Module Details

Module Code: ELEC7013
Title: Power & Energy Conversion
Long Title: Power & Energy Conversion
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2020/21 ( September 2020 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5220 - Electrical Engineering
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module develops the student’s knowledge of power electronic switching devices, power electronic converters and the application of converters for the efficient use of electric power in different sectors. It enables the student to assess converters, their impact on power systems and to contribute to the design of converters for common applications.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Assess the operational characteristics of common power electronic devices.
LO2 Characterise the main features of converter circuits and calculate key values.
LO3 Model and simulate power electronic circuits using Matlab.
LO4 Use software and calculation techniques to solve power conversion problems.
LO5 Specify appropriate power electronic converter solutions for common applications and select components to follow regulations regarding electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Directive 2014/30/EU to reduce electromagnetic disturbance.
LO6 Assess the negative effects of power conversion techniques on power systems. Quantify the losses generated by Switch-Mode_Power_Supplies.
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).
Industrial Electronics at Level 6
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

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Indicative Content
Devices
Power switching devices, ratings, characteristics, data sheets.
Converters
Power electronic converters: rectifiers, DC converters, AC converters, inverters. Performance calculations, waveforms, control techniques, equipment standards.
Applications
Application of power electronic converters for utilisation: lighting, battery charging, uninterruptible power supplies, general motor control, welding, electroheat, electrolysis, traction.
Power quality
Power system impact: power factor, reactive power, waveform analysis, harmonics, total harmonic distortion. Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Directive 2014/30/EU ensuring that electrical and electronic equipment does not generate, or is not affected by, electromagnetic disturbance.
Testing and simulation
Testing and simulation of common power electronic converters using hardware and software, and the calculation of key values for design purposes.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 3 Learning Outcomes 1,2,5,6
Assessment Description
Analysis and modeling of uncontrolled rectifiers with resistive and inductive load. Simulation carried out using Simulink/Matlab ultimately uploaded to Canvas.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Analysis of controlled rectifiers and transistors controlling inductive and capacitive load. Filtering and smoothing of supply. Models made with Simulink and uploaded to Canvas.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 2,3,4,5,6
Assessment Description
Analysis of switch -mode power supplies and converters. DC buck and boost converters sizing and modelling. Calculations of performance and study of traces on virtual scopes. Results uploaded on Canvas.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 3,4,5,6
Assessment Description
Analysis of DC and AC variable speed drives, Inverters single phase and 3 phase. Use of Sinusoidal Pulse Width Modulation (SPWM) to fire IGBTs. Results of model analysis uploaded to Canvas.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,4,5,6
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final 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 Class lecture Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Class laboratory or demonstration Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Student exercise or review Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Class lecture Every Week 1.50 1.5
Lab Contact Class laboratory or demonstration Every Week 1.50 1.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Student exercise or review Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Hart. (2010), Power Electronics, 1st. McGraw-Hill International, [ISBN: 9780071289300].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Rashid. (2004), Power Electronics, 3rd. Pearson Education, [ISBN: 0-13-122815-3].
  • Arora. (2007), Power Electronics Laboratory, 1st. Alpha Science, [ISBN: 10-1-84265-301-6].
  • Ned Mohan,. (2012), First Course on Power Electronics, 1. Wiley, [ISBN: 978-1-118-07480-0].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EEPSY_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electrical Engineering 5 Mandatory
CR_EELEC_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering 5 Mandatory