Unit name | Advanced Power Electronics Design |
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Unit code | EENGM0001 |
Credit points | 10 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
Unit director | Professor. Yuan |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
EENG37000 or EENG30013 |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School of Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering |
Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
This unit introduces advanced power electronics design techniques for modern electrical power conversion systems. The course begins with the modelling of power electronics converters (e.g. dc-dc converters and three-phase converters), based on which, a general closed-loop control design method will be developed following a frequency domain analysis. Various converter topologies (for example, voltage source converters, current source converters and multi-level converters) will be analysed using advanced modelling techniques. Hardware design issues in power electronic converters will be addressed in detail. Design techniques will be investigated for both standard and advanced (for example, integrated) magnetic components. Synchronous rectification techniques, resonant gate driver circuits and emerging power semiconductor technologies such as state-of-the-art silicon carbide devices will be covered. Practical skills such as the use of simulation tools (MATLAB/Simulink) and printed circuit board (PCB) design will also be covered with examples. The unit builds on previous Yr 2 and Yr3 electromechanical energy conversion courses (EENG27000, EENG28070 and EENG37000).
Elements
Teaching will be delivered through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions, including lectures, practical activities supported by drop-in sessions, problem sheets and self-directed exercises.
2 pieces of coursework: 70% and 30% each of the final mark
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
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Assessment
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