Recommended prerequisite for participation in
the module
The module is based on knowledge achieved in the project module
Modelling and analysis of simple energy conversion systems or
similar.
Content, progress and pedagogy of the
module
Learning objectives
Knowledge
- Be able to understand the function of power electronic
appliances
- Understand the operation, characteristics and usage of modern
power electronic semiconductor components
- Be able to understand scientific methods and theories compared
to the semester theme and identify different types of problems
- Be able to understand and create a business case for the power
electronic device or system
Skills
- Be able to analyse and design power electronic devices with
associated analog or microprocessor based controllers
- Be able to analyse power electronic interaction and impact on
the environment, e.g. in drive systems with electrical machines or
in relation to the impact of the electricity grid
- Have experience in building and testing of power electronic
equipment via laboratory work
- Be able to understand business principles and be able to make a
cost-benefit analysis of the power electronic system
Competences
- Have achieved an ability to convert academic knowledge and
skills in the field of power electronic devices for a practical
problem and to process such a problem and be able to put this into
perspective in relation to the surrounding society
- Have achieved an ability to enter into a technical and
interdisciplinary cooperation in power electronic devices
- Be able to evaluate the basic economic conditions for the
development and commissioning of systems or devices
Type of instruction
Problem based and project organised work in groups. Some
lectures are given in business principles and cost benefit analysis
to support the objectives in this area.
Extent and expected workload
Since it is a 15 ECTS project work, the work load is expected to
be 450 hours for the student.
Exam
Exams
Name of exam | Design of Power Electronic Systems |
Type of exam | Oral exam based on a project
Oral examination with external adjudicator based on a presentation
seminar and project report. |
ECTS | 15 |
Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
Type of grading | External examination |
Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination
Policies and Procedures |