Master’s in Power Quality and Active Filters in Power Electronics
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in power quality and active filters (harmonics, flicker, standards): 12 modules covering power quality disturbances, harmonics, standards and measurement, passive and active filters and their control, active rectifiers and PFC, reactive compensation and STATCOM, voltage dips, renewables and EV integration and mitigation projects, with an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in Power Quality and Active Filters in Power Electronics — studying from India
India's electronics manufacturing and design sector is expanding rapidly, with strong clusters in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune and the Noida-Gurugram region. Semiconductor and electronics initiatives under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology are encouraging chip design and fabrication projects. Telecom equipment, consumer electronics and automotive electronics all create demand for embedded systems engineers. The Telecommunication Engineering Centre sets telecom standards, while the Bureau of Indian Standards covers electronics product norms. Engineers here design firmware, hardware platforms, communication systems and testing solutions for a wide range of products.
Fees for India: ₹628,000 (Indian Rupee), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in India
Typical roles
Questions from India
Which bodies in India recognise electronics and telecom engineers?
Electronics and telecom engineers in India are recognised through the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE), the Institution of Engineers (India), and IEEE India sections. Telecom regulation sits with the Department of Telecommunications, and product certification follows standards from the Bureau of Indian Standards. SEIUM's private qualifications are not accredited by a national body, so their value is for employers to judge.
Who employs embedded systems and telecom engineers in India?
Employers include electronics manufacturers, semiconductor and design firms in Bengaluru and Hyderabad, telecom operators like Airtel and Jio, defence electronics firms, and automotive electronics suppliers. A private online programme can add specialist depth, but hiring managers usually look at practical projects, firmware experience and relevant certifications alongside the qualification.
How can I balance this programme with a job in India, and what is the time commitment?
The programme is fully online and taught in English, so you can study from India without a student visa. Specialist courses take about 300 hours, postgraduate diplomas about 800 and master's about 1,900. Schedules are based on IST, you have an assigned technical tutor, and fees can be paid in instalments. Ask your employer whether they can sponsor the course.
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What you will be able to do
Identify and quantify power quality disturbances.
Analyse the effects of harmonics on installations.
Apply standards and carry out measurement campaigns.
Design passive and active filters.
Implement active filter control strategies.
Apply active rectifiers, STATCOMs and voltage dip protection.
Assess the technical and economic feasibility of mitigation solutions.
Who it's for
- Power quality engineers.
- Power electronics engineers.
- Reactive power compensation engineers.
- Electrical efficiency consultants.
- Renewables integration engineers.
- Electrical measurement technicians.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter industry.
What you'll work with
- UNE-EN 50160 (voltage characteristics of public distribution networks)
- IEC 61000-4-30 (power quality measurement methods)
- IEC 61000-4-7 (harmonic and interharmonic measurement)
- IEC 61000-3-12 (harmonic current limits for equipment above 16 A)
- IEEE 519 (harmonic control in electric power systems)
- IEC 61000-2-4 (compatibility levels in industrial plants)
- IEC 62909-1 (bi-directional grid-connected power converters)
- MATLAB Simulink
- PLECS
- DIgSILENT PowerFactory
- PSCAD
- ETAP
12 modules
1.1Definition of power quality1.2Disturbances in networks1.3Harmonics and interharmonics1.4Dips and interruptions1.5Transient overvoltages1.6Flicker1.7Unbalance1.8Frequency variations1.9Costs of poor power quality1.10Case study: power quality diagnosis at an industrial plant
2.1Fourier series2.2Non-linear loads2.3Rectifiers and drives2.4THD and TDD distortion2.5Distortion power factor2.6Effects on transformers and cables2.7Harmonic resonances2.8Interference with equipment2.9Propagation in the network2.10Lab: harmonic measurement of a variable-speed drive
3.1UNE-EN 501603.2IEC 61000-2-2 and 2-43.3IEC 61000-3-2 and 3-123.4IEEE 5193.5IEC 61000-4-30 and Class A analysers3.6IEC 61000-4-7 for harmonics3.7Measurement campaigns3.8Data interpretation3.9Power quality reports3.10Practical exercise: measurement campaign with a Class A analyser
4.1Tuned filters4.2Broadband filters4.3Line reactors4.4Detuned capacitor banks4.5Design and tuning4.6Resonance risks4.7Losses and ageing4.8Filters for drives4.9Limitations4.10Lab: designing a filter tuned to the fifth harmonic
5.1Principle of the shunt active filter5.2Series active filter5.3Hybrid filters5.4Inverter topologies5.5Filter sizing5.6LCL output filter5.7Components and semiconductors5.8Typical applications5.9Comparison with passive filters5.10Practical exercise: sizing an active filter
6.1p-q instantaneous power theory6.2Synchronous reference frame6.3Harmonic extraction6.4Hysteresis current control6.5Predictive control6.6Resonant control6.7PLL synchronisation6.8DC-bus voltage control6.9Digital implementation6.10Lab: p-q control in Simulink
7.1Six-pulse rectifiers7.212- and 18-pulse rectifiers7.3Active front-end rectifier7.4Power factor correction7.5Single-phase PFC7.6Three-phase Vienna PFC7.7Low-distortion converters7.8Harmonic emission standards7.9Choosing a solution7.10Practical exercise: simulating an active rectifier
8.1Reactive power and power factor8.2Capacitor banks8.3SVC8.4STATCOM8.5Dynamic compensation8.6Flicker in arc furnaces8.7Voltage control8.8Applications in renewables8.9Grid requirements8.10Lab: STATCOM in simulation
9.1Origin of voltage dips9.2Equipment sensitivity9.3ITIC and SEMI F47 curves9.4Dynamic voltage restorers (DVR)9.5UPS and storage9.6Surge protective devices9.7Protection coordination9.8Earthing9.9Combined solutions9.10Case study: dip immunity of a production line
10.1PV inverters and harmonics10.2Wind turbines and power quality10.3Electric vehicle charging10.4Supraharmonics from 2 to 150 kHz10.5Weak grids10.6Grid codes10.7Microgrids10.8Storage and power quality10.9Connection studies10.10Practical exercise: harmonic impact of a charging station
11.1Power quality audits11.2Cost analysis11.3Choosing solutions11.4Technical specification11.5Installation and commissioning11.6Verification of results11.7Maintenance11.8Energy savings11.9Industrial cases11.10Workshop: technical and economic mitigation proposal
12.1Target installation12.2Measurement campaign12.3Diagnosis12.4Choosing a solution12.5Filter design12.6Control strategy12.7Simulation and validation12.8Economic analysis12.9Master's Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
100% online programme on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded lectures and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so it fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MATLAB Simulink, PLECS, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSCAD and ETAP, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied on real procedures: measurement campaigns with Class A analysers, simulation of active filters and verification of mitigation after installation. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: UNE-EN 50160, IEC 61000-4-30, IEC 61000-4-7, IEC 61000-3-12, IEEE 519, IEC 61000-2-4, IEC 62909-1.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- University degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with MATLAB Simulink, PLECS, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSCAD and ETAP, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
A university degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent professional experience), a computer able to run the programme software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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