Power Electronics

CEP 110 Power Electronics is a 3-credit course designed for technicians seeking to understand and work with modern power conversion technologies. The curriculum comprehensively covers the operation and analysis of various rectifier circuits, essential DC-DC converter topologies, and practical inverter designs used in diverse applications. Emphasis is placed on the role and characteristics of key power semiconductor devices, including IGBTs and MOSFETs, in achieving efficient and controlled power flow. Through theoretical instruction and hands-on laboratory experiences, students will develop the skills to troubleshoot, maintain, and contribute to the implementation of power electronic systems. This course builds a strong foundation for advanced studies and practical roles in industries relying on efficient energy conversion.

InstructorJacob Calhoun

Prerequisites

CEP 105

Course outline

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01Lesson 1: Introduction to Power Electronics and Fundamental Conceptslecture

02Lesson 2: Power Semiconductor Devices: Diodes and Thyristorslecture

03Lesson 3: Single-Phase and Three-Phase Diode Rectifierslecture

04Hands-on Lab: Diode Rectifier Characteristics and Filteringlab

05Lesson 5: Controlled Rectifiers: Thyristor-Based Converterslecture

06Lesson 6: Introduction to DC-DC Converters: Buck, Boost, and Buck-Boostlecture

07Lesson 7: Advanced DC-DC Converter Topologies and Controllecture

08Hands-on Lab: DC-DC Converter Operation and Output Regulationlab

09Lesson 9: Power Semiconductor Devices: MOSFETs and IGBTslecture

10Lesson 10: Introduction to Inverters: Single-Phase Half-Bridge and Full-Bridgelecture

11Hands-on Lab: Single-Phase Inverter Design and Output Analysislab

12Lesson 12: Three-Phase Inverters and Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) Techniqueslecture

13Lesson 13: Protection and Thermal Management in Power Electronic Systemslecture

14Capstone Service Project: Design and Test of a Power Conversion Subsystemassignment

Syllabus

["Week 1: Lesson 1: Introduction to Power Electronics and Fundamental Concepts","Week 2: Lesson 2: Power Semiconductor Devices: Diodes and Thyristors","Week 3: Lesson 3: Single-Phase and Three-Phase Diode Rectifiers","Week 4: Hands-on Lab: Diode Rectifier Characteristics and Filtering","Week 5: Lesson 5: Controlled Rectifiers: Thyristor-Based Converters","Week 6: Lesson 6: Introduction to DC-DC Converters: Buck, Boost, and Buck-Boost","Week 7: Lesson 7: Advanced DC-DC Converter Topologies and Control","Week 8: Hands-on Lab: DC-DC Converter Operation and Output Regulation","Week 9: Lesson 9: Power Semiconductor Devices: MOSFETs and IGBTs","Week 10: Lesson 10: Introduction to Inverters: Single-Phase Half-Bridge and Full-Bridge","Week 11: Hands-on Lab: Single-Phase Inverter Design and Output Analysis","Week 12: Lesson 12: Three-Phase Inverters and Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) Techniques","Week 13: Lesson 13: Protection and Thermal Management in Power Electronic Systems","Week 14: Capstone Service Project: Design and Test of a Power Conversion Subsystem"]