The University of Jordan
School of Engineering
Department of Electrical Engineering
1st Semester – A.Y. 2014/2015 /
Course: / Power Electronics – 0903461(3 Cr. – Core Course)
Instructor: /

Prof. Mohammed Zeki Khedher

Telephone: 5355000 ext 22851, Email:
Course Website: / http//:fetweb.ju.edu.jo/staff/ee/Khedher/
Catalog Data: / Basic elements of PE systems. Applications of PE. Classification of PE controllers. Power semiconductor devices (PSD). Classification of PSD. V-I characteristics of the major PSD. Switching characteristics of PSD. Basic drive circuits of PSD. Line commutated converters. Single-phase H.W. rectifiers. Single-phase F.W. rectifiers configuration. 3-phase H.W and F.W rectifiers. Single-phase and 3ph semiconverters. Inversion mode of operation. Performance characteristics of line commutated rectifiers. Introduction to AC switching controllers. Introduction to DC-to-DC converters. Introduction to DC-to-AC converters.

Prerequisites by

Course: / EE 0903361 – ElectronicsII(pre-requisite)

Prerequisites

By Topic: / Students are assumed to have a background in the following topics:
  • Basic circuit analysis techniques.
  • Basic electromagnetic concepts.

Textbook: / Power Electronics: Circuits, Devices and Applications by M. Rashid, 4th edition, Prentice-Hall, 2013.
References: /
  • Power Electronics: Converters, Applications and Designby N. Mohan, T. Undeland, and W. Robins,3rd edition, John-Wiley, 2002.
  • Elements of Power Electronicsby P. Krein, 1st edition, Oxford University Press, 1997.
  • Power Electronics by C. W. Lander, 3 sub edition, McGraw-Hill, 1994.
  • Principle of Power Electronicsby J. Kassakian, M. Schlecht and G. Verghses, 1st edition, Addison Wesley, 1991.
  • Power Electronics: Principles and Applications by J. Vithayathil,1st edition, McGraw-Hill, 2001.
  • Power Semiconductor Circuitsby Dewan and Straughen, John-Wiley, 1975.

Schedule &
Duration: / 16 Weeks, 42contact hours (50 minutes each) including exams.

Minimum Student

Material: / Textbook, class handouts, scientific calculator, and an access to a personal computer.

MinimumCollege

Facilities: / Classroom with whiteboard and projection display facilities, library, computational facilities with MATLAB and SPICE programs.
Course Objectives: / This is an introductory course to Power Electronics provided by The department of Electrical Engineering for the Electrical Engineering & Mechatronics Engineering students. It is designed to achieve the following objectives:
  • Introduce the theme and identity of Power Electronics as a modern power conditioning tool.
  • Highlight the merits & drawbacks of Power Electronics compared to conventiontional alternatives. Power quality investigation is addressed.
  • Introduce the major Power Semiconductor Switches with detailed features and applications.
  • Introduce the basic design features of trigerring and drive circuits of the major Power Semiconductor switches involved in different types of converters.
  • Investigate the rectification process under different loading conditions. This includes single-phase & three-phase, half-wave & full-wave, and fully-controlled & half-controlled systems. Waveforms construction, detailed analysis and performance evaluation of each converter are covered.
  • Introduce the bacics of Invereters, AC Voltage Regulators and DC Choppers. Power circuit configurations, control topologies and waveforms construction are covered.

Course Learning Outcomes and Relation to ABET Student Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, a student should:
1. / Understand the role of power electronics in power conditioning systems and applications. / [e, j]
2. / Realize the merits and drawbacks of power electronics converters compared to conventional alternatives / [e ]
3. / Able to assess the “waveforms quality” factors of both AC and DC signals. / [a]
4. / Familiar with power electronics switches (diodes, power transistors and thyristors). This includes: symbols, ratings,classifications and characteristics. / [e ]
5. / Able to design and practically implement the triggering circuit of the SCR. / [ k]
6. / Understand the operation of single-phase and 3-phase rectifiers under different loading conditions. This includes un-controlled, fully-controlled, semi-controlled, half-wave and full-wave circuits. / [ a, k]
7. / Able to calculate the performance parameters of both the load and supply sides of all rectifier circuit configurations. / [ k]
8. / Familiar with inverter circuits and their control topologies. / [ c]
9. / Familiar with AC Voltage regulators and their control topologies. / [ e]
10. / Familiar with DC Choppers and their control topologies. / [a ]
Course Topics:
Topic Description / Hrs
1. / Introduction to Power Electronics:Themes and Identity of power electronics: the concept, applications, merits and drawbacks, and converter classifications. Power Semiconductor switches: features, classifications and comparisons.“AC & DC Waveforms Quality” assessment: Examples. / 8
2. / Silicon-Controlled Rectifiers (SCRs): Construction and two-transistor equivalent model of an SCR
Static and Dynamic Characteristics of SCR Switches. Gate characteristics and triggering circuitry design of SCRs. / 6
3. / Rectification Process and Rectifier Circuits: Single-phase half-wave and full-wave rectifiers (controlled & uncontrolled). Three-phase half-wave and full-wave rectifiers (controlled & uncontrolled). Single-phase and three-phase semi-controlled rectifiers. For each item, the course must cover power circuit configuration, triggering signals and conduction pattern, principle of operation, waveforms construction, analysis and solution for resistive, inductive and highly-inductive loading conditions, performance evaluation both in load and supply sides. / 24
4. / Introduction to DC-to-DC Converters (DC Choppers):Classification and basic power circuit configurations, Control topologies and waveform construction, Basic analysis and performance parameters of basic chopper circuits. / 3
5. / Introduction to DC-to-AC Converters (Inverters): Basic power circuit configurations, Control topologies and waveforms construction, Basic analysis and performance parameters of basic inverter circuits. / 4
6. / Introduction to AC-to-AC Converters (AC Voltage Regulators): AC semi-conductor switches, Basic power circuit configuration, Waveform construction and performance parameters. / 3
Ground Rules: / Attendance is required and highly encouraged. To that end, attendance will be taken every lecture. All exams(including the final exam) should be considered cumulative. Exams are closed book. No scratch paper is allowed. You will be held responsible for all reading material assigned, even if it is not explicitly covered in lecture notes.
Assessments: / Exams and Projects
Grading policy: / First Exam / 20 %
Midterm Exam / 30 %
Final Exam / 50 %
Total / 100%
Last Updated: / October 2014