Year
2018
Units
4.5
Contact
1 x 2-hour lecture weekly
10 x 1-hour tutorials per semester
6 x 2-hour laboratories per semester
10 x 1-hour tutorials per semester
6 x 2-hour laboratories per semester
Prerequisites
1 2 of ENGR2702, ENGR2731, ENGR8802, ENGR8771
2 Admission into MEEE-Master of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic)
Must Satisfy: ((1) or (2))
2 Admission into MEEE-Master of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic)
Must Satisfy: ((1) or (2))
Enrolment not permitted
ENGR4812 has been successfully completed
Assumed knowledge
Differential equations and Fourier series such as obtained in MATH1122 Mathematics 1B and ENGR2722 Signals and Systems
Topic description
Fundamental elements of power electronic systems including the diode and diode circuits, and the thyristor and thyristor circuits; DC to DC and DC to AC switching converters; electronic drives used to control different types of DC and AC machines.
Educational aims
The educational aims of the topic are:
- To develop knowledge of the fundamental principles related to power electronics
- To enhance understanding of the difficulties and limitations related to the practical implementation of power electronics within a multi-disciplinary engineering environment
Expected learning outcomes
At the completion of the topic, students are expected to be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of the fundamental elements of power electronic systems
- Be able to analyse and design common power electronics circuits
- Be able to analyse and design common electronic drives
- Demonstrate understanding of the difficulties and limitations related to the practical implementation of power electronics within a multi-disciplinary engineering environment
Key dates and timetable
Timetable details for 2018 are no longer published.
Sturt Rd, Bedford Park
South Australia 5042
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