AC and DC Charger Fundamentals Course
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AC and DC Charger Fundamentals Course
Explore the basic principles and operation of electric vehicle charging systems, covering both alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC). It focuses on charger architecture, communication protocols, and key components, including rectifiers, inverters, and protection systems. Emphasis is placed on electrical safety and current industry regulations, preparing participants to understand and evaluate current and future charging technologies.
This course provides a solid foundation for understanding the different charging levels, from slow AC charging to fast DC charging, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each system. Practical examples and analyses of connection diagrams and basic maintenance are included, facilitating the application of knowledge in the workplace. The course aims to train professionals in roles such as maintenance technicians, systems design engineers, and electric mobility specialists.
AC and DC Charger Fundamentals Course
- Format: Hybrid
- Duration: 3 months
- Hours: 300 H
- Language: English / Spanish
- Registration date: 23-10-2026
- Start date: 12-12-2026
- Available places: 3
620 $
Competencies and results
What you will learn
1. Essential Fundamentals: AC/DC Chargers and Their Key Applications
Here is the requested content:
- Understand the architecture and internal workings of AC/DC chargers.
- Identify the different types of AC/DC chargers and their technical specifications.
- Analyze the key applications of AC/DC chargers in various contexts.
- Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of different AC/DC charger technologies.
- Interpret block diagrams and connection schematics of AC/DC chargers.
- Learn about the critical components of AC/DC chargers: transformers, rectifiers, filters, etc.
- Study the principles of AC-to-DC power conversion and voltage regulation processes.
- Become familiar with the regulations and safety standards related to AC/DC chargers.
- Apply the acquired knowledge to the selection and design of AC/DC chargers. for specific needs.
2. Comprehensive Mastery: Fundamentals, AC/DC Chargers and Practical Cases
- Essential Fundamentals of Marine Electricity: You will understand the theoretical foundations of electricity, including current, voltage, resistance, and power, specifically applied to marine systems.
- AC/DC Chargers: You will learn the operation, design, and maintenance of AC/DC chargers, fundamental for energy conversion on vessels.
- Charger Operating Principles and Applications: You will analyze the internal architecture of chargers, including transformers, rectifiers, and filters.
- Troubleshooting and Diagnosis: You will develop skills to identify and troubleshoot common problems in AC/DC chargers, using measurement and diagnostic tools.
- Marine Battery Systems: You will study the integration of chargers with battery systems, including battery types, capacities, and management systems.
- Practical Implementation Case Studies: You will analyze and simulate real-world scenarios for applying chargers on different types of vessels, from small From small boats to large vessels.
Regulations and Standards: You will learn about the relevant international regulations and standards for the design and operation of charging systems in the naval sector.
Optimization and Energy Efficiency: You will explore strategies to improve the efficiency of AC/DC chargers and optimize energy consumption on board.
Integration with Renewable Energy Systems: You will understand how to integrate chargers with renewable energy sources, such as solar panels and wind turbines, in naval applications.
Preventive and Corrective Maintenance: You will learn how to perform preventive and corrective maintenance tasks on AC/DC chargers, including inspection, cleaning, and component replacement.
3. Comprehensive user-oriented design and validation (from modeling to manufacturing)
You will learn to integrate the entire product development process, from initial model conception to final validation, applying user-centered methodologies. You will develop skills in parametric design, ergonomics, simulation, sustainable materials, 3D visualization, and manufacturing management, ensuring efficient, safe solutions that meet current industry standards.
4. AC/DC Chargers: Technical Fundamentals and Circuit Design
4. AC/DC Chargers: Technical Fundamentals and Circuit Design
Understand the principles of AC/DC power conversion.
Analyze the different topologies of AC/DC chargers: rectifiers, buck converters, boost converters, and flyback converters.
Study the key components: transformers, diodes, transistors, and capacitors.
Master the design of control circuits for voltage and current regulation.
Implement protection against overcurrent, overvoltage, and short circuits.
Calculate and select components to optimize energy efficiency.
Evaluate charger designs considering electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).
Perform simulations and tests of AC/DC charger prototypes.
Learn about international standards and regulations for chargers.
Design and Develop loaders for specific applications.
5. Exploring in Depth: AC/DC Chargers, Theory and Operation
5. In-Depth Exploration: AC/DC Chargers, Theory and Operation
- Fundamental principles of AC/DC and DC/DC conversion.
- Common charger architectures: rectifiers, buck, boost, and flyback converters.
- Detailed analysis of key components: transformers, diodes, transistors, and capacitors.
- Modeling and simulation of charging circuits to optimize performance.
- Control and regulation of charging current and voltage.
- Circuit protection: overcurrent, overvoltage, and overtemperature.
- Design of switched-mode power supplies (SMPS) for chargers.
- Energy efficiency and optimization of charger design.
- Regulations and safety standards applicable to AC/DC chargers.
- Diagnosis and troubleshooting of problems in chargers.
6. Unveiling Secrets: AC/DC Chargers, Key Principles and Functional Design
- Fundamentals of Power Conversion: You will understand the inner workings of AC/DC chargers, from alternating current input to direct current output.
- Key Principles of Power Electronics: You will gain knowledge of essential components such as diodes, transistors, and integrated circuits, and their role in power conversion.
- Functional Charger Design: You will learn to design AC/DC chargers, selecting appropriate components, optimizing efficiency, and ensuring safety.
- Charger Topologies: You will explore different charger architectures, including rectifiers, buck, boost, and flyback converters, and their applications.
- Control and Regulation: You will master control and regulation techniques to maintain stable output voltage and current, and ensure efficient operation.
- Protection and Safety: You will understand protection mechanisms against overloads, short circuits, and overvoltages, and how to implement safety measures for the users.
- Fault Analysis and Troubleshooting: You will develop skills to diagnose and troubleshoot problems in AC/DC chargers, using measurement and analysis tools.
- Regulations and Standards: You will learn about the regulations and standards relevant to the design and manufacture of AC/DC chargers, ensuring legal compliance.
- Applications and Trends: You will explore the applications of AC/DC chargers in various sectors, such as consumer electronics, automotive, and renewable energy, and the latest trends in charger design.
- Simulation and Modeling: You will use simulation tools to analyze charger performance, optimize design, and predict behavior under different operating conditions.
Who this program is for:
AC and DC Charger Fundamentals Course
- Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical Engineers or related fields.
- Professionals in the automotive industry, electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, and charging station operators.
- Technicians and specialists in the maintenance and repair of electric vehicle charging systems.
- Design and integration engineers for AC and DC charging systems.
- Consultants and advisors in the electric mobility sector.
Recommended requirements: Basic knowledge of electricity and electronics.
- Standards-driven curriculum: you will work with CS-27/CS-29, DO-160, DO-178C/DO-254, ARP4754A/ARP4761, ADS-33E-PRF from the first module.
- Accreditable laboratories (EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor bench, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibrations/acoustics.
- Evidence-oriented TFM: safety case, test plan, compliance dossierand operational limits.
- Mentored by industry: teachers with experience in rotorcraft, tiltrotor, eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
- Flexible modality (hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
- Ethics and security: safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as pillars.
1.1 Introduction to AC/DC Conversion: Basic Concepts and Needs in Naval Environments
1.2 Operating Principles of AC/DC Chargers: Rectification, Filtering, and Regulation
1.3 Key Components of AC/DC Chargers: Transformers, Diodes, Capacitors, etc.
1.4 Types of AC/DC Chargers: Linear, Switched-Mode, and Their Applications on Ships
1.5 Applications of AC/DC Chargers in Onboard Systems: Batteries, Electronics, Communications
1.6 Design and Selection of AC/DC Chargers: Technical Specifications and Safety Considerations
1.7 Relevant Regulations and Standards for AC/DC Chargers in the Naval Industry
1.8 Preventive and Corrective Maintenance of AC/DC Chargers: Troubleshooting Common Problems
1.9 Impact of AC/DC Chargers on Energy Efficiency and Naval Sustainability 1.10 Case studies: practical examples of the implementation of AC/DC chargers in different types of vessels.
2.2 Introduction to AC/DC Chargers: Basic concepts and main components.
2.2 Operating principles: AC to DC conversion and its stages.
2.3 AC/DC charger topologies: Types and characteristics.
2.4 Component selection: Resistors, capacitors, inductors, and semiconductors.
2.5 Circuit design: Calculations and simulations.
2.6 Troubleshooting and failure analysis of AC/DC chargers.
2.7 Practical applications: Charging batteries and power supplies.
2.8 Case studies: Design and analysis of specific chargers.
2.9 Safety standards and regulations.
2.20 Maintenance and testing of AC/DC chargers.
3.3 Introduction to AC/DC Chargers: Basic Concepts and Key Components
3.2 Operating Principles: AC to DC Conversion
3.3 AC/DC Charger Topologies: Common Types and Configurations
3.4 Circuit Design: Stages of an AC/DC Charger
3.5 Component Selection: Criteria and Considerations
3.6 Protection and Safety: Measures to Ensure Reliability
3.7 Operation and Control: Charge Management Systems
3.8 Practical Applications: Examples of Use in Different Devices
3.9 Diagnosis and Troubleshooting: Troubleshooting Techniques
3.30 Energy Efficiency and Regulations: Standards and Regulations
4.4 Fundamentals of AC/DC Chargers: Operating Principles and Key Components
4.2 AC/DC Charger Architectures: Basic Topologies and Their Applications
4.3 Circuit Design: Analysis of Conversion Stages and Component Selection
4.4 Transformers in AC/DC Chargers: Design, Calculations, and Considerations
4.5 AC/DC Charger Control: Modulation and Regulation Techniques
4.6 Protection in AC/DC Chargers: Safety Systems and Fault Detection
4.7 Filter Design: Harmonic and Noise Removal in Chargers
4.8 Testing and Measurement: Performance Verification and Regulatory Compliance
4.9 PCB Design for AC/DC Chargers: Considerations and Best Practices
4.40 Case Studies: Analysis of AC/DC Charger Designs and Their Applications
5.5 Introduction to AC/DC Conversion: Basic Concepts and Needs
5.5 Key Components: Transformers, Rectifiers, Filters, and Regulators
5.3 Operating Principles: From Alternating Current to Direct Current
5.4 Types of AC/DC Chargers: Linear, Switched-Mode, and Their Applications
5.5 Technical Specifications: Voltage, Current, Power, and Efficiency
5.6 Selection and Sizing: Criteria for Choosing the Right Charger
5.7 Essential Applications: Mobile Devices, Electronics, and Marine Systems
5.8 Electrical Safety: Protective Measures and Standards
5.9 Analysis of Common Failures and Solutions
5.50 Introduction to Practical Cases and Examples from the Marine Industry
6.6 Fundamental Principles: Design and Operation of AC/DC Chargers
6.2 AC/DC Charger Architecture: Key Components and Functions
6.3 Component Selection: Criteria for Functional Design
6.4 Circuit Design: Charging and Protection Stages
6.5 Failure Analysis: Identifying and Solving Common Problems
6.6 Energy Efficiency: Optimizing Design for Superior Performance
6.7 Thermal Design: Heat Management in AC/DC Chargers
6.8 Regulations and Standards: Regulatory Compliance in Design
6.9 Practical Applications: Functional Design Case Studies
6.60 Future Trends: Innovations and Advancements in AC/DC Chargers
- Hands-on methodology: test-before-you-trust, design reviews, failure analysis, compliance evidence.
- Software (depending on licenses/partners): MATLAB/Simulink, Python (NumPy/SciPy), OpenVSP, SU2/OpenFOAM, Nastran/Abaqus, AMESim/Modelica, acoustics tools, planning toolchains DO-178C.
- SEIUM Laboratories: scale rotor bench, vibrations/acoustics, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL for AFCS, data acquisition with strain gauging.
- Standards and compliance: EN 9100, 17025, ISO 27001, GDPR.
Capstone-type projects
Admissions, fees, and scholarships
- Profile: Background in Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related fields; practical experience in NLP and valued information retrieval systems.
- Documentation: Updated CV, academic transcript, SOP/statement of purpose, project examples or code (optional).
- Process: Application → Technical evaluation of profile and experience → Technical interview → Review of case studies → Final decision → Enrollment.
- Fees:
- Single payment: 10% discount.
- Payment in 3 installments: No fees; 30% upon registration + 2 equal monthly payments of the remaining 35%.
Monthly payment: available with a 7% commission on the total; annual review.
Scholarships: based on academic merit, financial need, and promoting inclusion; agreements with companies in the sector for partial or full scholarships.
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Completely. It covers e-propulsion, integration, and emerging regulations (SC-VTOL).
Recommended. There are also internal challenges and consortiums.
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