NG4S851 - Modern Power Electronics 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 4
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG4S851 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Modern Power Electronics | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Information and Electronics | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Electronics | ||
| Module Leader: | Hammad Nazir | ||
| Module Team: | Sivagunalan Sivanathan | ||
| First Intended Intake: | OCT 2016 | Final Year of Intake: | 2026 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100581 - electrical power | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 4 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
To provide a comprehensive and in-depth grounding in the design and analysis of the advanced power electronics systems for industry-ready power electronics components, and describe the theory of their operation.
Content Summary
Section A: Modern Power Semiconductor Devices
- MOSFETs, IGBTs, MOS-controlled thyristor, Dissipated Energy, Snubber Circuits, Energy Efficient Snubber Circuits, Advanced magnetic materials, EMC (Electro Magnetic compatibility)and RFI (Radio frequency Interference).
Section B: Rectifier Circuits
- Single-phase and three-phase rectifier circuits, Line-Commutated Controlled Rectifiers.
Section C: DC-DC Converters
- DC Choppers, Step-Down (Buck) Converter, Step-Up (Boost) Converter, Buck-Boost Converter, Cuk Converter Synchronous and Bidirectional Converters, Applications of DC-DC Converters.
Section D: Inverters
- Single-Phase Voltage Source Inverters, Three-Phase Voltage Source Inverters, Multilevel Inverters, Current Source Inverters.
Section E: AC-AC Converters
- Single-Phase AC-AC Voltage Controller, Three-Phase AC-AC Voltage, Cyclo converters.
Section F: Applications
- Uninterruptible Power Supply Systems (UPS), High Frequency UPS, Passive and Active Power Filters, Smart Grids, Smart and Sustainable Buildings, Industrial Energy Efficiency, Transportation.)
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Tutorial | 12 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 12 |
| Independent Study | 120 |
| Directed Study | 32 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Apply advanced mathematical and engineering principles to model and analyse complex power electronic circuits, including those used in electric vehicles (EVs), electrical planes, and hydrogen fuel cell systems, demonstrating a critical understanding of the latest developments in these applications. |
| LO2 | Formulate and analyse complex problems in power electronics by integrating advanced computational tools and first principles to design energy-efficient solutions, critically evaluating their limitations and potential applications. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Practical Written Work 1 | Written | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 50 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) | Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | Exam | 120 | N/A | 50 | No | 50 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Practical Written Work 1 | ✘ | ✘ | |
| Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | ✘ | ✘ | |