Unit name | Power Electronic Systems |
---|---|
Unit code | EENGM7011 |
Credit points | 10 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
Unit director | Professor. Stark |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites | |
Co-requisites |
None. |
School/department | School of Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering |
Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
This is a unit on power electronics, that is built up from short bursts of theory followed by longer in-class activities involving pen-and-paper analysis and hands-on simulation. These activities put previous learning (devices, electronics, control, power systems) into context, bring in new concepts, and clarify the different levels of abstraction used in power electronic design. The course is application oriented, using renewable energy generation, grid-tie inverters, and electric vehicles as prime examples. The course activities are chosen to help students assign design tasks to the right level of abstraction, and use suitable analysis methods and simulation tools for each level.
The subject matter includes power semiconductor device operation, and the breaking down of complex 3-phase inverters into more manageable fundamental converter topologies. Students derive their operating signals, and study their integration into larger systems. Power quality, network stability, influence of parasitics and layout, and energy efficiency are topics throughout.
Having completed this unit, students will be able to:
Interactive lectures with in-class hands-on examples or simulation for all learning outcomes. Handouts contain all example settings, and time is provided to complete all examples in class. Solutions are provided in class, and online after the classes. Discussion and debate is encouraged. The activities can be carried out at your own pace, with or without help from the instructor.
Coursework allows students to generate the results presented in lectures, model most circuits presented, and is to be carried out during the course. A laboratory session is timetabled to provide tips and individual feedback on the coursework.
This coursework involves around 10h work outside of class, and the deadline is Thursday lunchtime of Week 6.
Name: Terminal Exam
Exam, 2 hours (100%) (All ILOs)
Mohan, N., Undeland, T., & Robbins, W., Power Electronics: Converters, Application and Design, John Wiley & Sons, ISBN:0471226939