Electrical Machines and Equipment

Electrical Technology DepartmentElectrical Machines & EquipmentsElectrical MachinesDepartment Electrical Technology Major& EquipmentCourse Name Power Electronics Course Code ELT 206PrerequisitesCourse Description:This course presents the study of the performance andcharacteristics of power electronic elements. It also presents theuse of these elements in different circuits as a means ofconverting the power from AC to DC and vice versa. The coursealso shows how to control the voltage and frequency of thesource.Electric Circuits-IITrimester 1 2 3 4Credit Hours 4L 3ContactHours P 2(h/w) T 0General objective of the course:This course helps to develop trainees understanding of power electronic elements, theircharacteristics, how to operate and use these elements in electrical power and machine circuits. Thesecircuits include rectifiers, controlled rectifiers, DC choppers, AC voltage controllers, and inverters.Behavioral Objectives:The trainees should be able to:1. Identify the characteristics of power electronic elements.2. Describe the characteristics and performance of different semiconductordevices.3. Describe the principles of operation for DC chopper circuits.4. Calculate the average output voltage.5. Describe the principles of operation for single phase AC voltage controllers.6. Compare the operation of single phase AC voltage controller in relation toresistive and inductive loads.7. Calculate the average voltage and current in rectifier circuits.8. Compare the characteristics of single-phase and three-phase circuits.9. Describe the firing methods and protection of different semiconductor devices.10. Understand the application of different power electronic circuits in industry.11. Understand the protection circuits needed for power electronic circuits.12. Inspect power electronic circuits, find the faults and repair them.- 50 -