Basic knowledge of power semiconductor devices, power electronic converters, and their industrial applications
Course Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of mathematical analysis and physics. Knowledge of the basic elements of the theory of passive linear networks. Fundamental principles of electrical engineering
Teaching Methods
44 hours of lecture, 6 hours of exercises
Assessment Methods
The exam consists of an oral test covering the entire syllabus.
Texts
Bellini, Bifaretti, Costantini: Elettronica di potenza, ARACNE editrice S.r.l. Study material and ppt slides provided by the lecturer
Contents
Power Semiconductor Devices DC-DC Converters 1-, 2-, and 4-quadrant choppers Buck converters Boost converters Control of DC-DC converters DC-AC Converters (Inverters) Single-phase square-wave inverter Three-phase square-wave inverter PWM modulation techniques Single-phase and three-phase PWM inverters Adaptive current control inverters AC-DC Converters (Rectifiers) Basic single-phase rectifier Single-phase bridge rectifier Three-phase star rectifier Three-phase bridge rectifier Analysis of distorted quantities Rectifiers for high-power applications PWM rectifiers Multistage converters
