Overview
This unit is based on your knowledge on electronics you previously studied. In this unit you will learn about power semiconductors such as Diacs, silicon controlled rectifiers (SCR), metal oxide silicon field effect transistors (MOSFET), isolated gate bipolar junction transistors (IGBT), their symbols and theory of operation and limitations. You will also learn to calculate thermal dissipation requirements of power semiconductors and to choose suitable heat sinks. You will be introduced to the concepts of alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC), DC to DC, and DC to AC circuits, pulse width modulation (PWM) control, and chopper circuits. You will also learn about different types of motors and their control including DC motor control, AC motor control and stepper motor control schemes. You will learn to simulate power electronic circuits and develop power electronics solutions industrial problems. Students enrolled in distance mode are required to attend a compulsory Residential School.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Prerequisites: ENEX12002 Introductory Electronics OR ( ENEE13018 Analogue Electronics and ENEE13020 Digital Electronics) AND (ENEX12001 Electrical Power and Machines OR ENEE12015 Electrical Power Engineering)
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 2 - 2017
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Residential Schools
This unit has a Compulsory Residential School for distance mode students and the details are:
Click here to see your Residential School Timetable.
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback – Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
- Explain power semiconductors and their principles of operation
- Analyse and model the operation of alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC), DC to DC, DC to AC power converters and inverters
- Analyse single phase and three phase rectifier circuits, inverter circuits, and different motor control schemes
- Compare and select power electronics drive components for a mechatronic system
- Design variable speed motor controllers for different types of electric motors and evaluate their performances
- Solve real life problems and communicate professionally using power electronic terminology
- Work collaboratively and autonomously and communicate professionally in presenting your solutions
Learning outcomes are linked to Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies and also discipline capabilities. You can find the mapping for this on the Engineering Undergraduate Course website.
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | |
| 1 - Written Assessment - 15% | |||||||
| 2 - Written Assessment - 15% | |||||||
| 3 - Practical and Written Assessment - 15% | |||||||
| 4 - Practical and Written Assessment - 15% | |||||||
| 5 - Examination - 40% | |||||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | |
| 1 - Communication | |||||||
| 2 - Problem Solving | |||||||
| 3 - Critical Thinking | |||||||
| 4 - Information Literacy | |||||||
| 5 - Team Work | |||||||
| 6 - Information Technology Competence | |||||||
| 7 - Cross Cultural Competence | |||||||
| 8 - Ethical practice | |||||||
| 9 - Social Innovation | |||||||
| 10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | |||||||
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
| Assessment Tasks | Graduate Attributes | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
| 1 - Written Assessment - 15% | ||||||||||
| 2 - Written Assessment - 15% | ||||||||||
| 3 - Practical and Written Assessment - 15% | ||||||||||
| 4 - Practical and Written Assessment - 15% | ||||||||||
| 5 - Examination - 40% | ||||||||||
Textbooks
Power Electronics Devices, Circuits, and Applications
4th Edition (International) (2014)
Authors: Muhammad H Rashid
Pearson Education Ltd.
Harlaw Harlaw , Essex , England
ISBN: 978-0-273-76908-8
Binding: Paperback
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
- A Computer with Windows (7 or later) operting system and admin rights to install and run unit specific software.
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Harvard (author-date)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
d.preethichandra@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Introduction to Power Electronics, Power Diodes and LRC Circuits
Chapter
Chapters 1 & 2
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Diode Rectifiers and Power Transistors - modelling and applications
Chapter
Chapters 3 & 4
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
DC-DC Converters
Chapter
Chapter 5
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
DC-AC Converters
Chapter
Chapter 6
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Resonant Pulse Inverters and Multilevel Inverters
Chapter
Chapters7 & 8
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Thyristors
Chapter
Chapter 9
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Controlled Rectifiers
Chapter
Chapter 10
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
AC Voltage Controllers
Chapter
Chapter 11
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
DC Drives
Chapter
Chapter14
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
AC Drives
Chapter
Chapter15
Events and Submissions/Topic
Residential School from 18th to 20th of September.
Module/Topic
Flexible AC Transmission Systems
Chapter
Chapter 12
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Power Supplies
Chapter
Chapter 13
Events and Submissions/Topic
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Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
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Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
To pass this unit you must obtain an overall minimum mark of 50% and a minimum of 50% in each of the following assessment items:
- written and practical assessment(Lab)
- written and practical assessment(Design)
-
examination
The residential school is scheduled for 18th - 20th of September 2017.
1 Written Assessment
This assessment is based on characteristics of power semiconductors, their applications on AC to DC, DC to DC, and DC to AC power conversions. Further details will be available on unit moodle site.
Week 5 Wednesday (9 Aug 2017) 11:30 pm AEST
Week 7 Thursday (31 Aug 2017)
Marks will be allocated for the followings:
1. Application of theoretical fundamentals
2. Explanation of reasons to apply specific theory or method to solve a given problem where applicable
3. Correct circuit diagrams/schematics and relevant input/output waveforms
4. Correct mathematical working and correct answer
5. Neatness and format
- Explain power semiconductors and their principles of operation
- Analyse and model the operation of alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC), DC to DC, DC to AC power converters and inverters
- Analyse single phase and three phase rectifier circuits, inverter circuits, and different motor control schemes
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Technology Competence
2 Written Assessment
This assignment is based on power semiconductor fundamentals and their applications where all first three learning outcomes will be assessed. Further details will be available on unit Moodle site.
Week 9 Wednesday (13 Sept 2017) 11:30 pm AEST
Week 11 Thursday (28 Sept 2017)
Marks will be allocated for the followings:
1. Application of theoretical fundamentals
2. Explanation of reasons to apply specific theory or method to solve a given problem where applicable
3. Correct circuit diagrams/schematics and relevant input/output waveforms
4. Correct mathematical working and correct answer
5. Neatness and format
- Explain power semiconductors and their principles of operation
- Analyse and model the operation of alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC), DC to DC, DC to AC power converters and inverters
- Analyse single phase and three phase rectifier circuits, inverter circuits, and different motor control schemes
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Technology Competence
3 Practical and Written Assessment
This assessment item is laboratory based experiments and the distance students need to come for the residential school to complete them. Further details on laboratory exercises will be available on unit Moodle site. Equipment specific instruction manuals will be available on lab computers, but they will not be available on moodle site due to copyright issues.
Week 11 Monday (25 Sept 2017) 11:30 pm AEST
Review/Exam Week Tuesday (10 Oct 2017)
Marks will be allocated to :
1. Following the correct procedures during experimentation
2. Correct results
3. Analysis of results and discussion
4. Conclusions
5. Neatness and format
- Explain power semiconductors and their principles of operation
- Analyse and model the operation of alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC), DC to DC, DC to AC power converters and inverters
- Analyse single phase and three phase rectifier circuits, inverter circuits, and different motor control schemes
- Compare and select power electronics drive components for a mechatronic system
- Design variable speed motor controllers for different types of electric motors and evaluate their performances
- Solve real life problems and communicate professionally using power electronic terminology
- Work collaboratively and autonomously and communicate professionally in presenting your solutions
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Technology Competence
- Ethical practice
4 Practical and Written Assessment
In this assessment you will design variable speed motor controllers and analyse their performances using circuit simulation package NI Multisim or LTSpice. Further information will be available in the unit moodle site.
Week 12 Wednesday (4 Oct 2017) 11:30 pm AEST
Exam Week Thursday (19 Oct 2017)
Marks will be allocated to :
1. Correct design approach and selection of correct components with appropriate ratings
2. Following the correct design procedures
3. Testing with appropriate input /output circuit models and provide waveforms
4. Correct results
5. Analysis of results and discussion
6. Conclusions
- Explain power semiconductors and their principles of operation
- Analyse single phase and three phase rectifier circuits, inverter circuits, and different motor control schemes
- Compare and select power electronics drive components for a mechatronic system
- Solve real life problems and communicate professionally using power electronic terminology
- Work collaboratively and autonomously and communicate professionally in presenting your solutions
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Team Work
- Information Technology Competence
- Ethical practice
Examination
Dictionary - non-electronic, concise, direct translation only (dictionary must not contain any notes or comments).
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A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.
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A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.
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