From Basics to Projects: Master Rectifier Simulation with MATLAB Simulink
Are you a power electronics student struggling to simulate rectifiers in MATLAB Simulink?
This beginner-friendly course is designed to help you become confident in building, analyzing, and improving rectifier circuits using MATLAB Simulink.
What you’ll learn
- 1. Build and simulate different types of rectifier circuits in MATLAB Simulink..
- 2. Measure key performance parameters such as average power, apparent power, instantaneous power, power factor..
- 3. Measure the Peak inverse voltage of the diode..
- 4. Understand the role of a freewheeling diode as a protective device in power electronic circuits..
- 5. Design and analyze filters to reduce ripples in the rectifier output..
- 6. Apply practical techniques to improve simulation accuracy and effectively troubleshoot issues related to practical implementation..
- 7. Learn how to work with Simscape components..
- 8. Build a complete battery charger project using a full-wave rectifier, applying key concepts learned throughout the course..
- 9. Obtain the harmonic spectrum of the current waveform, and calculate the Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) value..
- 10. RMS values, ripple factor, form factor, and rectification ratio..
- 11. Three Phase full-wave bridge rectifier simulation and key measurements..
Course Content
- Single Phase Uncontrolled Rectifiers –> 7 lectures • 1hr 8min.
- Project # 01 –> 1 lecture • 26min.
- FFT Analysis –> 1 lecture • 20min.
- Three Phase Rectifiers –> 2 lectures • 27min.
Requirements
Are you a power electronics student struggling to simulate rectifiers in MATLAB Simulink?
This beginner-friendly course is designed to help you become confident in building, analyzing, and improving rectifier circuits using MATLAB Simulink.
You’ll learn by doing — with hands-on, problem-based examples explained in a clear and simplified way, so you can focus on learning without getting stuck on technical jargon. Whether you’re working on academic assignments, final-year projects, or want to build a strong foundation in power electronics simulation, this course is your starting point.
Who This Course Is For:
Students of Electrical or Power Engineering.
Beginners and intermediate learners in power electronics.
Anyone who wants to simulate and analyze rectifier circuits using MATLAB Simulink.
Final-year students or project teams looking to build rectifier-based charging systems.
What You’ll Learn:
1. Build and simulate different types of rectifier circuits in MATLAB Simulink.
2. Measure key performance parameters such as average power, apparent power, instantaneous power, power factor, RMS values, ripple factor, form factor, and rectification ratio.
3. Measure the Peak inverse voltage of the diode.
4. Understand the role of a freewheeling diode as a protective device in power electronic circuits.
5. Design and analyze filters to reduce ripples in the rectifier output.
6. Apply practical techniques to improve simulation accuracy and effectively troubleshoot issues related to practical implementation.
7. Learn how to work with Simscape components.
8. Build a complete battery charger project using a full-wave rectifier, applying key concepts learned throughout the course.
9. Obtain the harmonic spectrum of the current waveform and calculate the Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) value.
10. Simulation of three phase rectifier and key measurements.
11. Simulation of Controlled Rectifiers
Please note: AI tools were used in parts of this course (such as narration) to enhance clarity and learner experience.