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ELEC3204: Power Electronics and Applications
2024 unit information
This unit of study aims to provide the fundamentals of power electronics. It provides description of the operation principles and control of these blocks. Through analysis and design methodologies, it delivers an understanding of modern enabling technologies associated with energy conversion. Through laboratory hands-on experience on actual industrial systems, such as electrical motor drives, robotic arms, and power supplies, it enhances the link between the theory and the "real" engineering world. The following topics are covered: Introduction to power electronic converters and systems; analysis, design, simulation, and control of power electronic converters; power semiconductor devices; passive devices; the conversion toplogy includes DC/DC, DC/AC, AC/DC, and AC/AC for various applications.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Electrical and Information Engineering
| Code | ELEC3204 |
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| Academic unit | Electrical and Information Engineering |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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ELEC2104 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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1. Differential equations, linear algebra, complex variables, analysis of linear circuits. 2. Fourier theory applied to periodic and non-periodic signals. 3. Software such as MATLAB to perform signal analysis and filter design. 4. Familiarity with the use of basic laboratory equipment such as oscilloscope, function generator, power supply, etc. 5. Basic electric circuit theory and analysis |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. understand power semiconductor devices used for modern power electronics
- LO2. understand and analyze DC-DC power converters in steady-state
- LO3. understand and analyze AC/DC and DC/AC power conversion in steady-state
- LO4. modeling and simulation of DC/DC, DC/AC, and AC/DC power conversion
- LO5. test and troubleshoot power converters
- LO6. performance evaluation of power converters
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