LEARNING OUTCOMES
After the course the student understands the operation principles of power electronics and the operation of the most essential converters.
Credits: 5
Schedule: 06.09.2024 - 11.12.2024
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Edris Pouresmaeil, Jorma Kyyrä
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Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
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The course gives an introduction to power electronics used in electric drives and power supplies. Topics discussed are: power electronic systems, overview of power semiconductor switches, line-commutated ac-dc rectifiers, dc-dc switch-mode converters, self-commutated dc-ac inverters.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
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Lectures, problem solving classes, laboratory exercises, examination.
Workload
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Contact teaching, independent studies and work based-learning, revision, examination.
DETAILS
Study Material
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Ned Mohan, Power Electronics, A First Course, John Wiley & Sons, USA, 2012.
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Prerequisites
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FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
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Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I - II
2025-2026 Autumn I - II