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Building modern Power Electronic circuits is a complex task. It involves analysis of the electro-mechanical system within which a circuit is embedded, followed by selection of appropriate circuit configurations. Electric circuit, magnetic circuit and control design are all integral to sound system operation. This course covers switching circuits for a range of powers and applications. It covers circuits and thermal management needed to maximise efficiency and reliability, and meet EMC requirements. Three phase system modelling, to enable model-based control of motion control systems, is included. Students will learn how to design a modern power electronic system within the context of a power supply or motion control system. It has a significant group project implementing an electric go-cart control system.
Topics Covered:Circuits:Revision of buck and boost converters. Flyback and Cuk converters. Isolated forward converters. Multiple switch forward convertersResonant converters.Layout and EMI/EMCSnubbersManaging heatThree phase and Multilevel converters.Modelling and Control:State-space modelling of converters.Power converter feedback compensation. Current mode control.Motor controlInduction machinesSpace vectors and vector controlSpace Vector PWM
At the conclusion of this course you should be able to:LO1: Appreciate the applications and limitations of components and topologies used in power electronic systems (WA1, WA2)LO2: Develop knowledge about, design, and analyse the performance of a range of power electronic circuit configurations, accounting for electromagnetic compatibility and thermal requirements, using modern techniques and tools (WA1, WA2, WA3, WA4, WA5, WA12)LO3: Learn how to model power electronic systems and three phase motors for control design, including state space based and vector control. (WA1, WA2, WA5)LO4: Design and build a modern high-power dc/dc converter control system in a team environment. (WA1, WA2, WA3, WA4, WA5, WA9, WA10)
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attributes specified below:
Critically competent in a core academic discipline of their award
Students know and can critically evaluate and, where applicable, apply this knowledge to topics/issues within their majoring subject.
Employable, innovative and enterprising
Students will develop key skills and attributes sought by employers that can be used in a range of applications.
ENEL371, ENEL372
ENEL436
Students must attend one activity from each section.
Alan Wood
Paul Gaynor
Contact HoursLectures: 36Tutorials: 2Workshops: 0Laboratories: 0 Independent studyReview of lectures: 36Test and exam preparation: 36Assignments: 40Tutorial preparation: 0Laboratory calculations: 0 Total 150
Domestic fee $1,197.00
International fee $6,000.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Electrical and Computer Engineering .