Course - Power Electronics - TET4190
Power Electronics
About
About the course
Course content
Conversion, control and monitoring of electric energy with the use of semiconductors. Methods for analyzing converters including resonance converters for design.
Selection of converter topologies, power semiconductors and passive elements.
Sustainable energy technologies such as wind energy, solar power, wave energy, and fuel cells are described. The use of power electronics as an enabling technology is described in detail.
Industrial applications like SMPSs, UPSs and induction heating. Application of Power Electronics for transmission, distribution and control in the future power system, including Smart Grid is described.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
After completing the course, the student shall master:
- basic theory of power electronic energy conversion inclusive applications within renewable energy, energy saving and industrial products.
- simulation of power electronic converters.
Skills:
After conclusion of the course the student shall be able to:
- define, model and analyze complex systems within power electronics.
- design power electronic converters within Electric Energy Technology and SmartGrids with argument criteria.
- plan and operate the use of power electronic converters in the present and future electric grid and industrial- and oil installations.
The student will also have increased his/hers abilities to:
- work independently and in groups.
- use instruments and equipment in the laboratory.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures. Exercises, out of which 4 count in the final grading if they have positive effect. Compulsory laboratory experiments. Compulsory project work that also counts in the final grading. The course is given in English.
Compulsory assignments
- Laboratoriearbeid med rapport
- Prosjektarbeid med rapport og presentasjon
Further on evaluation
The final evaluation will be based on a written examination (counting 55%), project work with presentation (counting 25%) and exercises (counting 20%) based on % fulfillment. Final grading will be from A to F. The exercises consists of 4 separate exercises counting 5% each. The exercises are not compulsory, and do only count if they have a positive effect on the total assessment. In cases where the exercises are not submitted or have negative effect, the final grading will be based on written examination (counting 75%) and project with presentation (counting 25%).
If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may change from written to oral.
In the case that the student receives an F/Fail as a final grade after both ordinary and re-sit exam, then the student must retake the course in its entirety.
Recommended previous knowledge
All students from Energy and Environmental Engineering and Electric Power Engineering are eligible.
TET4100 Electric Circuit Analysis, TTK4105 Control Systems, TET4110 Electrical Machines, or equivalent knowledge.
Course materials
Mohan, Undeland, Robbins: Power Electronics: Converters, Applications and Design. 3rd Edition. John Wiley & Sons, 2003. Lecture notes.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| TET4190 | 7.5 sp |
Subject areas
- Electrical Power Engineering
- Technological subjects
Contact information
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2018
Arbeider
Skriftlig eksamen
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.