EPE8202 : Advanced Power Electronics
EPE8202 : Advanced Power Electronics
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Naayagi Ramasamy
- Lecturer: Dr Van-Tung Phan
- Owning School: NUIS
- Teaching Location: Singapore
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 15 |
| ECTS Credits: | 8.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
Electrical/Electronic Engineering first degree or other equivalent qualification
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
N/A
Aims
To enhance knowledge and understanding of power electronic devices, various power electronic converters and their application in power electronic systems. To provide students with the skills and techniques necessary to analyse, synthesise and design power electronic circuits utilising modern power electronic devices.
Outline Of Syllabus
• Principles and analysis of power electronic converter topologies: ac-dc, dc-dc and dc-ac conversion.
• Control and design of converter circuits.
• Determination of filter technologies based on harmonic calculations.
• FACTS devices including shunt compensation circuits, series compensation circuits, and active filters.
• Characteristics of modern power electronic devices, driver circuits and protection, snubbers.
• Exploitation of new semiconductor technologies (SiC and GaN)
• High-frequency converter topologies
• Thermal management and thermal analysis of power electronic systems.
• Advanced Power Electronic Concepts and Applications
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
On successful completion of the module the student will be able to:
• Understand and apply the principles of power electronic converters.
• Select suitable power electronics devices and analyse their application in power electronic converters.
Intended Skill Outcomes
On successful completion of the module the student will be able to:
• Analyse and synthesise simple power electronic converters and systems.
• Select passive and active power electronic devices against a specification.
• Design and evaluate the application of power electronic converters in the management of electrical energy.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 12 | 1:00 | 12:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 1 | 15:00 | 15:00 | Coursework |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Final Exam |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 12 | 2:00 | 24:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 36 | 0:30 | 18:00 | Revision for final exam |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 12 | 2:30 | 30:00 | Reading specified articles |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 49:00 | 49:00 | Reviewing lecture notes; general reading |
| Total | 150:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lectures provide core material and guidance for further reading. Problem solving is introduced through lectures and practiced during private study.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 120 | 1 | A | 80 | N/A |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case study | 1 | M | 20 | Design project and report (2000 words) |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The examination provides the opportunity for the student to demonstrate their understanding of the course material. The problem solving aspects of the examination enable the student to demonstrate that they are able to apply this understanding and their analysis and synthesis skills to novel situations. The coursework enables students to demonstrate that they are able to apply this understanding and their analytical skills to find solutions.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- EPE8202's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- EPE8202's past Exam Papers
General Notes
N/A
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