Module Descriptors
POWER ELECTRONICS
ELEC60145
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Sarath Tennakoon
Email: S.B.Tennakoon@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- REPORT weighted at 30%
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 70%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
One assignment (30%) 1000 words with laboratory and simulation elements which will asses learning outcome 3
End of Semester examination 2 hours (70%) which will asses learning outcomes 1 and 2
End of Semester examination 2 hours (70%) which will asses learning outcomes 1 and 2
Module Indicative Content
Power semiconductor devices: Static and Dynamic Characteristics, loss mechanisms, thermal aspects, heat sink selection, interfacing control electronics with power devices.
Naturally commutated converters: Single phase and three phase converter topologies, operation with passive and active loads, inverter operation, and qualitative treatment of overlap.
Self Commutated Converters: basic concepts, pulsewidth modulation, application to motor drives and power systems.
Waveform Distortion: Power electronic sources of waveform distortion, Displacement and Distortion factors.
Naturally commutated converters: Single phase and three phase converter topologies, operation with passive and active loads, inverter operation, and qualitative treatment of overlap.
Self Commutated Converters: basic concepts, pulsewidth modulation, application to motor drives and power systems.
Waveform Distortion: Power electronic sources of waveform distortion, Displacement and Distortion factors.
Module Learning Strategies
Class attendance
- Directed learning and reading
- Use of software packages
- Lecture/laboratory/tutorial 36 hours
- Student centred learning 114 hours
(1:n 1:20)2
- Directed learning and reading
- Use of software packages
- Lecture/laboratory/tutorial 36 hours
- Student centred learning 114 hours
(1:n 1:20)2
Module Resources
Power Electronics l Laboratory
Software packages (e.g. PSCAD/EMTDC)
Lectures, library, computing facilities, Internet
Industrial Visits
Software packages (e.g. PSCAD/EMTDC)
Lectures, library, computing facilities, Internet
Industrial Visits
Module Special Admissions Requirements
CE00132-2, Electrical Power & Machines or Equivalent.
Module Texts
POWER ELECTRONICS: Conveters, Application & Design by Mohan, Undeland and Robbins , Wiley, second edition, 2002, ISBN: 978-0-471-22693-2,
Power Electronics: Principles and Applications, J Vithayathil, MCGraw Hill, 1995, ISBN: 0-07-113541-3
Power Electronics: Circuits, Devices and Applications, Muhammed M Rashid, Prentice Hall, 2003, ISBN: 9780131011403
Power Electronics: Principles and Applications, J Vithayathil, MCGraw Hill, 1995, ISBN: 0-07-113541-3
Power Electronics: Circuits, Devices and Applications, Muhammed M Rashid, Prentice Hall, 2003, ISBN: 9780131011403