Switching Technologies
Grundlagen der Schalttechnologien
6 CPWinterEN
Contents
• Definitions and classification of switching devices • Requirements for switching elements • Vacuum switching chamber and ist characteristics • Power electronic elements and ist static and dynamic behaviour • other switching technologies • Application of vacuum switching tubes in circuit breakers • Circuit breaker application in power grids • Converterdesigns • Converter and ist applications
Learning outcomes
Students know the operating principles of various switching technologies used for power engineering. This covers switching in vacuum, switching in gases and power electronics including the switching devices and its characteristics. Students will also get an overview of application in industrial plants and power grids.
Assessment
• Written examination, 90 minutes
Literature (1)
- Script
Source: BTU's module description · retrieved 17 Oct 2026Original