Modeling and Simulation of Power Electronics for Smart Grids

Lecture Notes

Examples

Buck Converter Calculations

Boost Converter Calculations


This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the modeling, simulation, and analysis of

power electronic systems within the context of smart grids. As modern power systems evolve

toward greater decentralization and digitalization, power electronics play a crucial role in

enabling efficient energy conversion, renewable energy integration, and advanced grid control.

The course begins with an overview of the fundamental operating principles of key power

electronic converters, including DC-DC, DC-AC (inverters), and AC-DC converters. Students

will then explore dynamic modeling techniques using state-space, averaged, and switching

models. Special emphasis is placed on system-level modeling, allowing students to simulate

converter behavior under various grid scenarios such as voltage fluctuations, load changes, and

intermittent renewable generation.

Advanced simulation tools, primarily MATLAB/Simulink and Simscape Electrical, will be used

to model and analyze converter systems in both isolated and grid-connected modes. Students will

also be introduced to hybrid modeling approaches such as grey-box and data-driven models,

which are increasingly relevant for real-time control and digital twin applications in smart grids.

By the end of the course, students will be equipped with the theoretical knowledge and practical

skills necessary to model, simulate, and evaluate power electronic systems for modern and future

smart grid environments. This course is ideal for students pursuing careers or research in power

electronics, renewable energy systems, and intelligent grid technologies.


Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

1. Explain the operating principles of key power electronic converters (DC-DC, DC-AC, and AC-

DC) and their roles in smart grid systems.

2. Develop dynamic models of power electronic converters using state-space, averaged, and

switching techniques.

3. Simulate converter systems under various operating conditions using MATLAB/Simulink and

Simscape Electrical.

4. Analyze the impact of power electronics on grid stability, power quality, and renewable energy

integration.

5. Apply grey-box and hybrid modelling techniques to create system-level models suitable for real-

time simulation and control.

6. Evaluate the performance of power converters in both isolated and grid-connected configurations

under dynamic grid scenarios.

7. Design and implement simulation experiments to test converter responses to typical smart grid

challenges (e.g., voltage sags, frequency deviations, load transients).

8. Interpret simulation results to draw conclusions about system behavior and make

recommendations for improvement.

9. Communicate modelling and simulation findings effectively through technical reports and

presentations.

10. Collaborate on interdisciplinary simulation projects involving power electronics, control systems,

and smart grid technologies.

Prerequisite/Required Texts and Materials

 Lecture Notes on Modeling and Simulation of Power Electronics for Smart Grids , Kerim

KARABACAK, Turkiye, 2024.

 Applied Modelling & Identification, Björn Sohlberg, Dalarna University, Sweden, 2008.

References:

[1] K. Karabacak, "A Grey-Box Model of a DC/DC Boost Converter for PV Energy

Systems," vol. 2024, no. 1, p. 3559456, 2024.

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