EEE3003 : Introduction to the Basics of Modern Power Electronics
- Offered for Year: 2022/23
- Module Leader(s): Professor Volker Pickert
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
Aims
To enhance knowledge and understanding of power electronic converters and their application in power electronic systems.
To enhance knowledge and understanding of power electronic devices and their application in power electronic converters.
To provide students with the skills and techniques necessary to analyse and synthesise power electronic circuits utilising modern power electronic devices.
Outline Of Syllabus
Overview of semiconductor switches and passive components used in power electronics
Understand pros and cons of different power semiconductor switches
Understand how passive components impact voltage and current waveforms
Introduction to the main converter topologies
Learn about the fundamental principles of power electronic converter topologies: ac-dc, dc-dc,
dc-ac and ac-ac
Gain knowledge about the operation at different operational scenarios
Learn basic principles in the control of power converters
Identify and determine specific component values and voltage/current waveforms analytically
Design of power converters
Understand EMI based on harmonics calculations and how to minimize and prevent EMI
Understand the need of gate driver circuits and how they operate
Investigate different protection elements??
Learn about thermal management and how to cool power devices effectively
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 14 | 1:00 | 14:00 | Revision for final exam |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | Formatively feedback on mid-term test in middle of semester (PIP) |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 20 | 1:00 | 20:00 | 2x1hr lectures per week over 10 weeks (PIP) |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 5 | 1:00 | 5:00 | 5x1hr lecture every 2nd week over 11 weeks (PIP) addressing one specific challenge including solutio |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | 1X1hr lecture provided by industry (PIP) |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 5 | 1:00 | 5:00 | Revision and formative test by mid-term. 1x1hr test and 4x1hr revision |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Final Exam in Assessment Period |
| Structured Guided Learning | Structured non-synchronous discussion | 1 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Tutorial questions for home learning and self-study |
| Guided Independent Study | Reflective learning activity | 1 | 42:00 | 42:00 | Reviewing lecture notes; general reading |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lectures provides the core material and tutorial sessions give students the opportunity to query material taught. Both will be taught face-to-face but will be replaced with a minimum of 50% online synchronous sessions supported by non-synchronous videos depending on the current advise from Public Health England at that time.
Problem solving is practiced through lectures and tutorial sessions.
Additional tutorial questions will be handed out at the start of the module for home learning and self-study.
Further problem solving is practiced during private study.
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 | 100 | Closed-Book Exam |
Formative Assessments
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aural Examination | 1 | M | Test will be conducted from home. Results will be discussed during lecture (PiP) |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The exam allows students to demonstrate their ability to solve power electronics engineering problems. Many of the exam questions require solving problems by providing tables, equations, discussing operations of given circuits, solving problems within provided attachments, and solving problems using graphs and photographs.
Therefore, enough information is provided to allow a closed-book exam.
The formative assessment will assess the students’ current level of understanding of the material taught up to the middle of the semester and will provide useful feedback on the gained understanding of the subject.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- EEE3003's Timetable