MODULE DESCRIPTION FORM

‫نموذج وصف المادة الدراسية‬

Module Information
‫معلومات المادة الدراسية‬
Module Title Power Electronics Module Delivery

Module Type Core ☒ Theory

☒ Lecture
Module Code UokEEE402 ☒ Lab
ECTS Credits 6 ☒ Tutorial
☐ Practical
SWL (hr/sem) 150 ☐ Seminar
Module Level UGx11 UGIV Semester of Delivery 7
Administering Department Type Dept. Code College Type College Code
Module Leader Ali Jafer Mahdi e-mail [email protected]
Module Leader’s Acad. Title Professor Module Leader’s Qualification Ph.D.
Module Tutor Hussban Abood Saber e-mail [email protected]

Peer Reviewer Name Name e-mail E-mail

Scientific Committee Approval
01/06/2023 Version Number 1.0
Date

Relation with other Modules

‫العالقة مع المواد الدراسية األخرى‬
Prerequisite module UokEEE106 Semester
Co-requisites module Semester

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 Module Aims, Learning Outcomes and Indicative Contents
‫أهداف المادة الدراسية ونتائج التعلم والمحتويات اإلرشادية‬

1. The module aims to provide students with a solid foundation in the fundamental
principles and concepts of power electronics. This includes understanding the
operating principles of power semiconductor devices, basic converter topologies, and
control techniques.
2. Analyze Power Electronic Circuits and Systems: Students are expected to develop
analytical skills to analyze and evaluate the performance of power electronic circuits
and systems. This includes analyzing the behavior of power semiconductor devices,
calculating losses, and evaluating efficiency.
3. Design Power Electronic Converters: The module aims to equip students with the
knowledge and skills to design and optimize power electronic converters for specific
applications. This involves selecting appropriate devices, designing control strategies,
and considering practical aspects such as thermal management and electromagnetic
compatibility.
Module Aims
4. Apply Power Electronics in Practical Applications: Students are encouraged to
‫أهداف المادة الدراسية‬
explore the diverse applications of power electronics in real-world scenarios. This
includes understanding the requirements and challenges in applications such as motor
drives, renewable energy systems, and power supplies.
5. Develop Problem-Solving and Practical Skills: The module aims to enhance students'
problem-solving abilities and practical skills through hands-on laboratory sessions and
projects. This includes designing and building power electronic circuits, conducting
experiments, and using simulation tools for analysis and optimization.
6. Foster Critical Thinking and Innovation: The module aims to promote critical thinking
and encourage students to explore innovative solutions in the field of power
electronics. This may involve examining emerging trends, research advancements, and
sustainability considerations in power electronics technology.
7. Enhance Professional Competencies: The module aims to develop students'
professional competencies necessary for working in the field of power electronics. This
includes teamwork, communication skills, project management, and an understanding
of ethical and safety considerations.
Module Learning
Outcomes
At the end of this Semester, students will demonstrate the ability to

‫مخرجات التعلم للمادة‬

‫الدراسية‬
Introduction: 2 Hrs.
Principle power semiconductor devices: power diodes, power transistor, thyristor
Indicative Contents (SCR), trigger circuit design.
‫المحتويات اإلرشادية‬

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 Uncontrolled AC-DC Rectifiers: 4 Hrs.
half-wave with R, RL and RLE loads, full-wave for high inductive loads, 3-phase half-
wave and bridge, effects of freewheeling diodes, Fourier series analysis and THD.

Controlled AC-DC Rectifiers: 6 Hrs.

Half-wave with R, RL and RLE loads, full-wave for high inductive loads, 3-phase half-
wave and bridge.

DC-DC Choppers: 6 Hrs.

Chopper principles and design, buck converters (step-down), boost converters (step-
up), buck- boost converters, pulse width modulation techniques for chopper circuits.

DC-AC Inverters: 4 Hrs.

Analysis of 1-phase bridge and center tapped source inverters, operation of 3-phase
bridge inverter.

AC-AC Regulators: 4 Hrs.

Single-Phase Controller with a Resistive Load, Single-Phase Controller with an RL Load,
Y- Connected Resistive Load, Y-Connected RL Load, Static VAR Control.

Applications of power converters in solar PV systems: 4 Hrs.

Basic of solar PV, characteristics of solar photovoltaic (PV) panel, power
converters for PV system, standalone PV system, grid-connected PV
systems, MPPT algorithms.

Learning and Teaching Strategies

‫استراتيجيات التعلم والتعليم‬
Strategies

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 Student Workload (SWL)
‫ اسبوعا‬١٥ ‫الحمل الدراسي للطالب محسوب لـ‬
Structured SWL (h/sem) Structured SWL (h/w)
93 6
‫اس المنتظم للطالب خالل الفصل‬
‫الحمل الدر ي‬ ‫اس المنتظم للطالب أسبوعيا‬
‫الحمل الدر ي‬
Unstructured SWL (h/sem) Unstructured SWL (h/w)
57 4
‫غي المنتظم للطالب خالل الفصل‬
‫اس ر‬
‫الحمل الدر ي‬ ‫غي المنتظم للطالب أسبوعيا‬
‫اس ر‬
‫الحمل الدر ي‬
Total SWL (h/sem)
150
‫الكل للطالب خالل الفصل‬
‫اس ي‬ ‫الحمل الدر ي‬

Module Evaluation
‫تقييم المادة الدراسية‬
Time/Nu Relevant Learning
Weight (Marks) Week Due
As mber Outcome
Quizzes 2 10% (10) 5, 10 LO #1, 2, 10 and 11
Formative Assignments 2 10% (10) 2, 12 LO # 3, 4, 6 and 7
assessment Projects / Lab. 1 10% (10) Continuous All
Report/Lab 1 10% (10) 13 LO # 5, 8 and 10
Summative Midterm Exam 2 hr 10% (10) 7 LO # 1-7
assessment Final Exam 2hr 50% (50) 16 All
Total assessment 100% (100 Marks)

Delivery Plan (Weekly Syllabus)

‫المنهاج االسبوعي النظري‬
Week Material Covered
1. Introduction to Power Electronics:
Week 1 - Overview of power electronics and its applications.
- Introduction to power semiconductor devices (diodes, MOSFETs, IGBTs, etc.).
- Basic concepts and definitions (power, energy, efficiency, etc.).
Week 2
- Power electronics circuit symbols and notations.
2. Power Semiconductor Devices:
Week 3
- Characteristics and operation of diodes, power MOSFETs, IGBTs, and thyristors.
- Switching characteristics and limitations.
Week 4
- Device protection and thermal considerations.

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 3. AC-DC Converters:
Week 5
- Single-phase and three-phase rectifiers (half-wave, full-wave, bridge rectifiers).
- Control techniques for rectifiers (phase control, pulse width modulation).
Week 6
- Power factor correction techniques.
4. DC-DC Converters:
Week 7
- Buck, boost, and buck-boost converters.
- Control techniques for DC-DC converters (continuous and discontinuous conduction modes).
Week 8
- Voltage and current control strategies.
5. DC-AC Converters:
Week 9
- Single-phase and three-phase inverters.
- Pulse width modulation (PWM) techniques.
Week 10
- Harmonics and filtering in inverters.
6. Resonant Converters:
Week 11 - Series and parallel resonant converters.
- Zero-voltage switching (ZVS) and zero-current switching (ZCS) techniques.
7. Control and Feedback:
- Control techniques for power electronic converters.
Week 12
- Feedback control systems.
- Stability analysis and compensation techniques.
8. Applications of Power Electronics:
Week 13 - Motor drives and control.
- Renewable energy systems.
- Power supplies and UPS systems.
Week 14
- Electric vehicle systems.
Week 15

Delivery Plan (Weekly Lab. Syllabus)

‫المنهاج االسبوعي للمختبر‬
Week Material Covered
Week 1 Single phase half wave un controlled rectifier (ohmic- load).
Single phase half wave un controlled rectifier (ohmic-inductive- load).
Week 2
Single phase half wave un controlled rectifier (ohmic-capacitive-load).
Week 3 Single phase half wave-controlled rectifier (ohmic load)

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 Single phase half wave-controlled rectifier (ohmic-inductive- load).
Week 4
Single phase half wave converter (ohmic-capacitive-load).
Week 5 Single phase half wave converter (inductive-load) and freewheeling diode.
Single phase two diodes bridge rectifier (ohmic-load).
Week 6
Single phase two diodes bridge rectifier (ohmic-inductive- load).
Single phase two pulse mid-point-controlled rectifier (ohmic-load).
Week 7
Single phase two pulse mid-point-controlled rectifier (ohmic-inductive- load).
Single phase full wave un controlled rectifier (ohmic- load).
Week 8
Single phase full wave un controlled rectifier (ohmic-inductive- load).
Single phase full wave-controlled rectifier (ohmic- load).
Week 9
Single phase full wave-controlled rectifier (ohmic-inductive- load).
Week 10 Three phase half wave diode rectifiers (ohmic-load).
Week 11 Three phase half wave diode un controlled rectifiers (ohmic-inductive- load).
Week 12 Three phase six pulse un controlled rectifier (ohmic-load).
Week 13 Three phase six pulse rectifier (ohmic-inductive- load).
Week 14 Dc - Dc Converter Buck Converter.
Week 15 Dc - Dc Converter Boost Converter.

Learning and Teaching Resources

‫مصادر التعلم والتدريس‬
Available in the
Text
Library?
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Grading Scheme
‫مخطط الدرجات‬
Group Grade ‫التقدير‬ Marks (%) Definition
A - Excellent ‫امتياز‬ 90 - 100 Outstanding Performance
Success Group
B - Very Good ‫جيد جدا‬ 80 - 89 Above average with some errors
(50 - 100)
C - Good ‫جيد‬ 70 - 79 Sound work with notable errors

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 D - Satisfactory ‫متوسط‬ 60 - 69 Fair but with major shortcomings
E - Sufficient ‫مقبول‬ 50 - 59 Work meets minimum criteria
Fail Group FX – Fail )‫راسب (قيد المعالجة‬ (45-49) More work required but credit awarded
(0 – 49) F – Fail ‫راسب‬ (0-44) Considerable amount of work required

Note: Marks Decimal places above or below 0.5 will be rounded to the higher or lower full mark (for example a mark
of 54.5 will be rounded to 55, whereas a mark of 54.4 will be rounded to 54. The University has a policy NOT to
condone "near-pass fails" so the only adjustment to marks awarded by the original marker(s) will be the automatic
rounding outlined above.