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
Homepage:
http://www.iaew.rwth-aachen.de/cms/front_content.php?idcat=114


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Protective
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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









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