HOLY ANGEL UNIVERSITY Graduate School of Engineering
Power Electronics (GSPOWEL)
Credit: 3 units
Purpose: At the end of the course the students will learn and understand the scope, designs and applications of power electronics. These include the different types of power semiconductors devices, their applications, characteristics and uses and the different fundamental techniques of power conversion.
The values of inquisitiveness and critical thinking will likewise be developed.
Course Structure:
I. Introduction to Power Electronics Power Electronics Defined
Historical Perspective
Scope and Applications of Power Electronics Industry Overview/Market Share Analysis Multi-disciplinary Nature of Power Electronics The Need for Power Electronics
Simplified and Detailed Block Diagram of Power Electronics Systems
II. Power Electronics Components and Devices Power Semiconductor Devices
Power Diode Power Transistors Thyristors
Magnetic Components Inductors
Transformers
III. Types of Power Electronics Circuits Rectifiers
Single-Phase Polyphase
Phase-controlled Inverters
Switch-Mode Single-phase Polyphase Converters
Switch Mode dc/dc converter Step down (Buck)
Step Up (Boost) Full Bridge dc/dc Flyback
Resonant
IV. Recent Growth and Future Trends in Power Electronics - (oral presentation from students)
Course Requirements/Grading System:
Major Exams: 2 x 30% = 60%
Research/Critique on Power Electronics 2 x 15% = 30%
1 – oral presentation during regular class 1 – written report to be submitted before the end of the course
Attendance/Professor’s Evaluation 10%
Course Website: http://www.geocities.com/coeans References:
[1] Mohan, N., Undeland, T. & Robbins, W. Power Electronics: Converters, Applications and Designs. John Willey & Sons, 1994.
[2] Kassakian, J., Schlech, M & Verghese, G. Principles of Power Electronics.
Addison-Wesley Publishing Co, Inc., 1991.
[3] Presentations/Handouts from the Professor
