The design of a smart power conversion system as an undergraduate cross-discipline integrated design project

The paper describes the design of a smart power conversion system as a project vehicle in a cross-discipline integrated design project (IDP) course. This project allows senior undergraduate students to consolidate their technical knowledge and design skills of feedback control systems, energy storage systems, big data analysis systems and high-power electrical systems. Since students learn experientially, the project is also useful to motivate students towards adapting electrical system design as well as provide solid learning evidence to their future employers.

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