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12839 (v.2) Power Electronics 403
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 |
Prerequisite(s): | 12708 (v.2) Linear Systems 201 or any previous version
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302502 (v.1) Signal Processing 204 or any previous version
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12710 (v.2) Analogue Electronics 204 or any previous version
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12711 (v.3) Electrical Systems 204 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Introduction to power electronic concepts, overview of dc-dc converters. Buck, boost, buck-boost, Cuk converters. Isolated converters, flyback (isolated buck-boost), buck derived forward converter. Half-bridge and full-bridge dc-dc converters. Characteristics of power semiconductors (MOSFET, IGBTs). Gate drive circuits and device protection. Design/choice of high freq. magnetic components. Simulation of power electronic circuits. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit the student will gain an understanding of the differences between linear and switching power supplies, of the theory of various dc/dc converter topologies, the characteristics and application of commonly used power semiconductor devices, high frequency inductor and transformer design procedures and be able to apply best practice design principles to power supply systems. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Hart, D., 1997, 'Introduction to Power Electronics', Prentice Hall. Kassakian, J., Schlecht, M. and Verghese, G., 1991, 'Principles of Power Electronics', Addison-Wesley. Krein, P., 1998, 'Elements of Power Electronics', Oxford University Press. Rashid, M., 1993, 'Power Electronics Circuits, Devices and Applications', 2nd edition, Prentice-Hall. |
Unit Texts: | Mohan, N., Undeland, T. and Robbins, W., 1995, 'Power Electronics Converters, Applications, and Design', Second Edition, John Wiley. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments 40%. Final Examination 60%. |
Field of Education: | 31300 Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Technology (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
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External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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