Year
2021
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 can be obtained in MATH1122 Mathematics 1B and ENGR2722 Analysis of Engineering 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
This topic aims to:
- Develop knowledge of the fundamental principles related to power electronics
- Enhance understanding of the difficulties and limitations related to the practical implementation of power electronics within a multi-disciplinary engineering environment
Expected learning outcomes
On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of the fundamental elements of power electronic systems
- Analyse and design common power electronics circuits
- 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 2021 are no longer published.
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