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7th Semester PEs

The document outlines the course structure for Power Electronics (EL-415) at Mehran University, detailing prerequisites, assessment methods, and learning outcomes. Students will learn about power semiconductor devices, thyristors, static switches, converters, and solid-state drives, with a focus on both theoretical and practical applications. Recommended textbooks include works by M.H. Rashid and P.S. Bimbhra.

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7th Semester PEs

The document outlines the course structure for Power Electronics (EL-415) at Mehran University, detailing prerequisites, assessment methods, and learning outcomes. Students will learn about power semiconductor devices, thyristors, static switches, converters, and solid-state drives, with a focus on both theoretical and practical applications. Recommended textbooks include works by M.H. Rashid and P.S. Bimbhra.

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MEHRAN UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, JAMSHORO

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Title of Subject : Power Electronics (EL-415)


Discipline : B.E. Electrical Engineering
Term : 8th Seemster
Effective : F16 EL-Batch and onwards
Pre-requisites : Electronic Devices & Circuits Co-requisite:
Marks : Theory : (100) Practical : (50)
Assessment : Sessional work : 20 % Sessional work : 40 %
Mid Semester Exam: 20 % Semester Lab Exam: 60%
Final Semester Exam: 60%
Credit hours : 03 01
Minim Contact hrs : 45 45

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:


Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
CL Description Domain Taxonomy level Linking to
O PLOs
No.
1. Explain the principle of operation, construction, Cognitive C2 2
characteristics, control techniques, protection and
series and parallel operations of various Power
Semiconductor devices.
2. Analyze the operation and characteristics of power Cognitive C4 2
electronic converters, static switches and solid state
drives
3. Analyze the characteristic and performance power Psychomotor P3 4
electronic devices and topologies

Contents :
INTRODUCTION:
Recent advancement in Power Electronics and its Application, Power diodes, Free wheeling diodes. Diodes with
RC and RL , LC and RLC loads Types of Power transistors and their Characterstics.

THE THYRISTOR:
Principle of operation, characteristics, two transistor model of SCR, Thyrister types, Ratings, Protection and
cooling, Thyristor Turn-on and Turn off , Commutation techniques, Series and Parallel operation of thyristors,
Thyristor firing circuits.

STATIC SWITCHESS:
Single phase and three phase A.C switches, Three phase reversing switches, AC switches for bus transfer, DC
switches, Solid state relays, Design of static switches.

THYRISTOR CONVERTERS:
AC voltage controllers, controlled rectifiers, Inverters, DC link converters, DC Choppers, Cyclo converters.

SOLID STATE DRIVES:


Thyristor starting and speed control of Induction motors, Direct current motors and synchronous motors, Brushless
excitation system.

APPLICATIONS AND PROBLEMS:


Applications of power electronics, Harmonics generation types and their problems. Analysis of harmonics and
their remedial methods.

Note : Practical/Simulation work is based on the above theoretical course

Books  M.H. Rashid, Power Electronics Circuits, Devices and Applications, Latest Edition
Recommended  P.S. Bimbhra, Power Electronics, Latest Edition
(Latest available
editions)
 C. W. Lander, "Power Electronics", McGraw Hill, Latest Edition.

Approval: : Board of Studies, EL. Engg Res. No. 2.2 Dated :


Board of Faculty of EECE Res. No. 7.3 Dated :
Academic Council Res. No. 85.10 Dated :

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