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Course Description Course Name : Power Electronics 1 Course Code : EEE433 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 5 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. KAMİL ÇAĞATAY BAYINDIR Learning Outcomes of the Course : Recognize power electronics semiconductor elements and their characteristics Design protection circuits (snubbers) of power electronics semiconductor devices Perform thermal modeling of power electronic components Analyze the design of cooling systems of power electronic components Analyze and design of single-phase and three-phase rectifier circuits Implement basic rectifier circuit simulation in PSCAD/EMTDC simulation program Recognize power electronics systems and their applications Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Introducing the power electronics semiconductor elements and their characteristics, teaching the power electronics applications and demonstrating the modeling of basic power electronics systems in PSCAD/EMTDC simulation program to students. Course Contents : Power electronics systems and applications. Power electronics semiconductor elements and characteristics. Protection methods of power electronics semiconductor elements. Analysis and design of cooling systems for power electronics semiconductor elements. Rectifier circuits. Modeling in PSCAD / EMTDC simulation program. Language of Instruction : English Work Place : Electric and Electronics Engineering Department Classrooms (Ground Floor)   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Introduction to power electronics - Power electronics systems: Objectives and Applications Lecture notes and references on the subject Presentation and classical lecturing 2 Power Electronics Semiconductor Devices and their Characteristics Lecture notes and references on the subject Presentation and classical lecturing 3 Thyristors - Characteristics, Opening and Closing Methods Lecture notes and references on the subject Presentation and classical lecturing 4 Thyristors - Commutation Methods Lecture notes and references on the subject Presentation and classical lecturing 5 Protection of Power Electronics Semiconductor Devices - di/dt, dv/dt Protection Lecture notes and references on the subject Presentation and classical lecturing 6 Protection of Power Electronics Semiconductor Devices - Snubber Circuits and Design Lecture notes and references on the subject Presentation and classical lecturing 7 Analysis and Design of Cooling Systems for Power Electronics Semiconductors - Power Losses of Power Electronics elements, Thermal Modeling of Power electronic components during steady state and Instant situations Lecture notes and references on the subject Presentation and classical lecturing 8 Midterm exam Midterm exam preparation Written examination 9 Analysis and Design of Cooling Systems for Power Electronics Semiconductors - Analysis and Design of Cooling Systems for Power Electronics Components Lecture notes and references on the subject Presentation and classical lecturing 10 Introduction to PSCAD/EMTDC Simulation Program PSCAD Manual Presentation and simulation-aided lecturing 11 Rectifier Circuits - Single Phase Half Wave Rectifier Circuits, Operating Principles, Current and Voltage Waveforms and Design Factors Lecture notes and references on the subject Presentation and simulation-aided lecturing 12 Rectifier Circuits - Single-Phase Bridge and Three-Phase Half-Wave Rectifier Circuits, Operating Principles, Current and Voltage Waveforms and Design Factors Lecture notes and references on the subject Presentation and simulation-aided lecturing 13 Rectifier Circuits - Three-Phase Bridge and 12-Pulse Rectifier Circuits, Operating Principles Lecture notes and references on the subject Presentation and simulation-aided lecturing 14 Rectifier Circuits - Current and Voltage Waveforms and Design Factors Lecture notes and references on the subject Presentation and simulation-aided lecturing 15 Rectifier Circuits - PSCAD/EMTDC Simulation Program Rectifier Circuits Simulation PSCAD examples Presentation and simulation-aided lecturing 16/17 Final exam Final exam preparation Written examination   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Cyril W. Lander, “Power Electronics”  Ned Mohan, Tore M. Undeland, William P. Robbins, “Power Electronics”.  B. K. Bose, “Power Electronics and AC Drives”  B. M. Bird, K. G. King, D. A. G. Pedder “An Introduction to Power Electronics”  M. H. Rashid, “Power Electronics – Circuits, Devices and Applications”  M. H. Rashid,” Power Electronics Handbook,” Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 80     Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 20 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Has capability in those fields of mathematics and physics that form the foundations of engineering. 4 2 Grasps the main knowledge in the basic topics of electrical and electronic engineering. 4 3 Comprehends the functional integrity of the knowledge gathered in the fields of basic engineering and electrical-electronics engineering. 4 4 Identifies problems and analyzes the identified problems based on the gathered professional knowledge. 5 5 Formulates and solves a given theoretical problem using the knowledge of basic engineering. 4 6 Has aptitude for computer and information technologies 3 7 Knows English at a level adequate to comprehend the main points of a scientific text, either general or about his profession, written in English. 4 8 Has the ability to apply the knowledge of electrical-electronic engineering to profession-specific tools and devices. 5 9 Has the ability to write a computer code towards a specific purpose using a familiar programming language. 2 10 Has the ability to work either through a purpose oriented program or in union within a group where responsibilities are shared. 4 11 Has the aptitude to identify proper sources of information, reaches them and uses them efficiently. 4 12 Becomes able to communicate with other people with a proper style and uses an appropriate language. 3 13 Internalizes the ethical values prescribed by his profession in particular and by the professional life in general. 4 14 Has consciousness about the scientific, social, historical, economical and political facts of the society, world and age lived in. 3 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 5 70     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 2 4     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 120 Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.8 ECTS Credit: 5