Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho nº 10766/2011 - 30/08/2011
6 ECTS; 3º Ano, 1º Semestre, 28,0 T + 14,0 PL + 28,0 TP + 5,0 OT , Cód. 911223.
Lecturer
- Francisco José Alexandre Nunes (2)
- Raul Manuel Domingos Monteiro (2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Circuit analysis, Electromagnetism, Electronics I, Electronics II.
Objectives
Provide knowledge about the components and circuits used in Power Electronics. Study of the most used power converters in Industry and their applications. Introduction to problems that arise in practical situations involving the conception, design and assembly of power converters.
Program
1.Introduction, review of basic concepts
2.Passive and active elements in power converters, characterization; reference to electromagnetic noise and electromagnetic interference (EMI)
3.DC/DC switch-mode power converters
4.DC/DC switch-mode power converters with electrical isolation
5.DC/AC switch-mode power converters
6.AC/DC power converters (rectifiers)
7.Magnetics design and assembly
Evaluation Methodology
Written exam and a project of a power electronic converter, built in PCB; minimum examination mark: 8.5/20; minimum project mark: 9.5/20. The overall mark is the simple arithmetic average of the two components.
Bibliography
- M. Undeland, T. e P. Robbins, W. (2002). Power Electronics: Converters, Applications, and Design. Wiley: John Wiley & Sons
- Maksimov, D. e W. Erickson, R. (2012). Fundamentals of Power Electronics. Springer: Springer
- Monteiro, R. (0). Caderno de exercícios de Eletrónica de Potência. Acedido em 20 de setembro de 2011 em http://www.e-learning.ipt.pt/course/category.php?id=78
- Monteiro, R. (0). Sebenta de Eletrónica de Potência. Acedido em 20 de setembro de 2011 em http://www.e-learning.ipt.pt/course/category.php?id=78
Teaching Method
Lectures, tutorials and laboratory classes.
Software used in class
LTSpice-SPICE simulator, schematic capture and waveform viewer.
