ELEC 4002 Power Electronics
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 300772
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Description The unit covers various types of power electronics systems, their applications and use in Electrical Drive Systems. It also covers application considerations and modern developments in electronic systems. This course provides the fundamentals of Power Electronics and Industrial Electronics.
School Eng, Design & Built Env
Discipline Electronic Engineering
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp
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Level Undergraduate Level 4 subject
Pre-requisite(s) ELEC 2010 AND
ELEC 2004
Assumed Knowledge
Basic knowledge of power frequency devices and systems.
Learning Outcomes
- Describe various power electronic systems and their requirements.
- Describe power semiconductor devices characteristics.
- Describe and analyze various types of: Diodes (uncontrolled) rectifiers AC-DC rectifiers Non-isolated DC-DC converters DC-AC converters (Inverters).
- Examine the nature and analyze operation of semiconductor power switching devices and configuration for energy conversion purposes.
- Describe new developments in power electronic system and some of the environmental issues associated with energy conversion systems.
Subject Content
Line-Frequency Diode Rectifiers: Line-Frequency ac Uncontrolled dc
Line-Frequency Phase-Controlled Rectifiers and Inverters: Line- Frequency ac Controlled dc
dc-dc Switch-Mode Converters
Switch-Mode dc-ac Inverters: dc Sinusoidal ac
Resonant Converters: Zero-Voltage and/or Zero-Current Switchings
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
| Item | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical | Laboratories - 3 hours per week for 6 weeks. Mandatory to pass labs | 20 | N | Individual |
| Intra-session Exam | 1 hour 30 minutes | 20 | N | Individual |
| Final Exam | 2 hours | 60 | N | Individual |
Prescribed Texts
- Mohan, N., Undeland, T. and Robbins, W. , Power Electronics: Converters, Applications and Design, 3rd ed., John Wiley, 2003.
Teaching Periods
Autumn
Penrith (Kingswood)
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Parramatta - Victoria Rd
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Sydney City Campus - Term 2
Sydney City
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