EE 425 - Power Electronics

Institution:

Point Park University

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Description:

Characteristics and applications of power semiconductors including diodes, thyristors, BJTs, IGBTs, and FETs. Analysis of rectifiers, converters, and inverters as the fundamental elements of power electronic systems. Design of switching power supplies and motor controllers. Consideration of power quality issues such as harmonic generation in a power electronic environment. Laboratory includes computer simulations and prototyping of typical circuits studied in the lecture. Prerequisites: EE 222 (Electronics II), EE 332 (Electrical Power II). Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Identify and describe the electrical characteristics of power semiconductors including diodes, thyristors, bipolar junction transistors (BJTs), insulated gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs), and field-effect transistors (FETs). (2) Analyze uncontrolled rectifiers, controlled rectifiers, converters, and inverters as the fundamental elements of power electronic systems. (3) Design switching power supplies and motor controllers. (4) Characterize power quality issues such as harmonic generation that result from the use of power electronics in an electrical distribution system. (5) Construct, troubleshoot, and test line-voltage electronic circuits. (6) Relate the observed behavior of an electronic circuit to its predicted behavior and identify the cause of any discrepancies. (7) Use industry-standard simulation software to confirm the observed behavior of prototype electronic circuits and to study additional circuits without constructing their prototypes. (8) Document their work in accurate, attractive, and informative laboratory reports. (9) Adhere to recommended safety practices in working with tools, test equipment, and line-voltage circuits.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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