EXT8028 : Power Electronics Design Solutions and Project Development
EXT8028 : Power Electronics Design Solutions and Project Development
- Offered for Year: 2026/27
- Module Leader(s):
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Off Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
Only available to students studying on the Power Electronics CDT programme
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
N/A
Aims
To develop key design and development skills needed by the students to undertake the practical elements of their PhD.
Outline Of Syllabus
This module introduces PhD students in the PEEP CDT to a range of activities drawn from the design and development cycle undertaken to provide practical solutions to power conversion problems employing power electronics. The activity focuses around hands-on laboratory-based project work. Each student will design and construct a prototype power electronic converter to a specification.
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
By the end of this module, students should be able to:
Demonstrate an ability to understand a technical requirement and to plan and manage delivering a solution.
Demonstrate an ability to select components and intermediate level circuits, support tools and equipment to design, construct and test a functioning system in the field of Power Electronics
Intended Skill Outcomes
By the end of this module, students should be able to:
Demonstrate intermediate level skills for reporting technical project progress and delivery.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 5:00 | 5:00 | Oral Presentation and practice |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 0:30 | 0:30 | Oral Presentation - Answer questions on the design and practical implementation of your project |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 0:30 | 0:30 | Present design and practical prototype. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Project work | 1 | 150:00 | 150:00 | Work independently to design and prototype on a specific project |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 42:00 | 42:00 | Independent Study |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
N/A
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Presentation | 30 | 2 | A | 30 | Individual Viva Voce examination |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical/lab report | 2 | M | 30 | Practical A - Completion of simulation objectives |
| Practical/lab report | 2 | M | 30 | Practical B - Completion of practical objectives. |
| Oral Examination | 2 | M | 10 | Final project presentation |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
N/A
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- EXT8028's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- EXT8028's past Exam Papers
General Notes
N/A
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