GEG3553

Power electronics

(ENG)

W R Perera

5 points + 26 lecture hours, 26 laboratory hours and 13 tutorial hours + Second semester + Gippsland + Prerequisites: GEG2513, GEG2523, GEG2543

Synopsis: Principles of power electronics converters, principles of voltage control techniques such as phase control and integral cycle control, characteristics, ratings, protection of power semiconductor devices and their practical applications and limitations. Single phase and polyphase converter systems. Static inverters.

Assessment: Examination: 70% + Assignments: 10% + Laboratory: 20% (with 40% minimum in examination)