307009 (v.1) Power Electronics 604

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Area:	Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	5.0
Lecture:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Laboratory:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	Introduction of ac-dc and dc-ac power conversion, and quality parameters. Single and three phase uncontrolled and controlled rectification. Single phase square-wave and PWM (pulse with modulation) inverters. Current Source Inverters. Three phase voltage controlled and current controlled inverters. Modulation techniques. Harmonic effects in power systems. Power conditioning systems with PQ (power quality) issues. Simulation of power electronic circuits.
Unit Outcomes:	On completion of this unit the student will be able to - Understand the operation of rectifiers with single phase and three phase inputs. Understand the theory of various thyristor circuits and their controll. Understand basic concepts of pulse width modulated switching schemes applied to inverters.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Daniel, W. (1977). Introduction to Power Electronics, Prentice Hall. (TK7881.15.H37). Kassakian, John. G., Schlecht, Martin. F and Verghese, George. C. (1991). Principles of Power Electronics, Addison-Wesley. (TK7881.15.K37). Krein, Philip. T. (1998). Elements of Power Electronics, Oxford University Press, (TK7881.15.K74). Rashid, Muhammad. H. (1993). Power Electronics Circuits, Devices, and Applications, 2nd edition, Prentice-Hall. (TK7881.15.R37).
Unit Texts:	Mohan, Underland, Robins. (1995). Power Electronics Converters, Applications and Design. 2nd ed. Wiley.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Assignments (2) 40%, Final Examination 60%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y     2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y