Devices: Static and Dynamic characteristics of power semiconductor devices, series and parallel operation of devices, thermal management.

Naturally Commutated Converters: single phase and three phase converters, operation with active and passive loads, inverter operation, Qualitative treatment of overlap analysis, Multi pulse converters, application to power systems and motor drives.

Self-commutated converters: Voltage source and current source converters, pulse width modulation, multilevel converters, application to power systems and renewable energy systems.

Waveform Distortion & Harmonics: Power electronic sources of waveform distortion, harmonic analysis, harmonic mitigation methods, passive and active filters.

A portfolio of work (3,000 words) weighted at 100%.
The portfolio will have a number of elements some of which would be of problem-solving nature and may include time constrained activities (Online phase tests) and reflective narratives assessing all learning outcomes.
The assessment will include theory, technical knowledge, engineering skills and workplace applications.

The module will run over 24 weeks (12 weeks in both Semesters 1 and 2).

Summative Assessment:
This will normally include 4 weeks for you to complete the assessments to be marked.

Formative Assessment:
Over this period, you will work through weekly self-instructional material (a mixture of text and video based materials and web resources) provided via the Blackboard VLE platform. These materials will provide a structured programme of specific activities and tasks which you will be asked to complete. This will involve reading and critically engaging with key texts, papers and other information sources. This work will mainly be undertaken on an individual basis, but at regular points throughout the module you will be expected to interact and share material, ideas and thoughts with the Module Tutors and other students studying this module.

Online Learning Activities will include a combination of the following:
Lectures/Tutorials
Practical work in Company’s facilities or Practical work in University’s Lab (if required)
Computer-based work using industry-standard packages
Group tutorials (Feedback)

Independent Learning Activities will include the following:
Independent Study
Reading and research

It is expected that you allocate a minimum of 15 hours to engage and interact with your Module Tutors and peers on the module and 135 hours on independent learning activities.

Mohan, N. (2012) Power Electronics - A First Course, John Wiley & Sons
dos Santos, E. & da Silva, E.R. (2015) Advanced Power Electronics Converters: PWM Converters Processing AC Voltages, IEEE Press Series on Power Engineering, Wiley-Blackwell
Raud, Z. & Vodovozov, V (2014) Power Electronics: Electrical Energy Converters, Lambert Academic Publishing
Vodovozov, V, (2010) Introduction to Power Electronics, E-book downloadable from:
http://www.e-booksdirectory.com/details.php?ebook=4797

Access to the Blackboard VLE platform used for delivering the module,
Access to e-library resources provided by the University,
Access to University’s software packages,
Access to University laboratories if required,
Access to Company own facilities.

Module can only be studied as part of the MSc Engineering conversion course.

1. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of power semiconductor devices and power converters
(KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING)

2. Critically analyse practical power electronic systems using mathematical analysis and simulation
(ANALYSIS)

3. Systematically determine realistic solutions to the power electronic system applications and challenges and report your findings.
(PROBLEM SOLVING, COMMUNICATION)