Power electronics
W R Perera
4.5 points
* 26 lecture hours, 26 laboratory hours and 13 tutorial hours
* Second semester
* Gippsland
* Prerequisites: GEG2513, GEG2523,
GEG2543
Objectives The student is expected to acquire basic knowledge in operation of power electronics converters and good understanding of applications of devices in industry.
Synopsis Principles of power electronics converters, principles of voltage control techniques, such as phase control, integral cycle control, characteristic ratings, protection of power semiconductor devices and their practical applications and limitations. Single phase and polyphase converter systems.
Assessment Examination: 70%
* Assignments: 10%
* Laboratory: 20%
(with 40% minimum in examination)
Prescribed texts
Williams B W Power electronics devices, drivers, applications and passive components 2nd edn, Macmillan
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