| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Advanced Power Electronics I |
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| Course Code |
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EE-607 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Asst.Prof.Dr. KAMİL ÇAĞATAY BAYINDIR
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Recognizes modern power semiconductors and their characteristics
Knows operation principles of AC-DC, DC-DC, DC-AC converters
Knows Pulse-width modulation techniques and models
Recognizes motor drives and control methods
Analyzes thermal effects of power electronics
Has information on the protection of power semiconductors
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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Introducing modern power semiconductors and their characteristics, presenting AC-DC, DC-DC and DC-AC converter structures and operation principles, teaching pulse-width modulation technique to students. |
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| Course Contents |
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Modern power semiconductors characteristics, trends. Power integrated circuits. AC-to DC converters; unity power factor converters. DC- to DC converters; switch mode power converters, resonant converters, DC-to AC converters; Current-fed and voltage-fed inverters. Pulse width modulation techniques. Motor drives and control methods. Thermal effects in power electronics. Protection of power semiconductors. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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English |
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| Work Place |
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Electric and Electronics Engineering Department Graduate Education Classroom |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Modern power semiconductors characteristics, trends. |
Lecture notes and references on the subject |
Presentation and classical lecturing
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2 |
Power integrated circuits. |
Lecture notes and references on the subject |
Presentation and classical lecturing
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3 |
AC-to DC converters; unity power factor converters. |
Lecture notes and references on the subject |
Presentation and classical lecturing
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4 |
AC-to DC converters; unity power factor converters. |
Lecture notes and references on the subject |
Presentation and classical lecturing
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5 |
DC- to DC converters; switch mode power converters, resonant converters, |
Lecture notes and references on the subject |
Presentation and classical lecturing
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6 |
DC- to DC converters; switch mode power converters, resonant converters, |
Lecture notes and references on the subject |
Presentation and classical lecturing
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7 |
DC- to DC converters; switch mode power converters, resonant converters, |
Lecture notes and references on the subject |
Presentation and classical lecturing
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8 |
Midterm Examination |
Midterm exam preparation |
Written examination |
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9 |
DC-to AC converters; Current-fed and voltage-fed inverters. |
Lecture notes and references on the subject |
Presentation and simulation-aided lecturing |
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10 |
DC-to AC converters; Current-fed and voltage-fed inverters. |
Lecture notes and references on the subject |
Presentation and simulation-aided lecturing |
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11 |
Pulse width modulation techniques. |
Lecture notes and references on the subject |
Presentation and simulation-aided lecturing |
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12 |
Motor drives and control methods. |
Lecture notes and references on the subject |
Presentation and simulation-aided lecturing |
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13 |
Motor drives and control methods. |
Lecture notes and references on the subject |
Presentation and simulation-aided lecturing |
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14 |
Thermal effects in power electronics. |
Lecture notes and references on the subject |
Presentation and simulation-aided lecturing |
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15 |
Protection of power semiconductors. |
Lecture notes and references on the subject |
Presentation and simulation-aided lecturing |
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16/17 |
Final Examination |
Final exam preparation |
Written examination |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Communicates with people in an appropriate language and style. |
3 |
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2 |
Specializes by furthering his knowledge level at least in one of the basic subfields of electiral-electronic engineering. |
4 |
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3 |
Grasps the integrity formed by the topics involved in the field of specialization. |
4 |
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4 |
Grasps and follows the existing literature in the field of specialization. |
4 |
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5 |
Comprehends the interdisciplinary interaction of his field with other fields. |
5 |
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6 |
Has the aptitude to pursue theoretical and experimental work. |
4 |
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7 |
Forms a scientific text by compiling the knowledge obtained from research. |
4 |
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8 |
Works in a programmed manner within the framework set by the advisor on the thesis topic, in accordance with the logical integrity required by this topic. |
5 |
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9 |
Performs a literature search in scientific databases; in particular, to scan the databases in an appropriate manner, to list and categorize the listed items. |
5 |
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10 |
Has English capability at a level adequate to read and understand a scientific text in his field of specialization, written in English. |
5 |
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11 |
Compiles his/her knowledge in his/her field of specialization. in a presentation format, and presents in a clear and effective way. |
5 |
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12 |
Writes a computer code aimed at a specific purpose, in general, and related with his/her field of specialization, in particular |
3 |
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13 |
Pursues research ın new topics based on his/her existing research experıence. |
5 |
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14 |
Gives guidance in environments where problems related with his/her field need to be solved, and takes initiative. |
3 |
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15 |
Develops and evaluates projects, policies and processes in his field of specialization. |
3 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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