ECE 5025
Transcript Abbreviation:
Power Electronics
Course Description:
Provides an introduction to power electronic conversion principles. Analytical techniques will be developed through the study of widely used converter circuits.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Graduate (5000-8000 level)
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
(N/A)
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 3020 (323), or Grad standing in Engineering, Biological Sciences, or Math and Physical Sciences.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 624, 724, or 844.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Provide an introduction to power electronics conversion principles
Master analytical techniques through the study of an array of power electronics circuit topologies
Be competent with typical circuit simulation tools
Be exposed to contemporary energy related issues
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC out-of-class | REC in-class | Weekly LAB out-of-class | Weekly LAB in-class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications, fundamental rules | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Buck, boost converters | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Fly-back, fly-forward converters | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Power semiconductor devices | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Gate drive, busbar, and snubber circuits | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| High power DC choppers | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Poly-phase rectifiers | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Switching matrix description of power converters | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Duality and generic power converters | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| PWM converters | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Space vector modulation method | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Optimizing utility interface with power converters | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Power conditioners and uninterrupted power supplies | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| One Midterm (30%) and one Final (35%) | 65% |
| Homework | 25% |
| Quizzes | 10% |
| Written papers | 0 |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Power Electronics: Converters, Applications and Design | Mohan, Undeland, and Robbins |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Significant contribution (7+ hours) | 1 | an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics |
| Significant contribution (7+ hours) | 2 | an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors |
| Significant contribution (7+ hours) | 3 | an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences - pre-2019 EAC SLO (g) |
| Significant contribution (7+ hours) | 4 | an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 5 | an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives |
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 6 | an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions |
| Significant contribution (7+ hours) | 7 | an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies |
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