POWER ELECTRONICS

Course Description

Introduction to power electronics, types of power electronic circuits. Single phase half wave rectifiers.Single phase full wave rectifiers with resistive and with inductive load. Thyristor characteristics; turn on, turn off behaviors and types. Single phase controlled rectifier with resistive and with inductive load. Free wheeling diodes, single phase full converters with resistive and with inductive load.Single phase semiconverters. Three phase semiconverters and three phase bridge rectifiers. DC-DC converters; principles of step down operation, step down converters with inductive load. Principle of step up operation, step up converter with resistive load. Performance parameters and converter classifications. Pulse width modulated inverters. Single and three phase bridge inverters. Voltage control of single phase inverters

POWER ELECTRONICS

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Course outcomes

1. 01 1- Identify the basic operation characteristics of the power diodes and SCR.
2. 02 2. Analyze the operations of the uncontrolled power electronic circuits.
3. 03 3. Analyze the controlled AC-DC rectifier circuits
4. 04 4. Analyze DC-DC converter circuits.
5. 05 5. Analyze the DC-AC inverter power electronic circuits.
6. 06 6. Outcome

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Muhammad H. Rashid, Power Electronics: Circuits, Devices and Applications, Prentice-Hall Inc., 2005. ISBN : 0-13-101140-5
2. 02 N. Mohan, T.M. Undeland and W.P. Robbins, Power Electronics: Converters, Applications and Design, John Wiley & Sons, 1995.
3. 03 S.B. Dewan, A. Straughen, Power Semiconductor Circuits, John Wiley, 1975.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Identify the basic operation characteristics of the power diodes and SCR. SOLO 2
2. L02 Analyze the operations of the uncontrolled power electronic circuits. SOLO 4
3. L03 Analyze the controlled AC-DC rectifier circuits SOLO 4
4. L04 Analyze DC-DC converter circuits. SOLO 4
5. L05 Analyze the DC-AC inverter power electronic circuits. SOLO 4

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences, basic engineering, computer-based computation, and topics specific to the relevant engineering discipline.
2. P02 Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences, basic engineering, computer-based computation, and topics specific to the relevant engineering discipline to the solution of complex engineering problems.
3. P03 Ability to define complex engineering problems by using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, while considering the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to the problem addressed.
4. P04 Ability to formulate complex engineering problems using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, while considering the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) associated with the problem addressed.
5. P05 Ability to analyse and solve complex engineering problems using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, while considering the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) associated with the problem addressed.
6. P06 Ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems.
7. P07 Ability to design complex systems, processes, devices, or products in a way that meets present and future needs while considering realistic constraints and conditions.
8. P08 Ability to select and use appropriate techniques and resources—including estimation and modelling—for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while being aware of their limitations.
9. P09 Ability to select and use modern engineering and computational tools—including estimation and modelling—for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while being aware of their limitations.
10. P10 Ability to conduct literature research and use appropriate research methods for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
11. P11 Ability to design experiments for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
12. P12 Ability to conduct experiments, collect data, analyse results, and interpret findings for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
13. P13 Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability, and the environment within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
14. P14 Awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
15. P15 Knowledge of ethical responsibility and adherence to the principles of professional engineering conduct.
16. P16 Awareness of acting impartially without discrimination in any matter and of being inclusive of diversity.
17. P17 Ability to work effectively as an individual.
18. P18 Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in intra-disciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote, or hybrid).
19. P19 Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote, or hybrid).
20. P20 Ability to communicate effectively in spoken form on technical matters, taking into account the diverse characteristics of the target audience (such as education, language, and profession).
21. P21 Ability to communicate effectively in written form on technical matters, taking into account the diverse characteristics of the target audience (such as education, language, and profession).
22. P22 Knowledge of professional practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis.
23. P23 Awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
24. P24 Ability for independent and lifelong learning.
25. P25 Ability to adapt to new and emerging technologies.
26. P26 Lifelong learning ability that includes the capacity to think critically about technological changes.

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