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Name of Course/Module: Power Electronics and Drives Version 2 Course Code: EE042-3.5-3 Name(s) of academic staff: Lim Wee Han Rationale for the inclusion of the course/module in the programme: Refer to Programme Specification Semester and Year offered: Refer to Programme Specification Total Student Face to Face Total Guided and Independent Learning Time Learning (SLT) L = Lecture L T P O I T = Tutorial 40 8 8 84 140 P = Practical O = Others I = Independent Learning Credit Value: 3.5 Prerequisite (if any): Analogue Electronics (EE001-3.5-2) Objectives The objectives of this module is to:

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1. Contribute to the achievement of the Learning Outcomes specified for the

students award at Level 3.

2. Enable students to further develop their knowledge and skills in relation to Power
Electronics. 3. Develop the ability of students to critically apply the knowledge they gain in relation to the study of Power Electronics. 4. Further develop lifelong learning skills of independent learning and study in relation to Power Electronics. 5. Enable students to develop their ability to: Critically analyse Innovate and create new approaches to complex problems, situations and opportunities Use quantitative skills and draw appropriate conclusions Use and innovate ICT relevant to given situation

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10. Learning outcomes:

On successful completion of this module, you should be able to:

1. Analyse the operational principles and concepts of power electronic devices and
their characteristics. (PO3)

2. Evaluate the operational principles and concepts of converters, rectifiers and

inverters. (PO3, PO4, PO6) 3. Evaluate and design the industrial application of power electronic devices with elements of sustainability. (PO3, PO4, PO5, PO6, PO7, PO10)

List of Programme Outcomes covered:PO3- Ability to recognize and apply suitable tools and techniques for engineering practical applications. PO4- Ability to investigate complex engineering problems using research techniques. PO5- Ability to design solutions for complex engineering problems. PO6- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally. PO7- Ability to comprehend and demonstrate current good practices of engineering for sustainable development. PO10- Ability to function effectively as an individual or in a team.

11. Transferable Skills:

The following employability skills are introduced (I), developed (D) and/or assessed (A): Team working (I & D), Learning (I & D), Self management (I & D)

12. Teaching-learning and assessment strategy:

The module comprises Lecture ,Tutorial, Laboratory Works, Assignment, Final Examination

13. Synopsis:
The aim of this module is to demonstrate the opportunities provided by power semiconductors to improve the efficiency and controllability of electrical energy conversion in the control of motors and drives. The DC-DC converters, AC-AC converters, AC/DC rectifiers and DC/AC inverters will be described including pulse width modulation techniques. The use of power electronic circuits in major industrial applications is also covered.

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Lecture ,Tutorial and Laboratory

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15. Assessment Methods and Types An Individual Laboratory report weighted at 10% (LO 2) An Individual Assignment weighted at 30% (LO 3) An Exam length 2 hours weighted at 60% (LOs 1 2)

16. Mapping of the course/module to the Programme Aims :

Refer to the Programme Specification

17. Mapping of the course/module to the Programme Learning Outcomes:

Refer to the Programme Specification

18. Content outline of the course/module and the SLT per topic:
Week 1 Topics Introduction Overview of the module General Guidelines & Learning Approach Assessments Briefing Introduction to the subject area Purpose, structure and scope of a traditional methodology Power Electronics An Overview Power Electronic Systems Overview of Power Semiconductor Switches Thyristor and its characteristics Two transistor equivalent circuit of a thyristor Current operated devices General Power Electronic Circuits MOSFET operation and analysis IGBT operation and analysis MOS controlled thyristor TRIAC and its characteristics Gate turn on -off thyristors Power dissipation Series and parallel operation of thyristors Protection circuits Snubber circuits L T P O I

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DC-DC Converters Linear voltage regulators A basic switching converter The buck converter The boost converter The buck-boost converter The Cuk converter Discontinuous current operation AC-DC Rectifiers Single-phase half-wave diode rectifier Single-phase full-wave diode rectifier Three-phase half-wave diode rectifier Three-phase full-wave diode rectifier Single-phase half-wave fullycontrolled rectifier Single-phase full-wave fullycontrolled rectifier Three-phase half-wave fullycontrolled rectifier Three-phase full-wave fullycontrolled rectifier DC-AC Inverters Single-phase half-bridge inverter Single-phase full-bridge inverter PWM inverter Three-phase inverter AC-AC Converters Single-phase AC voltage controller Three-phase AC voltage controller Cycloconverter DC Power Supplies & Resonant Converter The flyback converter The forward converter Resonant switch converter: zero-current switching Resonant switch converter: zero-voltage switching

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Industrial Applications Induction motor drives Synchronous motor drives Stepper motor control Servo motor control DC-DC converter drives Magnetic design considerations Gate drive circuits Uninterruptible power supply Summary Summary of module Revision of Major Topic Areas Assessment Discussion

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TOTAL Main references supporting the course 19.

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Essential Reading - Singh, M.D. and Khanchandani, K.B., Power Electronics, 2nd Edition, Tata McGraw-Hill: New Delhi, 2007 - Hart, D. W., Power Electronics, 1st Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2011 Further Reading - Rashid, Muhammad H., Power Electronics Circuits, Devices and Applications, 3rd Edition, Prentice Hall; 3rd Edition, 2004 - Dubey, G.K., Doradla, S.R., Joshi, A. Sinha, R.M.K., Thyristorised Power Controllers, 2nd Edition, New Age International Publishers: New Delhi, 2012 - Mohan, Ned, Undeland, Tore M. and Robbins, William P., Power Electronics: Converters, Applications and Design 3rd Edition, John Wiley & Sons: Hoboken, NJ, 2003

20. Other additional information:

None

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