Power Electronics Applications
Energy Systems Engineering
Faculty of Technology
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Electronics Applications | TEM340 | Elective | Bachelor's degree | 3 | Spring | 4 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Ayşe ERGÜN AMAÇ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Recognizes power semiconductors, know their principles and characteristics and chose the switches according their design.
2) Calculates the terms needed for power electronics circuit design (power, energy, periodic wave, output voltage and current value in case of sinusoidal and non-sinusoidal load and source)
3) Knows single phase and 3-phase rectifiers and able to design the circuits.
4) Knows choppers and able to design the circuits.
5) Recognizes invertes and design the circuits.
6) Knows voltage controllers with different loads and design the circuits.
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Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Power Electronics
Course Contents
Power semiconductors, their principles and characteristics. Chosing power electronics switches. Controlled and uncontrolled rectifiers. Choppers, inverters and voltage controllers. Calculations losses and efficiency in power electronics circuits.
Weekly Schedule
1) Introduction to the Course, References, Classifiying of Power Electronics Converters, Electronic Switches, Diode, Thyristors (SCR, GTO, MCT), Diac, Triac2) Transistors (BJT, MOSFET, IGBT), Comparison of Power Electronics Switches, Switching Characteristics, Switching Frequency, Current-Voltage Ratio, Power Losses, Choice of Switch
3) Instantaneous Power, Average Power, Sinusoidal and Non-sinusioidal Periodic Wave, Sinusoidal Source and Linear Load, Sinusiodal Source and Nonlinear load, Non-sinusiodal Source and Linear Load, Non-sinusiodal Source and Nonlinear Load, Assumptions for Analysing Power Electronics Circuits
4) AC/DC Converters (Rectifiers), Single Phase Rectifiers, Half-wave Uncontrolled Rectifiers with R Load, RL Load, and freewheeling diode RL Load applications
5) Single Phase Rectifiers, Half-wave Controlled Rectifiers with R Load, RL Load, and freewheeling diode RL Load applications
6) Full-wave Uncontrolled Rectifiers with R Load, RL Load, and freewheeling diode RL Load Applications
7) Full-wave Controlled Rectifiers with R Load, RL Load, and Freewheeling diode RL Load Applications
8) 3-Phase Rectifiers, Half-wave Unontrolled Rectifiers, Fundamentals, RL Load Applications, Half-wave Controlled Rectifiers, Fundamentals, RL Load applications
9) Midterm Exam
10) Full-wave Unontrolled Rectifiers, Fundamentals, RL Load Applications, Full-wave Controlled Rectifiers, Fundamentals, RL Load Applications
11) DC/DC Dönüştürücüler (Kıyıcılar), Temel Prensip ve Kabuller, Azaltan (Buck, Step Down) Dönüştürücüler ve Uygulamaları Çalışma Modları, Çıkış Geriliminde Dalgalanma, Çıkış Akımında Dalgalanma
12) Boost Converters and Applications, Working Modes, Output Voltage and Current Ripples
13) Buck-Boost Converters and Applications, Working Modes, Output Voltage and Current Ripples
14) DC/AC Converters (Inverters), Square-Wave, Full Wave, Sinusiodal PWM Inverter Applications
15) AC/AC Converters (Voltage Controllers), Single Phase Voltage Controllers, Fundamentals, R and RL Load Applications and 3-Phase Voltage Controllers
16) Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Drill and Practice
3) Problem Solving
4) Project Based Learning
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Project to Course Grade |
40% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required