Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
3351001101POWER ELECTRONICS -1Compulsory233
Level of Course Unit
Short Cycle
Objectives of the Course
Name of Lecturer(s)
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Sadık Zuhur
Learning Outcomes
1Working Principle and Properties of Semiconductor Power Elements and AC-DC and AC-AC Converters
2Analysis and Design of Semiconductor Power Elements and AC-DC and AC-AC Converters
3Scope and Industrial Applications of Power Electronics
Mode of Delivery
Daytime Class
Prerequisites and co-requisities
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course Contents
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Scope and Industrial Applications of Power Electronics
2Structure of Control and Protection System and Linear Power Supplies: Linear Power Supplies with Zener Diode and Regulator
3Definition of Signal and Signal Generators
4Working Principle and Features of Diode and SCR Power Elements
5Working Principle and Features of BJT and MOSFET Power Elements
6Working Principle and Properties of Triac, GTO, MCT and IGBT Power Elements
7Introduction to AC-DC Converters: Phase Control Method, Two Phase and Half and Full Wave Definition, Positive and Negative Sequence or Element Definition
8Midterm exam
9Application Block Diagrams, Single and Three Phase Voltage Concept
10Review of Controlled AC-DC Converters: Two-Phase Half-Wave and Full-Wave Controlled Rectifiers
11Introduction to AC-AC Converters and Single-Phase AC-AC Converters: Single-Phase Basic and Other AC Choppers
12Investigation of Three Phase AC-AC Converters
13Generalized Analysis of AC-AC Converters and Effect on AC Grid: Control Layout, Output Voltage and Operating Zones, and Voltage and Current of a Power Element
14Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination1100
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination1100
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination133
Final Examination133
Brain Storming14228
Self Study14342
Individual Study for Mid term Examination7321
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)97
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High
 
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