Overview

Fundamental elements of power electronic systems including the diode and diode circuits, and the thyristor and thyristor circuits; DC to DC and DC to AC switching converters; electronic drives used to control different types of DC and AC machines.

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Aims

This topic aims to:

  • Develop knowledge of the fundamental principles related to power electronics
  • Enhance understanding of the difficulties and limitations related to the practical implementation of power electronics within a multi-disciplinary engineering environment

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Demonstrate understanding of the fundamental elements of power electronic systems
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Analyse and design common power electronics circuits
3.
Analyse and design common electronic drives
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Demonstrate understanding of the difficulties and limitations related to the practical implementation of power electronics within a multi-disciplinary engineering environment

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Assumed knowledge

Differential equations and Fourier series such as can be obtained in MATH1122 Mathematics 1B and ENGR2722 Analysis of Engineering Systems.