Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus Semester 2

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005

Deals with switching issues in switch mode power supplies and high power converters and inverters. The switch mode power supply section investigates the operation and design of the standard switching power supply topologies such as the buck, boost , buck-boost, and Cuk switch mode converters. There is a brief introduction to resonant converter technology. The second section of the course considers high power converters and inverters. The terminal characteristics of the power devices used are investigated. Standard inverter topologies introduced, and various PWM algorithms for them are developed. Power quality issues and some solutions are presented. Multilevel converter topologies are introduced.

Not to count for credit with the subjects ELEC3150 or ELEC3220.

Objectives For the students to gain an understanding of switching electronics and solid state power conversion along with knowledge of some practical applications of this technology.
Content 1. Fundamentals of switch mode device operation.
2. Switching electronic devices. (Types, characteristics, limitations).
3. DC-DC converters buck, boost, buck-boost
4. High power devices
5. Rectifiers and controlled rectifiers.
6. Introduction to Power quality issues
7. Inverters and PWM control
8. Multilevel converters and applications.
Replacing Course(s) ELEC3230
Transition TBA
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge ELEC2320 and ELEC3240
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Lecture
Practical
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Examination: Class mid-semester quiz (as per course handout)
Essays / Written Assignments as per course handout
Examination: Formal as per University's timetable
Laboratory Exercises as per course handout
Contact Hours Lecture: for 4 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Tutorial: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Timetables 2014 Course Timetables for ELEC3250