Istanbul Health and Technology University INFORMATION PACKAGE / COURSE CATALOGUE
| Mechatronics Engineering (English) | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
Course General Introduction Information
| Course Code: | MCH470 | ||||
| Course Name: | Power Electronics | ||||
| Course Semester: | Fall | ||||
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| Language of instruction: | EN | ||||
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| Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||
| Type of course: | Departmental Elective | ||||
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| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face | ||||
| Course Coordinator : | Ar.Gör. YUSUF COŞKUN | ||||
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Course Purpose and Content
| Course Objectives: | The Power Electronics course aims to teach the fundamental concepts, principles, and applications related to the efficient and effective conversion, control, and management of electrical energy. This course covers the analysis and design of power electronics circuits, the operating principles and applications of semiconductor power devices (such as diodes, transistors, thyristors, etc.). Additionally, it examines how power electronics systems are utilized in industrial, commercial, and residential applications and their impact on energy efficiency. The goal is to develop students' analytical and problem-solving skills, enabling them to translate theoretical knowledge into practical applications in this field. In line with this objective, the course offers both theoretical and practical knowledge, aiming to equip students with competence in the field of power electronics. |
| Course Content: | 1-Introduction and Basic Concepts: Definition and importance of power electronics Fundamentals of power semiconductor devices (diodes, transistors, thyristors, etc.) Basic circuit elements and working principles 2-AC-DC Converters: Rectifiers Half wave and full wave rectifiers Filtering techniques and performance analysis 3-DC-DC Converters: Buck, Boost and Buck-Boost converters Switching devices and control methods Efficiency and dynamic performance analysis 4-DC-AC Converters: Inverters Full bridge and half bridge inverter topologies PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) techniques 5-AC-AC Converters: AC voltage regulators Cutters (cycloconverters) Applications and performance evaluation 6-Power Electronics Applications: Motor drives and control methods Renewable energy systems (solar, wind energy applications) Energy storage systems and management 7-Protection and Safety: Protection methods in power electronics circuits Thermal management and cooling techniques Safety standards and compliance 8-Project and Application Studies: Design and simulation of power electronics systems Laboratory studies and experiments Project work on real world applications Translated with DeepL.com (free version) |
Learning Outcomes
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The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) **Course Outcomes:** 1. **Understanding of Power Electronics Fundamentals:** - Understand the basic principles of power electronics, the operating principles of semiconductor devices and the basic structure of power converter circuits. 2. **Circuit Analysis and Design:** - Ability to analyze and design AC-DC, DC-DC, DC-AC and AC-AC converter circuits. 3. **Use of Semiconductor Power Components:** - Learning the functions and applications of diodes, transistors, thyristors and other semiconductor power elements. 4. **Application of Control Techniques:** - Ability to control power electronics circuits using PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) and other control techniques. 5. **Simulation and Modeling:** - Ability to simulate and analyze power electronic systems using MATLAB/Simulink, SPICE and similar software. 6. **Energy Efficiency and Power Quality:** - Understand and apply methods to increase energy efficiency and improve power quality in power electronic systems. 7. **Applied Projects and Experiments:** - To be able to transform theoretical knowledge into practical applications by conducting experiments and developing projects in laboratory environment. 8. **Industrial and Renewable Energy Applications:** - Understanding how power electronics is used in industrial applications, renewable energy systems and motor drives. 9. **Problem Solving and Analytical Thinking:** - Gain the ability to produce analytical and creative solutions to complex problems related to power electronics. 10. **Safety and Protection Methods:** - To understand and apply safety and protection methods in power electronics systems. |
Course Flow Plan
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Week 1: Introduction and Basic Concepts Definition and importance of power electronics Fundamentals of semiconductor devices Power electronics application areas | |
| 2) | Week 2: Power Semiconductor Devices Diodes and applications Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJT) Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistors (MOSFET) |
Sources
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | **Ders Notları - Course Notes / Textbooks:** 1. **Ders Notları:** - **Güç Elektroniği Temelleri:** Temel kavramlar, devre analizleri ve yarı iletken cihazların tanıtımı. - **Dönüştürücü Devreler:** AC-DC, DC-DC, DC-AC ve AC-AC dönüştürücülerin teorisi, tasarımı ve uygulamaları. - **Kontrol Teknikleri:** PWM teknikleri, dijital kontrol ve analog kontrol yöntemleri. - **Uygulama Alanları:** Güç elektroniği uygulamaları, enerji verimliliği, yenilenebilir enerji sistemleri ve motor sürücüleri. - **Laboratuvar Deneyleri:** Pratik deneyler, simülasyon çalışmaları ve projeler. 2. **Önerilen Ders Kitapları:** - **"Power Electronics: Converters, Applications, and Design" by Ned Mohan, Tore M. Undeland, and William P. Robbins:** - Güç elektroniği konusunda geniş kapsamlı bir kaynak sunar, dönüştürücü devreleri, kontrol teknikleri ve uygulamalar üzerine derinlemesine bilgi sağlar. - **"Power Electronics: Devices, Circuits, and Applications" by Muhammad H. Rashid:** - Güç elektroniği cihazları, devreleri ve çeşitli uygulamaları hakkında temel bilgiler sunar, öğrencilere pratik ve teorik bilgileri birlikte verir. - **"Modern Power Electronics and AC Drives" by Bimal K. Bose:** - Modern güç elektroniği ve AC sürücüler üzerine odaklanır, yenilikçi kontrol teknikleri ve uygulamalar hakkında bilgi verir. - **"Fundamentals of Power Electronics" by Robert W. Erickson and Dragan Maksimovic:** - Güç elektroniğinin temel prensiplerini, teorik analizlerini ve tasarım yöntemlerini ayrıntılı bir şekilde açıklar. - **"Elements of Power Electronics" by Philip T. Krein:** - Güç elektroniği elemanları ve temel devre topolojileri üzerine kapsamlı bir giriş sunar, öğrencilere sağlam bir temel kazandırır. 3. **Ek Kaynaklar:** - **Akademik Makaleler ve Araştırma Raporları:** - Güncel araştırma makaleleri ve endüstri raporları, öğrencilere güç elektroniği alanındaki en yeni gelişmeleri takip etme fırsatı sağlar. - **Online Kaynaklar ve Eğitim Videoları:** - MIT OpenCourseWare, Coursera ve edX gibi platformlarda bulunan online dersler ve videolar, öğrencilerin ders materyallerini pekiştirmelerine yardımcı olur. - **Simülasyon Yazılımları:** - MATLAB/Simulink, LTspice ve PLECS gibi simülasyon araçları, öğrencilerin teorik bilgilerini pratik uygulamalara dönüştürmelerine olanak tanır. **Course Notes - Course Notes / Textbooks:** 1. **Course Notes:** - Fundamentals of Power Electronics:** Basic concepts, circuit analysis and introduction of semiconductor devices. - Converting Circuits:** Theory, design and applications of AC-DC, DC-DC, DC-AC and AC-AC converters. - Control Techniques:** PWM techniques, digital control and analog control methods. - Application Areas:** Power electronics applications, energy efficiency, renewable energy systems and motor drives. - Laboratory Experiments:** Practical experiments, simulation studies and projects. 2. **Recommended Textbooks:** - **"Power Electronics: Converters, Applications, and Design” by Ned Mohan, Tore M. Undeland, and William P. Robbins:** - Offers a comprehensive reference on power electronics, providing in-depth information on converter circuits, control techniques, and applications. - **"Power Electronics: Devices, Circuits, and Applications” by Muhammad H. Rashid:** - Provides basic information on power electronics devices, circuits, and various applications, giving students a combination of practical and theoretical knowledge. - **“Modern Power Electronics and AC Drives” by Bimal K. Bose:** - Focuses on modern power electronics and AC drives, providing information on innovative control techniques and applications. - **“Fundamentals of Power Electronics” by Robert W. Erickson and Dragan Maksimovic:** - Explains in detail the basic principles, theoretical analysis and design methods of power electronics. - **“Elements of Power Electronics” by Philip T. Krein:** - Provides a comprehensive introduction to power electronics elements and basic circuit topologies, giving students a solid foundation. 3. **Additional Resources:** - **Academic Articles and Research Reports:** - Current research articles and industry reports provide students with the opportunity to keep up with the latest developments in the field of power electronics. - Online Resources and Instructional Videos:** - Online courses and videos available on platforms such as MIT OpenCourseWare, Coursera, and edX help students reinforce course material. - **Simulation Software:** - Simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, LTspice and PLECS allow students to translate their theoretical knowledge into practical applications. |
| References: | Mohan, N., Undeland, T. M., & Robbins, W. P. (2003). Power Electronics: Converters, Applications, and Design (3rd ed.). Wiley. Rashid, M. H. (2013). Power Electronics: Devices, Circuits, and Applications (4th ed.). Pearson. Bose, B. K. (2002). Modern Power Electronics and AC Drives. Prentice Hall. Erickson, R. W., & Maksimovic, D. (2001). Fundamentals of Power Electronics (2nd ed.). Springer. Krein, P. T. (1998). Elements of Power Electronics. Oxford University Press. |
Course - Learning Outcome Relationship
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Medium | 3 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems. | |
| 2) | Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose. | |
| 3) | Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | |
| 4) | Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively. | |
| 5) | Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions. | |
| 6) | Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually. | |
| 7) | Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions. | |
| 8) | Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself. | |
| 9) | Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility; knowledge on standards used in engineering practice. | |
| 10) | Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development. | |
| 11) | Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, and contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions |
Learning Activity and Teaching Methods
| Alan Çalışması | |
| Bireysel çalışma ve ödevi | |
| Course | |
| Labs | |
| Homework | |
| Rapor Yazma | |
| Seminar | |
| Uygulama (Modelleme, Tasarım, Maket, Simülasyon, Deney vs.) | |
| Örnek olay çalışması |
Measurement and Evaluation Methods and Criteria
| Yazılı Sınav (Açık uçlu sorular, çoktan seçmeli, doğru yanlış, eşleştirme, boşluk doldurma, sıralama) | |
| Homework | |
| Uygulama | |
| Bireysel Proje | |
| Grup Projesi | |
| Bilgisayar Destekli Sunum |
Assessment & Grading
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Midterms | 1 | % 40 |
| Final | 1 | % 60 |
| total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 40 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
| total | % 100 | |
İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması
| Activities | Number of Activities | Aktiviteye Hazırlık | Aktivitede Harçanan Süre | Aktivite Gereksinimi İçin Süre | Workload | ||
| Course Hours | 14 | 4 | 56 | ||||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 8 | 112 | ||||
| Midterms | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Total Workload | 172 | ||||||