The Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information

Technology at RWTH Aachen University in Germany invites

you to join the International Master Programme in Electrical

Power Engineering. The programme offers a thorough

theoretical foundation and hands on experience in electrical

power engineering. The Master Programme is designed by

professors with industrial experience to give students a high

level education in Electrical Power Engineering.

A master degree from RWTH Aachen University will enable

you to work at an advanced level in industrial production as

well as in research, development and education.

RWTH Aachen University stands for technological progress,

innovation and industrial orientation. In German, its full name

is Rheinisch-Westflische Technische Hochschule Aachen,

which literally translated means Northrhine-Westphalian

University of Technology. Since its founding during the

German industrialisation in the late 19th century, RWTH has

been at the forefront of technological development. Today, it

is one of the leading Technical Universities in Europe and

probably in the world.

Aachen was founded by the Romans but it was Charlemagne

who made it a centre of European political life in the 8th

century. Today it has 250.000 inhabitants. Aachen is a modern

city with a historical centre with many shops and cafes.

Students make up a considerable proportion of the city

population. So there are many cultural and social activities like

theatre performances, museums, concerts, literature events or

shuttle parties which makes life in Aachen very attractive for

young people.

As Germanys most western city, Aachen has the luck to be

very near to Belgium and the Netherlands. The cities

Maastricht and Liege are just around the corner. Furthermore,

Aachen is surrounded by a very attractive countryside which

offers many sport and leisure opportunities.

The programme comprises 1 years of course work including

lectures, exercises, practical courses and excursions. Three

months of practical training in the German industry and three

months for completion of the Master thesis supplement the

programme for a total of 2 years. Upon successful completion

of the programme, participants are awarded the degree

Master of science in Electrical Power Engineering from RWTH

Aachen.

The programme is open to students from all over the world.

The language of instruction is either German or English,

depending on the programme chosen.

Requirements This programme is offered in German and in English.

Depending on the chosen program, different language

requirements do exist. For admission to the English

programme, a TOEFL score of at least 550 (paper-based) or 213

(computer-based) points has to be proven. An equivalent score

in either IELTS, MELAB or other may be sufficient, too.

All participants in the English programme are invited to attend

a basic German language course that will start in September,

one month prior to the beginning of the master programme.

For the German programme the DSH (Deutsche Sprachprfung

fr den Hochschulzugang) has to be passed. Students with

basic knowledge of German at the level of ZDaF (Zertifikat

Deutsch als Fremdsprache) can participate in an advanced

German language course in the summer semester prior to the

beginning of their planned study programme. This language

course prepares students to obtain the DSH.

Tuition, Cost and Scholarships Since winter semester 2005, RWTH Aachen University has

started to charge a tuition fee of 500 Euro per semester. An

additional fee of approx. EUR 190 is charged to cover

expenses for students' services and facilities as well as a

ticket for free public transport in and around Aachen. In

addition, students have to cover their own living and travel

expenses. A students monthly expenses, including study

materials, roughly amount to between EUR 600 and EUR 650.

RWTH does not offer any formal scholarships. Applicants are

encouraged to seek financial support in their home countries.

Among others, financial support may also be granted by the

DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service). Enquiries can be

made at the German embassies and the DAAD offices in every

country.

Eligibility Applicants should have completed their graduate studies

(Bachelor of Science or equivalent academic degree) with an

above-average grade at an internationally recognised

university.

Students must speak and write fluently the language in which

their chosen programme is taught. (see also Language

Requirements)

Courses of the English Master

Programme For an overview of the courses in the German master

programme see the German information brochure.

Power Systems I & II

The lecture series Power Systems deals with the whole

spectrum of electrical energy supply, including physical

characteristics and both technical and mathematical models of

the components of power supply in quasi-steady-state and

transient states. Furthermore, methods of system engineering

and economical system evaluation are presented. The

imparted material can be applied in practical exercises. At the

end of each series the students are given the possibility to

prepare for the examinations by a detailed repetition in an

additional 6-hours crash course.

Electrical Machines I & II

The following main topics are treated in the lecture Electrical

Machines I and II:

Part I: Basics, design, function, stationary operation:

fundamental laws, transformer, general aspects of rotating

electrical machines, direct-current machine, asynchronous

machine, synchronous machine, special machines and linear

drives.

Part II: Dynamic behaviour, power electronic supply, control:

Two-axis-theory, direct-current machine, asynchronous

machine, synchronous machine, brushless dc-motor.

Power Electronics

The fundamental principles and topologies of line-commutated

converters are detailed by analysing M1, M3 and B6-bridge

rectifier circuits and their industrial applications. Line side

harmonics are investigated. To show the principles of self-

commutated converters dc-to-dc converters and voltage-

source inverters are discussed. Current regulators and PWM

Space-Vector-Modulation techniques are described for high-

dynamic control of inverters. The principles of quasi-resonant

and resonant soft-switching converters are shown.

Protective Measures and Equipment in

Power Supply Systems and Electrical

Installations

Main topics of this lecture are: Safety regulations, standards

and test certificates; legal basis. Risk of electric currents for

the human body, safety limits, dangers from high-frequency

fields. Protective measures in low voltage installations,

protectional and functional extra low voltage. Protective

measures of high voltage installations; earthing, over-voltage

and lightning protections. Protection of lines and cables

against overload and short circuits. Protection systems for

transformers, motors and generators. Protective equipment

and their models of action, protection criteria.

Electro Heat

At the beginning a survey is given on the basic knowledge

which is necessary for the electrical heating technology. This

comprises mainly the discussion of heat transfer by conduction

of heat, convection and heat radiation as well as the

conversion of electric energy into heat and the generation of

heat sources in the charge to be heated. After this follows a

presentation of the most important electrical heating

applications in the engineering of buildings and in the

implementation of electro thermal processes for the industry .

High-Voltage Technology I & II

The objective of the lecture is to transfer high-voltage specific

expertise about:

Transient over-voltages

Generation and measurement of DC-, AC and transient

high voltages

Dimensioning, design and test of high-voltage

equipment

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

The lecture contains both basics as well as detailed know-how

and is presented in an interesting and practical way using an

excellent mixture between theory, best practices and intensive

interactions and examples.

Power Economics in Liberalised

Electricity Markets

The lecture starts with an introduction into power economics.

In particular the changed business environment in the power

industry after the liberalisation is discussed. Besides, the

lecture focuses on motivation of liberalisation and different

approaches all over the world. Roles of different market

participants and pricing mechanisms are discussed in detail.

Laboratory in Electrical Power

Engineering I & II

In this laboratory the basic component and system behaviour

of power engineering equipment are treated. The lab deals

with motors and generators as basic consumption and

generation components. Direct current and three-phase

current transmission are discussed, accompanied by high-

voltage impulse tests.

The laboratory is performed by the Institutes of Electrical

Machines, Power Systems and Power Economics, Power

Electronics and Electrical Drives and High-Voltage

Engineering.

Electrical Drives

The lecture starts with the fundamentals of mechanical and

electromechanical systems. The dynamic high-performance

control principles of dc-, induction or synchronous drives are

analysed next. A wide range of control strategies are

explained: starting with simple algorithms up to the modern

universal field orientated control for inverter-fed machines. In

the last chapter the modelling and control of Switched

Reluctance Drives is presented. The lecture Power

Electronics is a pre-requisite for this class.

Modern Servo Drives for Machine tools

and Robotics

The following main topics are treated in the lecture Modern

Servo Drives for Machine Tools and Robotics: dynamic and

accuracy, applications, structure and control concepts,

requirements, use of permanent magnets, direct-current-,

synchronous- and asynchronous servo motors including

converters, gears and sensors, rotating and linear direct drives

with high-force density, servo drive for power steering in cars,

future developments, sensor-less drives.

Operation of Interconnected Power

Systems

The course gives an introduction to the basic concepts of the

operation of interconnected power systems. Main components

of the course are the description of technical requirements on

interconnected operation, effects that influence the operation

of power systems, examples of large disturbances and

mathematical tools for the control of interconnected systems.

Besides the lectures the course includes an excursion to the

SCADA-system of a large German network operator.

Simulation of the Electrical Power

Industry

The intensive course provides the participants in the first

stage with profound knowledge of the basics in business

administration. This knowledge is necessary i

participate successfully in the second stage, the computer

based simulation of the electrical power industry. The

simulation reflects the main economic structures and legal

restrictions present in this branch of industry. The basics in

business administration contain accounting and capital

budgeting methods.

German Language I & II

The German language course is complementing the studies of

electrical power engineering. It is designed to simplify living in

Germany by teaching basic knowledge o

language. This knowledge is then certified by the ZDaF

(Zertifikat Deutsch als Fremdsprache; certificate German as a

foreign language). The German language course will be given

during two semesters.

Study Tour

The master program contains thr

plants or industrial companies related to electrical

engineering. Every two years a one

organised, where several energy utilities but also big

industrial companies will be visited. There is also an excursion

to a pump-storage power plant in Luxembourg organised

regularly. These excursions have the aim to relate the

theoretical contents of the master studies to practical

experience.

Internship All students have to do an eight

industrial companies. Details related to these internships are

arranged by the faculty.

of power systems, examples of large disturbances and

mathematical tools for the control of interconnected systems.

Besides the lectures the course includes an excursion to the

system of a large German network operator.

Simulation of the Electrical Power

The intensive course provides the participants in the first

stage with profound knowledge of the basics in business

administration. This knowledge is necessary in order to

participate successfully in the second stage, the computer-

based simulation of the electrical power industry. The

simulation reflects the main economic structures and legal

restrictions present in this branch of industry. The basics in

administration contain accounting and capital

German Language I & II

The German language course is complementing the studies of

electrical power engineering. It is designed to simplify living in

Germany by teaching basic knowledge of the German

language. This knowledge is then certified by the ZDaF

(Zertifikat Deutsch als Fremdsprache; certificate German as a

foreign language). The German language course will be given

The master program contains three one-day visits to power

plants or industrial companies related to electrical

engineering. Every two years a one-week excursion is

organised, where several energy utilities but also big

industrial companies will be visited. There is also an excursion

storage power plant in Luxembourg organised

regularly. These excursions have the aim to relate the

theoretical contents of the master studies to practical

All students have to do an eight-weeks training in the German

l companies. Details related to these internships are

Master Thesis Students are challenged to solve practical problems in the

field of electrical power engineering. During this time of thesis

work, the candidates are integrated into RWTH research

teams. The master thesis may also be carried out in industry.

The thesis may be written either in German or English.

Schedule

Application Procedures Application deadline for the English master programme is 01

March. Applicants for the German master programme who are

DSH holders apply before 01 March. Holders of the ZDaF apply

before January 15th to get admission to the German language

course in the summer semester prior to the start of the master

programme.

Please send your application to:

RWTH Aachen

Akademisches Auslandsamt (International Office)

D-52056 Aachen

Germany

Further information:

Institut fr Elektrische Anlagen und Energiewirtschaft der

RWTH Aachen (IAEW)

Master Koordinator

52056 Aachen, Germany

Phone: +49 241 80 976 53

Fax: +49 241 80 921 97

Email: master@iaew.rwth-aachen.de

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High Voltage Technology I

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Engineering IILaboratory Electrical Power

Engineering I

Protective Relaying

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PowerSystems II

PowerSystems II

PowerSystems I

PowerSystems I

Electrical Machines I

Electrical Machines II

Electrical Machines I

Electrical Machines II

High Voltage Technology IHigh Voltage Technology I

ElectiveCourse

ExcursionExcursion ExcursionExcursionElectiveCourseElectiveCourse

ElectiveCourseElectiveCourse

ElectricalDrives

PowerElectronics

InternshipInternship

Master ThesisMaster Thesis

German Language Course I

German Language Course I

German Language Course II

German Language Course II

Seminar ProjectSeminar Project

Laboratory Electrical Power

Engineering II

Laboratory Electrical Power

Engineering IILaboratory Electrical Power

Engineering I

Laboratory Electrical Power

Engineering I

Protective Relaying

High Voltage Technology II

Students are challenged to solve practical problems in the

field of electrical power engineering. During this time of thesis

to RWTH research

teams. The master thesis may also be carried out in industry.

Application deadline for the English master programme is 01

rman master programme who are

DSH holders apply before 01 March. Holders of the ZDaF apply

before January 15th to get admission to the German language

course in the summer semester prior to the start of the master

Master of Science

Electrical Power

Engineering

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