Applications of Power Electronics

Year
1

Academic year
2012-2013

Code
03000244

Subject Area
Electrical and Computer Engineering

Language of Instruction
Portuguese

Mode of Delivery
Face-to-face

ECTS Credits
6.0

Type
Elective

Level
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)

Syllabus

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
Research work: 50.0%
Synthesis 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