Course syllabus
Kraftelektronik
Power Electronics
ETEF10, 7,5 credits, G2 (First Cycle)
Valid for: 2015/16
Decided by: Education Board A
Date of Decision: 2015-04-10
General Information
Compulsory for: IEA2
Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish
Aim
The aim of this course is to give the students the basic
knowledge about the components and systems used in power
electronics.
Learning outcomes
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.
Competences and skills
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)
Examination details
Grading scale: TH
Assessment: Grade 3: passed written examination, passed laboratory preparation reports, passed laboratory experiments. Grade 4 and 5 is based on the result of the written examination.
Parts
Code: 0113. Name: Power Electronics.
Credits: 6,5. Grading scale: TH. Assessment: A passed written examination gives the grade 3 or higher.
Code: 0213. Name: Laboratory Works.
Credits: 1. Grading scale: UG. Assessment: Passed laboratory preparation reports and passed laboratory experiments.
Admission
Admission requirements:
- Passed laborations in Circuits and measurements ETE604
The number of participants is limited to: No
Reading list
- Williams, BW: Power Electronics, Devices, Drivers, Applications and Passive Components. 2006, ISBN: 9780955338403.
Contact and other information
Director of studies: Henriette Weibull, henriette.weibull@iea.lth.se
Course coordinator: Johan Björnstedt, johan.bjornstedt@iea.lth.se
Course homepage: http://www.iea.lth.se/etef10/