Course Title: Power Electronics
Type of Course: Compulsory, Theory
Offered to: EEE
Pre-requisite Course(s): None
Fundamental of power electronics, characteristics of static power semiconductor devices (BJT, MOSFET, IGBT, Thyristors).
AC/DC power converters: uncontrolled rectifiers (single phase and three phase), controlled rectifiers (single phase and three phase), dual converter.
AC/AC power converters: phase-controlled converters (single phase and three phase), AC switch, cycloconverter.
DC/DC converters: choppers (step down and step up), switching regulators (buck, boost, buck-boost).
DC/AC converters: types, single phase and three phase inverters.
Various applications of converters.
To introduce students to the basic theory of power semiconductor devices and passive components, their practical applications in power electronics
To familiarize students to the principle of operation, design and synthesis of different power conversion circuits and their applications
To provide foundation for further study of power electronic circuits and systems
Fundamental concepts of Electrical Circuits I and & II courses and Electronics I
| CO No. | CO Statement | Corresponding PO(s)* | Domains and Taxonomy level(s)** | Delivery Method(s) and Activity(-ies) | Assessment Tool(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Relate the components of power electronics and learn their key characteristics. | PO(a) | C1 | Lectures, Discussions | Assignment, Class test, Final exam |
| 2 | Describe the basic operation, losses and efficiency of the power electronics converters. | PO(a) | C2 | Lectures, Discussions | Assignment, Class test, Final exam |
| 3 | Explain the operational issues and limitations of practical converters in industrial applications. | PO(b) | C2 | Lectures, Discussions | Assignment, Class test, Final exam |
| 4 | Apply various methods to analyse power electronics circuits. | PO(b) | C3, C4 | Lectures, Discussions | Assignment, Class test, Final exam |
| 5 | Appraise the requirements of converters for specific applications. | PO(c) | C5 | Lectures, Discussions | Assignment, Class test, Final exam |
Cognitive Domain Taxonomy Levels: C1 – Knowledge, C2 – Comprehension, C3 – Application, C4 – Analysis, C5 – Synthesis, C6 – Evaluation, Affective Domain Taxonomy Levels: A1: Receive; A2: Respond; A3: Value (demonstrate); A4: Organize; A5: Characterize; Psychomotor Domain Taxonomy Levels: P1: Perception; P2: Set; P3: Guided Response; P4: Mechanism; P5: Complex Overt Response; P6: Adaptation; P7: Organization
Program Outcomes (PO): PO(a) Engineering Knowledge, PO(b) Problem Analysis, PO(c) Design/development Solution, PO(d) Investigation,
PO(e) Modern tool usage, PO(f) The Engineer and Society, PO(g) Environment and sustainability, PO(h) Ethics, PO(i) Individual work and team work,
PO(j). Communication, PO(k) Project management and finance, PO(l) Life-long Learning
* For details of program outcome (PO) statements, please see the departmental website or course curriculum
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| Week | Lectures | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1-3 | Introduction: Fundamental of Power Electronics |
| 2-3 | 4-9 | Characteristics of static power semiconductor devices (Power Diode, BJT, Thyristors, MOSFET, IGBT) |
| 4-5 | 10-15 | AC/DC Power Converters (Rectifier): uncontrolled rectifiers (single phase and three phase), controlled rectifiers (single phase and three phase), dual converter. |
| 6-7 | 16-21 | DC/DC Converters (Choppers): Step down and step up, switching regulators (buck, boost, buck-boost) |
| 8-9 | 22-27 | DC/AC Converters (Inverters): Types, single phase and three phase inverters. |
| 10 | 28-30 | AC/AC Power Converters: Phase-controlled converters (single phase and three phase), AC switch, cycloconverter. |
| 11-12 | 31-36 | Various applications of converters: (FACTS, UPS, Power Supplies, DC/AC Drives, Renewable Energy, etc.) |
| 13 | 37-39 | Summary review. |
Class participation will be judged by in-class evaluation; attendance will be recorded in every class.
Continuous assessment will be done in the form of quizzes, assignments, in-class evaluations.
Final Examination: A comprehensive term final examination will be held at the end of the Term following the guideline of academic Council.
Class Participation 10%
Continuous Assessment 20%
Final Examination 70%
Total 100%
Power Electronics Handbook, edited by M. H. Rashid, Butterworth-Heinemann, 2018 (4th edition)
Power Electronics Devices, Circuits and Applications, by M. H. Rashid, Pearson, 2014 (4th edition)
Besides going through relevant topics of the textbook, it is strongly advised that the students follow the class Lectures and discussions regularly for a thorough understanding of the topics.