Subject description
The aim of this subject is to provide students with an understanding of power conversion circuits using modern power switching devices and their application to equipment supplies and the control of electric drives. Topics covered include: power switching devices and their application, dc-dc converters, ac-dc converters, including switch-mode power supplies, … For more content click the Read More button below.
Enrolment rules
Co-Requisite
Pre-Requisite
Equivalence
ECTE812 - Power Electronics and Drives
ECTE425 - Industrial Drives and Actuators
ECTE912 - Power Electronics and Drives
ECTE411 - AC-Sourced Power Electronics
Delivery
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Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Develop analysis skills for basic power electronics circuits.
2.
Analyse DC-DC, DC-AC, and AC-DC power conversion circuits and describe their industrial applications.
3.
Select appropriate component values and devices for these circuits.
4.
Analyse dynamic models of DC and AC motors.
5.
Design and analyse the important blocks in closed loop motor control systems.
6.
Demonstrate appropriate practical and problem solving skills.
Work integrated learning
Applied WIL:This subject has "Applied WIL". Students in this subject will experience both coursework and a work-related opportunity that typically includes interaction and feedback with industry.
Textbook information
No prescribed textbooks for this subject.