Aim
The aim of this course is to give the students the basic knowledge about the components and systems used in power electronics.

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to explain and use concepts used in power electronics.

• be able to explain the function of different rectifiers and converters.

• have knowledge about HVDC.

Skills and abilities
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to calculate the parameters that are necessary to choose components needed in power electronic systems.

• be able to plan and perform measurements in power electronic systems.

• be able to plan a power electronic system due to given conditions.

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to judge the suitability and characteristics for a power electronic system from a general point of view,

• have gained the self confidence to appreciate the structure of various power electronic systems,

• have gained the self confidence to make certain measurements and calculations on a power electronic system.

Contents

• Switch mode power supplies.

• Line-commutated rectifiers

• Load-commutated inverters

• Self-commutated inverters.

• Applications

• HVDC

• Static converters

• Transistor drive circuits and protective circuits (snubbers)

• Passive components and filters

• Semiconductor losses and thermal management.

• Standards (overview)

Literature
Williams, BW: Power Electronics - Devices, Drivers, Applications and Passive Components.2006. ISBN 978-0-9553384-0-3.