Applications of Power Electronics
1
2012-2013
03000244
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Portuguese
Face-to-face
6.0
Elective
3rd Cycle Studies
Recommended Prerequisites
Power Electronics, Electric Machines I, Electric Machines II, Introduction to Electric Drives
Teaching Methods
Introductory classes, laboratory classes, synthesis and laboratory work done by the students, research work done by the students.
Learning Outcomes
To obtain a deep knowledge in selected topics of Application of Power Electronics. For example: electronic ballasts.
Acquisition of skills in analysis and synthesis, organization and planning and problem-solving, independent learning, creativity, concern for sustainable development, practical application of theoretical knowledge, skills and competence to plan and manage research.
Work Placement(s)
NoSyllabus
Get in-depth knowledge on selected topics of Applications of Power Electronics (One theme per student).
For example: electronic ballasts for fluorescent lamps.
In choosing the theme, the preference of the student is taken into account.
Assessment Methods
Assessment
Synthesis work: 50.0%
Research work: 50.0%
Bibliography
1- Power Electronics Handbook, Muhammad H. Rashid (Editor). Academic Press, 2001, ISBN: 0-12-581650-2
Recently: POWER ELECTRONICS HANDBOOK, Third Edition by Muhammad Rashid (Dec 23, 2010)
Publication Date: December 23, 2010 | ISBN-10: 0123820367 | ISBN-13: 978-0123820365