3rd course in the Photovoltaic Power Electronics Specialization
Instructor: Robert Erickson, PhD, Professor
Design, construct, and demonstrate a battery management system in which the power electronics system developed in the earlier courses is adapted to control charging of the storage battery. The project includes maximum power point tracking (MPPT) to provide bulk charging at the maximum rate, and charge taper and float modes to improve battery health.
Note: The parts kit and test equipment kit for this course are the same as in the prerequisite open-loop (ECEA 5716) and closed-loop (ECEA 5717) power electronics lab courses, so no further purchases are required.
Prior knowledge needed:
Learning Outcomes
Syllabus
Grading
Experiment |
Percentage of Grade |
Report for Experiment 6 |
50% |
Report for Experiment 7 |
50% |
Letter Grade Rubric
Letter Grade |
Minimum Percentage |
A |
92% |
A- |
90% |
B+ |
88% |
B |
82% |
B- |
80% |
C+ |
78% |
C |
72% |
C- |
70% |
D+ |
68% |
D |
60% |
F |
0% |
Component List
The parts kit and test equipment kit list below are the same as in the prerequisite open-loop (ECEA 5716) and closed-loop (ECEA 5717) power electronics lab courses, so no further purchases are required.