Module Details

Module Code: ELEC7022
Title: Power Electronics
Long Title: Power Electronic Converters Applications
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2014/15 ( September 2014 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5220 - Electrical Engineering
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module introduces the fundamental designs of electrical power conversion, both AC to DC and DC to AC, using power electronic circuits. The use of these designs in applications such as renewable energy power supplies ,electric motor drives and lighting controls is also studied.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Explain the principles of operation of half-wave, full-wave, non-controlled and controller rectifier circuits.
LO2 Select a suitable DC-DC convertor to meet the operational requirements of an application.
LO3 Interpret the principles of operation of various inverter circuits.
LO4 Assess an application and employ an appropriate power electronic conversion system.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
9078 ELEC6032 Electrical Principles 2
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

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Indicative Content
Rectifier Circuits
Analysis of basic Half-Wave,Full-Wave Rectifier circuits.The use of switching components to control the level of dc output will also be examined
DC-DC Converters
Linear Voltage Regulators, Buck (step-down) converter, Boost converter, Buck-Boost Converters. Loss mechanisms in converters. Thermal design considerations.
DC Power Supplies
Flyback and Forward converters. Push-pull converters. Full and Half Bridge converters. Converter selection.
Inverters
Full and half bridge inverter designs. Pulse Width Modulation (PWM). Amplitude and Frequency Control.
Electric Converter Applications
Universal input DC power supplies. Variable Speed Drives (VSD) for motor speed control. Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS). Electric drive systems for renewable energy technologies.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Lab - Designing power electric conversion systems
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Rectifier Circuits, DC-DC convertors.
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 3
Assessment Description
Inverter Circuits
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 30
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
All topics of module.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact Software modelling of power electronic circuit operation Every Second Week 1.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Student Learning Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 8.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Daniel Hart,. (2011), Power Electronics, [ISBN: 978-0-07-338067-4].
  • Théodore Wildi. (2006), Electrical machines, drives, and power systems, Pearson Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, [ISBN: 0-13-196918-8].
  • John Hiley & Keith C. Brown & Edward Hughes & Ian Mackenzie Smith. (2004), Hughes Electrical and Electronic Technology, 9th. Prentice Hall, [ISBN: 0131143972].
  • C.R. Robertson. (2003), Further Electrical and Electronic Principles, 2nd. Newnes, [ISBN: 0750651458].
  • John Bird. (2004), Electrical Circuit Theory and Technology, 2nd. Newnes, [ISBN: 0750657847].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_ESENT_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Sustainable Energy Engineering 6 Mandatory