NG3S861 - Power Electronic Applications 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG3S861 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Power Electronic Applications | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Information and Electronics | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Electronics | ||
| Module Leader: | Ben Mehenni | ||
| Module Team: | Lahieb Abrahim, Sarah Moses | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2022 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100163 - electrical and electronic engineering | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
• To provide a sound understanding of the operating principles of power electronic devices and converters.
• To develop an ability to analyse motor drive schemes and apply control techniques.
• To provide a detailed understanding and ability to evaluate switch mode techniques and system.
Content Summary
Power Electronic Devices
• Operating principles and control characteristics of devices (power diodes, power transistors, thyristors, triac).
Power Electronic Converters
• Conversion processes of single-phase and three-phase rectifiers (uncontrolled and controlled), inverters, cyclo converters and ac voltage controllers. DC choppers (for motors).
• Calculation of peak, mean and rms values of current and voltage for converters. Calculation of harmonics and harmonic distortion factors. Conversion efficiency and power factor calculations.
• Design of snubber circuits for limitation of dv/dt and di/dt.
• Multi-level converters - Cascaded H-Bridges, Diode-Clamped and Flying-Capacitor converters.
• Modulation techniques for converters.
Electrical Machines and Drives
• Analysis of dc motors, three-phase induction motors and synchronous motors (especially permanent magnet ac and switched reluctance types).
• Analysis of motor drive schemes for a broad range of motors and power electronic converters. Analysis of speed and torque control techniques, including vector control.
Switch Mode DC-DC Power Supplies
• Analysis of ideal buck, boost, buck-boost and cuk converter circuits. Analysis of ideal flyback and forward converters. Effects of parasitics on converter operation. Synchronous and bidirectional converters. Voltage-mode and current-mode PWM control methods.
• Principles of soft-switching techniques and analysis of common soft-switching converter topologies.
• Magnetic design theory for transformers and dc inductors.
• Design of switch mode circuits and systems.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 48 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 42 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 10 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of power electronic devices and converters, applying advanced modelling techniques to analyse and design solutions for engineering challenges. |
| LO2 | Analyse and evaluate motor drive systems and DC-DC converters, considering system efficiency, performance, and real-world constraints. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) | Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | A test of knowledge and understanding by previously unseen questions, delivered onsite and time constrained to not more than 3 hours | 180 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | A written report that draws on knowledge and material from the module or course. | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Report 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |