Category: Power Electronics

Power Electronics: Preface

Aim of the study element

To introduce students to the principles of selection of power electronic devices, and to explain the concepts of their interaction. To introduce a learner to the principles of characterisation and design of power electronics devices and systems.

Learning outcome

Having successfully completed this element you will be able to:

• Understand properties and characteristics of power electronic devices, like converters, transformers and others.
• Integrate power electronic devices into a circuit, based on the system requirements and conditions.
• Analyse circuits with power devices.
• Make the proper selection of power components for circuits.
• Understand characteristics and performance of power elements and components.
• Characterise topology of converters, inverters and magnetics.

Covered topics

• Classification of power electronic devices.
• Classification of power electronic circuits.
• Power amplifiers.
• Transistors.
• Switches.
• Voltage regulators.
• Rectifiers.
• Electric motor drivers.