POWER ELECTRONICS CIRCUIT DESIGN PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
EEM433	POWER ELECTRONICS CIRCUIT DESIGN	7	4	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. ERCAN AYKUT
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	To introduce power electronics circuit elements and power control systems, to comprehend the operation principles of these circuits, to make its design and implementation on the power control systems.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Power Electronics Circuit elements/ Switching concept and Semiconductor switches /Rectifiers / Harmonics and its effects/Trigger Circuits/ AC-AC Choppers/ DC-DC Converters/Resonant Converters/ Inverters/ Motor Control Systems via Microprocessor based Power Electronics Circuits.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Students will explain power semiconductor switches and its operation principles.
Students will analyze the switching loses of the power semiconductors and control efficiency, and select the switch proper to the system.
Students will design and implement single or three-phase controlled/uncontrolled rectifier circuits.
Students will produce PWM signals and test for power electronics converters.
Students will design and implement DC to DC converters for various load conditions.
Students will design AC to AC converters and make motor control applications by them.
Students will design and implement single or three phase inverters.
Students will calculate and select snubber circuits elements.
Students will realize any microprocessor based power electronic control system application.
Students will analyze power electronic circuits by simulation.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Analysis of productivity in Power electronics circuits, switching strategies, semiconductors switches: diod, power transistor, thyrıstor, triac, MOSFET, IGBT etc	-
2	-	Single-phase rectifier circuits and R-L load applications. Three-Phase rectifier circuits and output regulation.	-
3	-	Harmonics and effects on the systems.	-
4	-	The gate trigger circuits of Thyristor and Triac, Trigger circuit elements: PUT, DIAC, UJT etc.	-
5	-	The isolation circuit between gate and triggers, snubbers.	-
6	-	AC choppers; On-Off power control and phase controlled power applications.	-
7	-	DC Converters: Buck Converter Design and implementation.	-
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	-	Boost Converter, Buck-Boost Converter Design and implementations.	-
10	-	Static VAR	-
11	-	DC Power sources and Feedback DC Converters with transformers. Resonant converters and its industrial applications.	-
12	-	Inverters: Single-phase square wave inverters, Half-bridge inverters.	-
13	-	Full-bridge inverters, Three-phase inverters.	-
14	-	The methods of modulation techniques for inverters, Pulse-width modulated and sine-modulated inverters.	-
15	-	The torque-speed control applications of electrical machines, microprocessor based power control systems.	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explains the fundamental engineering concepts of electrical and electronics science and relates them to the groundwork of electrical and electronics science.				3

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Uses theoretical and practical knowledge coming from electrical and electronics sciences, to find solutions to engineering problems.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Determines the components and the underlying process of a system and designs an appropriate model related to electrical and electronics under reasonable constraints.						5
2	Designs a model related to electrical and electronics with modern techniques.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Determines, detects and analyzes the areas of electrical and electronics engineering science applications and develops appropriate solutions.	0
2	Identifies, models and solveselectrical and electronics engineering problems by applying appropriate analytical methods.			2
3	Determines and uses the necessary electrical and electronics engineering technologies in an efficient way for engineering applications.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Possess the responsibility and ability to design and conduct experiments for engineering problems by collecting, analyzing and interpreting data.	0
2	Possess the ability to conduct effective individual study.					4
3	Takes responsibility as a team work and contributes in an effective way.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Monitors the developments in the field of electrical and electronics engineering technologies by means of books, internet and related journals and possess the required knowledge for the management, control, development and security of information technologies.					4
2	Develops positive attitude towards lifelong learning.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Communicates effectively by oral and/or written form and uses at least one foreign language.	0
2	Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of project management, practical applications and also environmental protection, worker's health and security.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Possess professional and ethical responsibility and willingness to share it.					4
2	Possess sufficient consciousness about the universality of electrical and electronics engineering solutions and applications and be well aware of the importance of innovation.						5

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	2	8	16
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	5	5	25
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	8	8
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	6	6
Short Exam	2	2	4
Preparation for the Short Exam	1	4	4
TOTAL	42	0	149