EECS 4621 - Advanced Power Electronic Applications

Winter 2020

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

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Grades **Updated [March 14]**

Course Description

This course focuses on the operating principles of advanced power conversion and the applications of advanced power electronic converter and inverter circuits. A quick overview on the fundamental power converters such as AC/DC diode rectifiers, DC/DC switch mode converters and voltage source DC/AC inverters are first given. Specific applications in power electronics, with an emphasis on power converters for renewable energy applications, power factor correction, motor drives and lighting applications will be discussed.

Topics will include:

1. Active power factor correction (PFC) AC/DC converters

2. Isolated AC/DC and DC/DC converters for battery chargers

3. Introduction to power electronic converters and inverters for renewable energy applications

4. Motor drives applications

5. Lighting applications

6. Power electronics in telecom systems

7. Controlled three-phase AC/DC conversion

Lecture & Lab Schedule

Lectures: Tuesday, Thursday: 1pm - 2:30pm,
Labs: Monday: 2:30pm - 5:30pm (BERG 316)

Exam

The exam will be conducted similarly to the tests. The exam will take place during the scheduled examination period at the end of term at a time determined by the Registrar.

Academic Honesty

Students are expected to understand and follow the guidelines for academic honesty described here

Counselling and Disability Services (CDS)

Students requiring accommodation for the written midterm or exam should follow the normal procedure for accommodated alternative tests and exams.

For labtests, students registered with CDS should contact the instructor to arrange for accommodated alternative labtests. Do not submit requests for accommodated labtests through the Registrar's Office.