Course

Power Electronics Principles and Applications


Course code ELE3805

Power Electronics deals with the study of semiconductor devices in the electrical energy industry.

The power semiconductor devices, such as the diode, thyristor, triac and power transistor, are used in power applications as switching devices.  The modern electrical engineer requires a knowledge of these devices and their application in rectification, inversion, frequency conversion, DC and AC machine control, and switch-mode power supplies.

How to enrol

Before enrolling in this course you need to:

  • Choose the qualification you will study the course under. See the Work towards tab below for qualification options.
  • Check the order that courses in the qualification should be studied in the Qualification Structure table. This is in the Choose courses tab on the qualification page.

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to

  • compare the characteristics of common power semiconductor devices;
  • evaluate rms and mean values of typical waveforms;
  • analyse common power electronic circuits quantitatively;
  • select motor torque ratings for particular applications;
  • analyse DC adjustable speed drive systems quantitatively;
  • select AC adjustable speed motor/drive combinations to meet specified requirements;
  • design drive circuits for power electronic switches to meet required switching performance;
  • evaluate the relative benefits of snubber circuits;
  • analyse the performance of power electronic converters in renewable energy applications.

Assessment

40% internally assessed

60% exam

For more information and a full list of exam times see our examinations page.

Textbooks

No textbooks are required for this course