Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Power Electronic Converters
Credit Points: 12.00
Course Coordinator: Prof. Brendan McGrath
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925
Course Coordinator Email: brendan.mcgrath@rmit.edu.au
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Required Prior Study
You should have satisfactorily completed EEET2263 (Electrical Plant) before you commence this course.
Alternatively, you may be able to demonstrate the required skills and knowledge before you start this course.
Contact your course coordinator if you think you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning.
Assumed Knowledge
To successfully complete this course, you should be proficient at circuit analysis, and in particular be able to analyse single and three phase AC electrical circuits. Familiarity with electrical motors and feedback control systems is desirable.
Course Description
This course will introduce you to the principles and practice of smart electrical energy conversion. The fundamental power electronic converter topologies are introduced, and you will learn about modulation processes (i.e. switching) and control techniques for these systems. The course emphasises digital strategies appropriate for implementation using digital signal processors.
Topics that are covered in this course include: elementary switching cells, single and three phase topologies, multilevel converters, carrier based pulse width modulation, space vector modulation, multilevel pulse width modulation, closed loop DC and AC current regulation, linear regulators, non-linear hysteresis regulators, converter applications (e.g. motor drives and renewable energy).
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
This course contributes to the program learning outcomes for the following program(s):
PLO 2. Demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline
PLO 4. Apply advanced knowledge of established engineering methods in the analysis of complex problems in the engineering discipline
PLO 5. Utilise advanced mathematics, software, tools and techniques, in the conduct of research into the design and analysis of complex engineering systems
PLO 6. Use a systems engineering approach to synthesize and apply procedures for design, prototyping and testing to develop creative, sustainable and integrated solutions to complex engineering problems.
For more information on the program learning outcomes for your program, please see the program guide.
On successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
CLO1 Design complex power electronic converter topologies appropriate to the intended application.
CLO2 Reconcile theoretical-vs-simulated power electronic converter system performance using advanced engineering concepts.
CLO3 Engineer closed-loop regulators for DC and AC power electronic conversion systems.
CLO4 Experimentally reconcile simulated-vs-actual AC/DC converter performance using mathematical and theoretical perspectives."
Overview of Learning Activities
You will be actively engaged in a range of learning activities such as lectorials, tutorials, practicals, laboratories, seminars, project work, class discussion, individual and group activities. Delivery may be face to face, online or a mix of both.
You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course.
Overview of Learning Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course.
There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1: Labs 30% CLO1, CLO3 and CLO4
Assessment Task 2: Test, 15%, CLO1, CLO2 and CLO4
Assessment Task 3: Test, 15%, CLO1, CLO2 and CLO4
Assessment Task 4: Timed and timetabled assessment, 40%, CLO1, CLO2, CLO3 and CLO4
If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.