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2010/1 Module Catalogue
 Module Code: EEE3026 Module Title: POWER ELECTRONICS
Module Provider: Electronic Engineering Short Name: EE3.PWE
Level: HE3 Module Co-ordinator: SAAJ CM Dr (Elec Eng)
Number of credits: 15 Number of ECTS credits: 7.5
 
Module Availability
Spring Semester
Assessment Pattern
Unit(s) of Assessment
Weighting Towards Module Mark( %)
Written examination (2-hour unseen paper)
100%
Module Overview
This module aims to develop a better understanding of power semiconductor switching devices and various power converters. A detailed analysis of power converters like AC to DC phase controlled rectifiers, AC to AC, DC to DC converter & Pulse Width Modulated (PWM) inverters will be provided. In order to develop a broader understanding of this subject, a few domestic & industrial applications will be taught in this module.
Prerequisites/Co-requisites

EE3.el6 advised

Module Aims

To build on Level 2 concepts of electronic engineering by introducing power electronic switching devices and power conversion techniques for various applications.

Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students should be able to:
  • Describe the basic operations of power semiconductor switches used for power conversion.
  • Apply the basic principles of relevant power electronics switching devices for designing converters.
  • Demonstrate clearly the limitations of a range of power electronics converters.
  • Analyse and design AC to DC, DC to AC, DC to DC and AC to AC converters.
  • Use of power conversion techniques for various applications.
  • Describe the basic principles of high-voltage DC transmission.
Module Content

INTRODUCTION TO SWITCHING DEVICES

 

 

Power Semiconductor Switches (6 hrs): Concept of power electronics, Basic structure, Switching characteristics and I-V characteristics of Thyristors, GTOs, BJTs and Design examples.

 

 

POWER ELECTRONICS CONVERTERS

 

 

AC to DC Phase Controlled Rectifiers (3 hrs): Principle of phase control, Single-phase half-wave & full-wave converters, Semi-converters and Design Examples

 

 

Practical AC to DC Rectifiers (3 hrs): Dual converters, Three-phase converter system using diodes, Three-phase full bridge rectifiers and Design Examples.

 

 

DC to AC Converters (3 hrs):  Single-phase voltage source bridge inverters, Pulse-Width Modulated inverters and Design examples.

 

 

DC to DC Converters I (3 hrs): Principles of operation, Control strategies, Types of Choppers and Design examples.

 

 

DC to DC Converters I (3 hrs): Practical switched mode converters, Buck converter, Boost converter, Buck-Boost Converter, Fly-back converter, Forward converter and Design examples.

 

 

AC Voltage Converters (3 hrs): Types of ac voltage controllers, Single-phase voltage controller and Design examples.

 

 

Feedback Control for Converters (3 hrs): Converter models for feedback, Voltage-mode & current-mode controls for DC to DC converters, Introduction to state-space modelling for converters.

 

 

Applications (3 hrs): Voltage regulation, Contactors, Uninterrupted power supplies, Introduction to HVDC transmission, A case study: Cross-channel HVDC link.

Methods of Teaching/Learning
Lectures: 30 hours lecture supported by problem solving sessions (3 per week, weeks 1 to 10 inclusive). Lecture notes will be provided and students are expected to do independent learning in addition to attending lectures and tutorials.
Selected Texts/Journals
1.      C. Saaj, Lecture Notes (A)
2.      Mohan, N. Underland, J.M. and Robbins, W. Power Electronics: Converters, Applications & Design (3rd edition 2003) 0-471-42908-2 Wiley £37 (B)
3.      Lander, C.W. Power Electronics 0-07-7077148 McGraw-Hill £39 (B)
4.      Krein, P.T. Elements of Power Electronics 0-19-511701-8 Oxford U.P. £37 (B)
5.   Hart, D.W. Introduction to Power Electronics 0-02-351182-6 Prentice Hall £31 (C)
Last Updated

12 August 2010