ECE4504

Electrical conversion systems ( 4 points, SCA Band 2, 0.083 EFTSL)

Leader: G Holmes

Offered:
Not offered in 2005.

Synopsis: MultiPulse SCR converter systems; DC Motor variable speed drive systems, power electronic semiconductor devices; high frequency switching; voltage and current source converters; AC synthesis using inverters; 6 step modulation; Pulse Width Modulation algorithms; closed loop current regulation; multilevel inverter systems, AC Motor variable speed drive systems; principles of field orientated motor control.

Assessment: Examination (3 hours): 70% + Laboratory and assignment work: 30%

Contact Hours: 26 lectures, 26 hours of practice classes and laboratory classes

Prerequisites: ECE3502