Information
Code | EEE433 |
Name | Power Electronics I |
Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
Semester | 7. Semester |
Duration (T+A) | 3-2 (T-A) (17 Week) |
ECTS | 5 ECTS |
National Credit | 4 National Credit |
Teaching Language | İngilizce |
Level | Lisans Dersi |
Type | Normal |
Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. MEHMET UĞRAŞ CUMA |
Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. MEHMET UĞRAŞ CUMA
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
Introducing the power electronics semiconductor elements and their characteristics, teaching the power electronics applications and demonstrating the modeling of basic power electronics systems in PSCAD/EMTDC simulation program to students.
Course Content
Power electronics systems and applications. Power electronics semiconductor elements and characteristics. Protection methods of power electronics semiconductor elements. Analysis and design of cooling systems for power electronics semiconductor elements. Rectifier circuits. Modeling in PSCAD / EMTDC simulation program.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
M. H. Rashid, Power Electronics Handbook
Notes
Lecture Notes, Lecture Powerpoints
Course Learning Outcomes
Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
---|---|
LO01 | Recognize power electronics semiconductor elements and their characteristics |
LO02 | Design protection circuits (snubbers) of power electronics semiconductor devices |
LO03 | Perform thermal modeling of power electronic components |
LO04 | Analyze the design of cooling systems of power electronic components |
LO05 | Analyze and design of single-phase and three-phase rectifier circuits |
LO06 | Implement basic rectifier circuit simulation in PSCAD/EMTDC simulation program |
LO07 | Recognize power electronics systems and their applications |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
---|---|---|---|
PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems. | 4 |
PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | 3 |
PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | 4 |
PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ computer programming techniques, and information technologies effectively. | |
PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions. | 3 |
PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually. | 3 |
PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, | 4 |
PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself. | |
PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility; knowledge on standards used in engineering practice. | 3 |
PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development. | 4 |
PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, and contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. | |
PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Ability to apply the knowledge of electrical-electronics engineering to profession-specific tools and devices. | 3 |
PLO13 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Having consciousness about the scientific, social, historical, economical and political facts of the society, world and age lived in. | 3 |
Week Plan
Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
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1 | Introduction to power electronics - Power electronics systems: Objectives and Applications | Lecture notes and references on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
2 | Power Electronics Semiconductor Devices and their Characteristics | Lecture notes and references on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
3 | Thyristors - Characteristics, Opening and Closing Methods | Lecture notes and references on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
4 | Thyristors - Commutation Methods | Lecture notes and references on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
5 | Protection of Power Electronics Semiconductor Devices - di/dt, dv/dt Protection | Lecture notes and references on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
6 | Protection of Power Electronics Semiconductor Devices - Snubber Circuits and Design | Lecture notes and references on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
7 | Analysis and Design of Cooling Systems for Power Electronics Semiconductors - Power Losses of Power Electronics elements, Thermal Modeling of Power electronic components during steady state and Instant situations | Lecture notes and references on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
8 | Mid-Term Exam | Midterm exam preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
9 | Analysis and Design of Cooling Systems for Power Electronics Semiconductors - Analysis and Design of Cooling Systems for Power Electronics Components | Lecture notes and references on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
10 | Introduction to PSCAD/EMTDC Simulation Program | PSCAD Manual | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
11 | Rectifier Circuits - Single Phase Half Wave Rectifier Circuits, Operating Principles, Current and Voltage Waveforms and Design Factors | Lecture notes and references on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
12 | Rectifier Circuits - Single-Phase Bridge and Three-Phase Half-Wave Rectifier Circuits, Operating Principles, Current and Voltage Waveforms and Design Factors | Lecture notes and references on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
13 | Rectifier Circuits - Three-Phase Bridge and 12-Pulse Rectifier Circuits, Operating Principles | Lecture notes and references on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
14 | Rectifier Circuits - Current and Voltage Waveforms and Design Factors | Lecture notes and references on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
15 | Rectifier Circuits - PSCAD/EMTDC Simulation Program Rectifier Circuits Simulation | PSCAD examples | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
16 | Term Exams | Final exam preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
17 | Term Exams | Final exam preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
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Course Related Works | |||
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
Assesment Related Works | |||
Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 5 | 5 |
Final Exam | 1 | 15 | 15 |
Total Workload (Hour) | 118 | ||
Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,72 | ||
ECTS | 5 ECTS |