This module will provide you a systematic understanding of how power semiconductors are used in power electronics applications such as rectifiers, inverters, DC-DC converters both medium and high voltage industries. In this module you will apply engineering principles to design power electronic solutions for complex problems using power converters, motor drivers, soft-starters, and voltage and switching regulators.

A 2000-word individual report weighted at 50%, assessing learning outcomes 2 and 3. This will be based on demonstrating design and an understanding of rectifiers, inverters, power converters and other power electronics controllers. Meeting AHEP 4 outcomes C1, C5, C6, C12, C15

A 2-hour examination weighted at 50%, assessing learning outcome 1. Several questions to be answered based on topics covered in the module to demonstrate deep knowledge and understanding of power electronics converters, their operational principles, applications. Meeting AHEP 4 outcomes C1, C6



Professional Body requirements mean that a minimum overall score of 40% is required to pass a module, with each element of assessment requiring a minimum mark of 30% unless otherwise stated

This module will enable students to gain understanding, apply knowledge, analyse and evaluate problems and create solutions through a variety of activities, including lectures, tutorials, laboratories and independent study.¿

1. Explain the capabilities and limitations of power semiconductor devices and use them in a variety of power electronic circuits (AHEP4: C1, C6)

Enquiry,
Knowledge and Understanding,
Learning



2. Analyse and design power electronic circuits. (AHEP4: C1, C6)

Analysis,
Knowledge and Understanding,
Application



3. Investigate a sustainable power electronic system experimentally or by simulation and communicate results by a written report. (AHEP4: C5, C6, C12, C15)

Problem Solving,
Reflection,
Application,
Communication

Erickson, R.W. and Maksimovic, D., (2007).¿Fundamentals of power electronics. Springer Science & Business Media.

Luo, F.L. & Ye, H. (2018). Power Electronics: Advanced Conversion Technologies, 2nd Edn., CRC Press

Mohan, N. et al. (2007). Power Electronics: Converters, Applications and Design by Mohan, 2nd Edn., Wiley

Rashid, M.M., (2014). Power Electronics: Devices, Circuits and Applications, 4th Edn., Harlow: Pearson Education Ltd.
Vithayathil, J., (2012). Power Electronics: Principles and Applications, MCGraw Hill,

Access to standard electrical and electronic laboratory equipment, Multisim, MATLAB/Simulink, PSCAD, Plexim/Plecs

This module will provide you with a systematic understanding of how power semiconductors are used in power electronics applications such as rectifiers, inverters, DC-DC converters, cycloconverters in both medium and high voltage industries. You will also be exposed to high performance converters, motor drivers, smart control systems and energy management solutions tailored to meet cutting-edge renewable energy systems. Power up your future with our comprehensive power electronics module. Explore the possibilities today!