EEE3003 : Introduction to the Basics of Modern Power Electronics
- Offered for Year: 2021/22
- 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
Basic semiconductor physics
Explanation how semiconductors operate based on the atomic level.
Overview of semiconductor switches
Understand pros and cons of different power semiconductor switches
Passive components
Understand why they are needed and how they impact voltage and current waveforms
Introduction to the main converter topologies
Principles and analysis of power electronic converter topologies: ac-dc, dc-dc and dc-ac conversion.?
Control of power electronic circuits
Introduction to standard control methods used in power electronics
Design of power converters
Determination of filter technologies based on harmonic calculations.?
Gate driver circuits
Protection elements??
Thermal management and thermal analysis of power electronic systems.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 22 | 1:00 | 22:00 | 2x1hr lectures per week over 11 weeks (PIP) |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 5 | 1:00 | 5:00 | Online pre-recorded lectures addressing one specific challenge inc solutions to solve these challeng |
| 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 for mid-term test |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Final Exam in Assessment Period |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 12 | 1:00 | 12:00 | Revision for final exam |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | Formatively assessed mid-term test in middle of semester |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer assessment | 1 | M | NUMBAS mid-term assessment |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The examination 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