| Effective Term: | 2024/05 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability |
| Unit Title: | Power Electronics |
| Unit ID: | ENGIN3101 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | (ENGIN1007) |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | Nil |
| ASCED: | 031301 |
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| Brief description of the Unit |
This unit facilitates development of fundamental concepts and understanding of basic theory involved in modelling and analysis of the power electronic components that comprise power electronic devices such as power supplies, inverters, converters and their control systems. The unit covers the physical concepts and mathematical models behind each of the basic components and of their functionality within a system, such as a high voltage DC transmission system. The unit further demonstrates use of power electronics to real world engineering applications and provide links with the theories covered. |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| No work experience |
| Placement Component: | |
| Supplementary Assessment:No |
| Supplementary assessment is not available to students who gain a fail in this Unit. |
| Course Level: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory | | | | | | | | Intermediate | | | | | | | | Advanced | | |  | | | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
| Knowledge: |
| K1. | Discern between and explain the operational principles of different power electronic systems and devices. |
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| K2. | Explain the principles of different power converters and switching power supplies. |
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| K3. | Interpret theoretical concepts covering building blocks of power electronic conversions under different operational environments. |
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| Skills: |
| S1. | Investigate performances of different power electronic devices. |
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| S2. | Design, construct and analyse different power electronic systems. |
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| S3. | Evaluate the operation of power semiconductor devices in a range of operational settings. |
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| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | Analyse different power electronic devices by translating principles, fundamental theories and modelling techniquies. |
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| A2. | Interpret the knowledge and understanding of power electronics theory to design circuits to meet specifications. |
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| A3. | Apply computer simulation tools to analyse power electronic systems and devices. |
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| Unit Content: |
•Power semiconductor devices
•Driver and trigger circuit for power devices
•Converters (AC-DC, DC-DC DC-AC, AC-AC)
•Switching Mode Power Supplies
•DC and AC Drives
•Principles of regenerative braking
•Application of power electronics (e.g. in power systems, renewable energies, smart grids) |
| Graduate Attributes: |
| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | | 1. | K1 - K3, S1, S2, A1, A2 | Tasks are developed as assessed (graded) checkpoints to verify the students' level of understanding of different power electronic technologies. The questions will be based upon the contents covered during lectures and tutorials. | Quizzes and assignments | 10%-30% | | 2. | S2, S3, A1-A3 | The task is aimed to develop students` ability to appropriately model, analyse, design, simulate and test important concepts in this unit, and then report back technical findings. This assessment task will promote communication and hands-on skills | Lab and report | 20%-30% | | 3. | K1 - K3, S1, S2, A1, A2 | Thorough knowledge of these topics is essential to answer the exam questions. The examination tests analytical and critical thinking and a general understanding of the unit materials. | test or exam | 40%-70% |
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