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Electrotechnical Engineering

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Work description

1) Investigate the state of the art of isolated and non-isolated DC/DC converter topologies. 2) Study the state of the art of control algorithms for photovoltaic panel converters. 3) Simulate and design an isolated DC/DC converter for photovoltaic panels with an interface to a DC network. 4) Develop the thermal analysis of the converter. 5) Design the high-frequency transformer for the converter. 6) Develop the printed circuit board (PCB) for the power board and control board. 7) Develop the firmware (FW) with control algorithms for the converter using a microcontroller. 8)Test the converter in a laboratory environment. 9) Write complementary articles if innovative results are obtained.

Minimum profile required

Previous academic background in applied electrotechnical engineering, informatics, automation or similar.

Preference factors

- Previous experience (or academic training) in power electronics - Aptitude for manual work in a laboratory setting - Knowledge of microcontroller programming in C - Knowledge in developing printed circuit boards

Application Period

Since 25 Jul 2024 to 25 Aug 2024

[Closed]

Centre

Power and Energy Systems

Scientific Advisor

José Silva