Power Electronics (1)

Description

Introduction to Power Electronics - Power Diodes - Single phase half wave uncontrolled rectifier - Single phase full wave uncontrolled rectifier - Three phase uncontrolled rectifier - Filtering systems in rectifier circuits – Thyristors Commutation techniques - Line commutated single phase half wave controlled rectifier - Line commutated single phase full wave controlled rectifier Line commutated three phase controlled rectifier Dual Converter - Gate Drive Circuits - Typical and recent applications of rectifiers Recommended Case Studies: Battery Charger DC Drive - Evaluate the end of course project (DC power supply using a diode rectifier).

Program

Bachelor Degree in Electrical and Control Engineering

Objectives

• To enable junior students to scan general characteristics off power electronics devices. To be understand and be familiar with thyristors gate firing and commutation techniques. To investigate the different types of 1-ph and 3-ph rectifiers topologies and applications.rn