Study Guide

Objective

After completing the course, the student understands the mechanisms of power component losses and heating, and can choose an appropriate cooling solution for the component. Additionally, the student is familiar with the basic topologies of switch-mode power supplies and inverters. The student comprehends the network interactions of power electronic devices.

After completing the course, the student has conducted practical laboratory work related to Power electronics. The student is capable of working safely in the laboratory and can report the measurements conducted effectively.

Content

- Protection of Power Semiconductors
- Heating of Power Semiconductors
- Basics of Switch-Mode Power Supplies; Rectifier Technology - DC and AC Converters
- Network Interactions of Power Electronics; Overvoltages
- Applications of Power Electronics

- Laboratory work related to power electronics
- Safe working in the laboratory
- Reporting of laboratory work

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development. The student has completed the required learning exercises in minimum requirement level. His/her competences have developed in a way that he/she may complete the remaining studies and finally work in a suitable job position related to this field.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. The student has completed the required learning exercises in good or satisfactory level. The student is able to define the course concepts and models and is able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. The student master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student has completed the required learning exercises in good or excellent level. The student is able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The student is well prepared to apply their knowledge study and work situations. Students are able to analyze the expertise and the evolvement of their own expertise.