ELE308 Specialization in Power Electronics

Contents and structure

The course deals with application of Power Electronics in topics:

• Power semiconductors, power diodes, power transistors, power MOSFETs, thyristors, gate turn-off thyristors, insulated gate bipolar transistors, Sic components, etc.
• Snubbere
• Driver circuits
• Cooling system
• Applications of power converters
• Simulation of power converters

Learning Outcome

Knowledge:

After completing the course, the candidate should:

• master the semiconductor theory for power semiconductors.
• understand the structure of power electronic components, snubs, driver circuits.
• Know applications of power electronic converters.

Skills:

After completing the course, the candidate should be able to design, construct and optimize the power electronic converters.

General competence:

The candidate should have expertise in the development of power electronic converters.

Entry requirements

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Recommended previous knowledge

ELE 119 Power Electronics or similar course

Teaching methods

Lectures, homework and self-study.

Compulsory learning activities

1 homework must be approved for taking the exam.

Assessment

Oral exam, 30 minutes. Grading scale is A-F where F is fail.

Examination support material

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