Power Electronics
2020/2021
Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module
The module is based on knowledge achieved in the modules Introduction to electrical engineering and AC circuit theory or similar.Content, progress and pedagogy of the module
Learning objectives
Knowledge
- Have knowledge about theories applied to gain an efficient energy conversion using power electronic systems and apparatus
- Have knowledge about function and operation of power electronic components
- Have knowledge about and understanding of how power electronic systems, appliances and components are modelled
- Have knowledge about modelling tools
Skills
- Be able to apply knowledge about energy efficient power electronic systems, apparatus and their components for simulation
- Be able to evaluate the result of the modelling; to which extent it is representative for the physical world
- Be able to relate to models at different levels of abstraction and their applications
Competences
- Be able to apply academic knowledge and skills in the analysis of efficient power electronic systems, apparatus and their components to a practical problem and to process such a problem
- Be able to engage in disciplinary and interdisciplinary cooperation within power electronic systems
Type of instruction
The programme is based on a combination of academic, problem oriented and interdisciplinary approaches and organised based on the following types of instruction that combine skills and re-flection:
- lectures
- class teaching
- project work
- workshops
- exercises (individually and in groups)
- teacher feedback
- professional reflection
- portfolio work
- laboratory work
- possibly e-learning
Extent and expected workload
Since it is a 5 ECTS course, the work load is expected to be 150 hours for the student.
Exam
Exams
| Name of exam | Power Electronics |
| Type of exam | Written or oral exam |
| ECTS | 5 |
| Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
| Type of grading | Internal examination |
| Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures |
Facts about the module
| Danish title | Effektelektronik |
| Module code | N-EN-B5-4A |
| Module type | Course |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Autumn
|
| ECTS | 5 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Empty-place Scheme | Yes |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg, Campus Esbjerg |
| Responsible for the module |
Organisation
| Study Board | Study Board of Energy |
| Department | Department of Energy Technology |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering and Science |
