Power Electronics
Power Electronics
Introduces power electronic converters including ac/dc rectifiers, dc/dc converters and dc/ac inverters. Electronic motors including DC motors and induction motors. The application of power electronic to solar and wind power generation.
| Hours | 4.0 Credit, 3.0 Lecture, 3.0 Lab |
| Prerequisites | EC EN 301; or EC EN 340 |
| Taught | Winter |
| Programs | Containing EC EN 446 |
Course Outcomes:
Power Electronics
Understand the implications of power electronics to power grid systems and electric vehicles.
Switch mode electronics
Apply fundamental concepts of switch mode electronics to develop efficient power electronic circuits and components.
Electric Motors
Understand the fundamentals of electric motors, including efficiency, derive, and control methods.
Moter Drivers
Apply the concepts of power electronics circuits to control and drive electric motors.
Power Electronics Testing
Build, test, and analyze power electronic components in a laboratory setting including DC/DC/ converters, DC/AC inverters, AC/DC rectifiers.