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University of Jordan
College of Engineering & Technology
Department of Electrical Engineering
First Term – A.Y. 2013-2014
Course:
Power Electronics – 0903461 (3 Cr. – Core Course)
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 DCto-AC converters.
Prerequisites by
Course:
Prerequisites
by topic:
Textbook:
Electronics (2) 0903361
Students are assumed to have a background of the following topics:

Basic circuit analysis techniques

Basic electromagnetic concepts
“ Power Electronics: Circuits, Devices and Applications”
By M. Rashid,
Prentice-Hall.
References:
1. Power Electronics: Converters, Applications and Design
By N. Mohan, T. Undeland, and W. Robins, John-Wiley.
2. Elements of Power Electronics
By P. Krein, Oxford University Press.
3. Power Electronics
By C. W. Lander, McGraw-Hill.
4. Principle of Power Electronics
By J. Kassakian, M. Schlecht and G. Verghses, Addison Wesley.
5. Power Electronics: Principles and Applications
By J. Vithayathil, McGraw-Hill.
6. Power Semiconductor Circuits
By Dewan and Straughen, John-Wiley.
Schedule &
Duration:
48 lecture (S, Tu., Th.) , 50 min. each
16 weeks, (including exams.)
Minimum Student
Material:
Minimum College
Facilities:
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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 singlephase & three-phase, half-wave & full-wave, and fully-controlled & half-controlled systems.
Waveforms construction, detailed analysis and performance evaluation of each converter
are covered.
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Introduce the bacics of Invereters, AC Voltage Regulators and DC Choppers. Power circuit
configurations, control topologies and waveforms construction are covered.
Course Outcomes and Relation to ABET Program Outcomes:
1. Understand the role of power electronics in power conditioning systems and applications.
[PO5, 8, 11]
2. Realize the merits and drawbacks of power electronics converters compared to conventional
alternatives. [PO5, 7]
3. Able to assess the “waveforms quality” factors of both AC and DC signals. [PO1, 3]
4. Familiar with power electronics switches (diodes, power transistors and thyristors). This
includes: symbols, ratings,classifications and characteristics. [PO3, 8]
5. Able to design and practically implement the trigerring circuit of the SCR. [PO3, 11]
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 fullwave circuits. [PO1, 3, 5, 11]
7. Able to calculate the performance parameters of both the load and supply sides of all rectifier
circuit configurations. [PO7, 9]
8. Familiar with inverter circuits and their control topologies. [PO8, 11]
10. Familiar with AC Voltage regulators and their control topologies. [PO8, 11]
11. Familiar with DC Choppers and their control topologies. [PO8, 11]
Course Topics:
Topic
Description
T.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.
Contact Hours
8
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T.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
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T.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 of the above items, the following will be covered:
- 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.
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T.5
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
T.6
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.
Introduction to AC-to-AC Converters (AC Voltage Regulators)
AC semi-conductor switches
Basic power circuit configuration
Waveform construction and performance parameters.
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T.7
3
Computer Usage:
Course work including assignments using MATLAB and SPICE.
Attendance:
Class attendance will be taken every class, at the biggining of the class
Assessments:
Exams and Project
Grading policy:
1st Exam
Midterm Exam
Final Exam:
Total
20%
30 %
50 %
100%
Instructor:
Instructor Name
Prof Mohammed Zeki Khedher
Last Updated:
Ext.
22851
E-mail and website
[email protected]
http//:fetweb.ju.edu.jo/staff/ee/Khedher/
Sept 2013
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