EEE8147 : Advanced Power Electronics and Applications
- Offered for Year: 2025/26
- Module Leader(s): Dr Mohamed Dahidah
- Lecturer: Mr Kyle Kergon
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
The aim of this module is to cover selected areas of power electronics in greater depth. This includes: modelling and control of power converters, advanced dc/dc converters and multilevel and modular power electronic converters. The module aims also to explore the role of power electronic converters in emerging applications such as renewable energy integration and electrical transportation.
Outline Of Syllabus
Review of basic dc/dc power electronics converters.
Basic control and modeling of dc/dc power converters.
Isolated dc/dc converters such as, fly-back and forward, and full-bridge dc/dc converters
Introduction to resonant power converters.
Introduction to multilevel and modular converters.
Application examples of power electronic converters, such as: power supplies, electric vehicle battery chargers, renewable energy integration, etc.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 15:00 | 15:00 | Writing of summatively assessed report on a lab experiment. |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Revision for online NUMBAS test |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Formatively assessed online NUMBAS test at the end of the second week. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 12 | 2:00 | 24:00 | 4 x 2hr lectures per week over 3 weeks |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 30:00 | 30:00 | Revision of final exam. |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Final exam (closed book), in assessment period. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 1 | 3:00 | 3:00 | 1x3hr Laboratory sessions |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 72:00 | 72:00 | Review lecture notes; general reading. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 3 | 1:00 | 3:00 | 1x1hr tutorial per week, over 3 weeks, covering tutorial sheets. |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 4 | 3:00 | 12:00 | Reading activity to supplement knowledge of material taught each week. |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 24 | 0:30 | 12:00 | Pre-recorded materials to supplement knowledge of material taught each week. |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 24 | 0:30 | 12:00 | Student study time of pre-recorded material. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Scheduled on-line contact time | 3 | 1:00 | 3:00 | 1x1hr per week (online via Zoom), over 3 weeks |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
In-person lectures provide the core material and give students the opportunity to engage with set questions and query material covered in the lecture. Problem solving and practice are integrated into the lecture structure through weekly in-person tutorial sessions. Weekly online (via Zoom) simulation seminars are arranged to provide students with a context to examine the theoretical knowledge gained during lectures and reflect upon the principles in an applied context.
The laboratory session provides an opportunity to gain practical experience with a variety of instruments and validate the theory introduced in lectures.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 120 | 1 | A | 80 | 2 hour, in person, closed book exam |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report | 1 | M | 20 | Report on a lab experiment, max 1500 words |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer assessment | 1 | M | Online Test (NUMBAS) to be set at the end of week 2 |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The examination allows students to demonstrate their ability to solve engineering problems focused on power electronics converters and their applications, based on the knowledge and methodology presented in the course material (M1, M2, M3). The LAB report assesses technical writing skills and provides the opportunity for the students to apply practical/design skills to validate the theory taught on the course (M12).
The formative computer-based assessment will assess the students’ current level of understanding of the material taught up to the middle of the block and provide useful feedback on strengths and weaknesses.
Weekly online (via Zoom) provide students with theoretical knowledge which allows them to reflect upon the principles in an applied context (M4).
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
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