Power Electronics

General Data
Academic program	ECAM ENGINEERING PROGRAM			:
Type d'EC	Classes
Lectures : 8h00 Tutorials : 6h00 Lab Work : 8h00 Total duration : 52h00	Status :	Period : Semester 5	Education language : English

Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module, students will be able to: 1. Identify the characteristics of power semiconductor diodes and be able to interpret their circuits. 2. Identify the characteristics of power transistors and thyristors. 3. Illustrate the operation of ac-dc diodes and controllable rectifiers 4. Recognise the filtering and PWM techniques. 5. Outline the characteristics and operation of DC-DC converters, DC-AC inverters and AC-AC controllers. 6. Describe the essence of operation of power converters: Switching techniques, various configurations, Performance analysis, and Load effect. 7. Describe the converter's behaviour in terms of frequency and harmonical content. 8. Demonstrate a high familiarity with the various configurations of inverters and their applications. 9. Design and Develop power electronics models

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this module, students will be able to:
1. Identify the characteristics of power semiconductor diodes and be able to interpret their circuits.
2. Identify the characteristics of power transistors and thyristors.
3. Illustrate the operation of ac-dc diodes and controllable rectifiers
4. Recognise the filtering and PWM techniques.
5. Outline the characteristics and operation of DC-DC converters, DC-AC inverters and AC-AC controllers.
6. Describe the essence of operation of power converters: Switching techniques, various configurations, Performance analysis, and Load effect.
7. Describe the converter's behaviour in terms of frequency and harmonical content.
8. Demonstrate a high familiarity with the various configurations of inverters and their applications.
9. Design and Develop power electronics models

Content
This course introduces a comprehensive overview of different power electronics components and applications. It presents the basics of devices, their characteristics, their principle of operation, and their range of applications as well. The course also underlines the principle of operation of converters used in DC drives (diodes rectifiers, controlled rectifiers and choppers). It discusses the principle of harmonics, performance parameters and filtering techniques. Furthermore, upon completion of this course, the student will be able to outline the characteristics and operation principle of power AC drives (inverters and AC-AC controllers). Mainly full bridge and three phase circuits are highlighted. The effect of inductive loads and protection schemes are discussed as well. The student will understand and be able to describe switching techniques and conduct both performance and harmonical studies. The student will be able to demonstrate a certain familiarity with the various configurations and applications and to develop models and simulations.

Content

This course introduces a comprehensive overview of different power electronics components and applications. It presents the basics of devices, their characteristics, their principle of operation, and their range of applications as well. The course also underlines the principle of operation of converters used in DC drives (diodes rectifiers, controlled rectifiers and choppers). It discusses the principle of harmonics, performance parameters and filtering techniques. Furthermore, upon completion of this course, the student will be able to outline the characteristics and operation principle of power AC drives (inverters and AC-AC controllers). Mainly full bridge and three phase circuits are highlighted. The effect of inductive loads and protection schemes are discussed as well. The student will understand and be able to describe switching techniques and conduct both performance and harmonical studies. The student will be able to demonstrate a certain familiarity with the various configurations and applications and to develop models and simulations.

Pre-requisites / co-requisites
- Electronics 2 - Electrical Network

Bibliography
Essential Resources: Rashid, M., Power Electronics: circuits, devices and applications, 4th edition, [9780273769088], 2013, (Pearson) Recommended Resources: Mohan, N., Undeland, T., Robbins, W., Power Electronics: Converters, Applications, and Design, 3rd edition, [978-0-471-22693-2], 2002, (Wiley) Chappell, P., Introduction to Power Electronics (Power Engineering), 1st Edition, [978-1608077199], 2014, (AHP) Erickson, R., Fundamentals of Power Electronics, 3rd Edition, [978-3030438791], 2020, (Springer) Pollefliet, J., Power Electronics: Switches and Converters, 1st Edition, [9780128146439], 2017, (Academic Press)

Bibliography

Essential Resources:
Rashid, M., Power Electronics: circuits, devices and applications, 4th edition, [9780273769088], 2013, (Pearson)

Recommended Resources:
Mohan, N., Undeland, T., Robbins, W., Power Electronics: Converters, Applications, and Design, 3rd edition, [978-0-471-22693-2], 2002, (Wiley)
Chappell, P., Introduction to Power Electronics (Power Engineering), 1st Edition, [978-1608077199], 2014, (AHP)
Erickson, R., Fundamentals of Power Electronics, 3rd Edition, [978-3030438791], 2020, (Springer)
Pollefliet, J., Power Electronics: Switches and Converters, 1st Edition, [9780128146439], 2017, (Academic Press)

Assessment(s)
N°	Nature	Coefficient	Observable objectives
1	Students will be evaluated on the following abilities (2 hour Final Exam): - Studying a power electronics circuits, to analyse it appropriately and adopt a correct methodology - Performing accurate calculation in order to obtain the electrical caracteristics of the converter.	0,7	1. Identify the characteristics of power semiconductor diodes and be able to interpret their circuits. 2. Identify the characteristics of power transistors and thyristors. 3. Illustrate the operation of ac-dc diodes and controllable rectifiers 4. Recognise the filtering and PWM techniques. 5. Outline the characteristics and operation of DC-DC converters, DC-AC inverters and AC-AC controllers. 6. Describe the essence of operation of power converters: Switching techniques, various configurations, Performance analysis, and Load effect. 7. Describe the converter’s behaviour in terms of frequency and harmonical content. 8. Demonstrate a high familiarity with the various configurations of inverters and their applications.
2	Students will be evaluated on the following abilities (2 experimental setups, each of 4 hours): : Developping a mathematical model in order to simulate physical phenomena. Understanding Matlab and LTSpice simulation software and being able to use them for analysis Analysing the waveforms and conducting deep analysis	0,3	3. Illustrate the operation of ac-dc diodes and controllable rectifiers 4. Recognise the filtering and PWM techniques. 5. Outline the characteristics and operation of DC-DC converters, DC-AC inverters and AC-AC controllers. 6. Describe the essence of operation of power converters: Switching techniques, various configurations, Performance analysis, and Load effect. 7. Describe the converter’s behaviour in terms of frequency and harmonical content. 8. Demonstrate a high familiarity with the various configurations of inverters and their applications. 9. Design and Develop power electronics models