Kocaeli University / European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Nurettin ABUT
Assistant Prof. Dr. Birol ARİFOĞLU

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Know the ideal topologies of DC converters.
2) Know the real applications of all converters (Buck converter, Boost converter and Buck/Boost converter).
3) Know the calculations of L (inductance) and C (capacitance) of all converters.
4) Know the modeling of DC converters.

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

		Program Competencies
		1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Learning Outcomes
	1	High	High	Middle	Middle	Middle	Low	Middle	Low	Low	Middle
	2	Middle	Middle	High	High	High	Middle	Middle	Low	Low	Middle
	3	Middle	Middle	Middle	Middle	High	Low	Middle	Low	Low	Low
	4	High	High	High	High	Middle	Middle	Low	High	High	Middle

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Not Required

Course Contents

The ideal topologies of DC converters and the waveforms of the output current and voltage and the gain equations of ideal topologies. The waveforms of the output current and voltage of Buck converter and the gain equation of Buck topology. The input and output filters of Buck converter and their applications. The waveforms of the output current and voltage of Boost converter and the gain equation of Boost topology. The waveforms of the output current and voltage of Buck/Boost converter and the gain equation of Buck/Boost topology. The real applications of all converters. The waveforms of the output current and voltage of C?k converter and the gain equation of C?k topology. The calculations of L (inductance) and C (capacitance) of all converters. The calculations of the switching energy loss at DC converters. The transformer coupled DC converters. The analyses of DC converters with differential equations. The modelling of DC converters. The dynamic response of DC converters.

Weekly Schedule

1) Introduction of DC (Direct Current) Converters.
2) The ideal topologies of DC converters and the waveforms of the output current and voltage and the gain equations of ideal topologies
3) The waveforms of the output current and voltage of Buck converter and the gain equation of Buck topology.
4) The input and output filters of Buck converter and their applications.
5) The waveforms of the output current and voltage of Boost converter and the gain equation of Boost topology.
6) The waveforms of the output current and voltage of Buck/Boost converter and the gain equation of Buck/Boost topology.
7) The real applications of all converters.
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) The waveforms of the output current and voltage of Cük converter and the gain equation of Cük topology.
10) The calculations of L (inductance) and C (capacitance) of all converters.
11) The calculations of the switching energy loss at DC converters.
12) The transformer coupled DC converters.
13) The analyses of DC converters with differential equations.
14) The modelling of DC converters.
15) The dynamic response of DC converters.
16) Final examination

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
5) Brain Storming
6) Self Study
7) Problem Solving

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade	20%
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade	80%
Total	100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)