ECE 5127
Transcript Abbreviation:
Power Elec Lab
Course Description:
Laboratory introducing basic circuits of power electronics, and simulation and control hardware and software for various power and energy applications.
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):
1.00
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: 3040 (341) and enrollment in ECE major, or Grad standing in Engineering.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 628 or 647.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Introduce basic topologies of power switching circuits
Introduce fast switching characteristics of semiconductor devices
Introduce switching characteristics of passive elements, including capacitors and inductors, in solid state circuits
Introduce hardware and software used in power electronic switching circuits and power conditioning systems
Study and implementation of Pulse-Width-Modulation for power electronic converters
Investigate integration of power electronic converters with electric machines
Study and implementation of current regulation loop by Pulse-Width-Modulation for power electronic converters
Power electronics modeling, simulation and experimental verification
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic DC-DC power electronic circuits | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0 | 1.5 | 0 |
| Switching characteristics of IGBTs, power MOSFETs and other devices; switching characteristics of capacitors; and induction in power switching circuits | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 4.0 | 0 |
| PWM method and implementation in DC-AC conversion | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0 | 4.5 | 0 |
| Integration and interaction of power inverters and electric machines | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 5.0 | 0 |
| DSP-controlled PWM current regulation | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 5.0 | 0 |
| Modeling and computer simulation of power electronic converters | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0 | 4.5 | 0 |
| Experimental verification of power electronic modeling | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0 | 4.5 | 0 |
| Hardware-in-the-loop and DSP applications in power electronics | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0 | 2.5 | 0 |
| Total | 10.5 | 0 | 0 | 31.5 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Lab
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Mid semester Exam | 25% |
| Final Exam | 25% |
| Laboratory reports including participation; also includes any pre-lab modeling/simulation assignments. | 50% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Class notes and lab manual | provided by department |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 1 | an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics |
| Substantial contribution (3-6 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 |
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 3 | an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences - pre-2019 EAC SLO (g) |
| Substantial contribution (3-6 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 |
| Substantial contribution (3-6 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 |
| Significant contribution (7+ hours) | 6 | an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 7 | an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies |
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