, please contact AAU Energy's administration at hr@energy.aau.dk