Duration
Part A : 30h Th, 6h Pr
Part B : 24h Proj.
Number of credits
| Master of Science (MSc) in Electromechanical Engineering | 5 crédits | |||
| Master of Science (MSc) in Mechanical Engineering (EMSHIP+, Erasmus Mundus) | 5 crédits |
Lecturer
Part A : Fabrice Frebel
Part B : Fabrice Frebel
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
English language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
Part A
Description of the course:
This course introduces the essential concepts for creating a power electronics converter. It covers power electronics circuits, the design of magnetic elements such as inductors and transformers, as well as control and measurement methods.
The electronics circuits which are studied are used in applications that require an electrical power source. They can be found in a large range of products starting from small battery powered portable devices such as cell phones or laptop computers up to the high power converters used in electric cars.
Table of contents:
PART I: Bases
Design of magnetic components: inductances and transformers.
Static models: continuous, discontinuous and boundary conduction modes.
Switch realization (MOSFETs and diodes).
PART II: Topologies and applications
Topologies and their applications.
PART III: Digital control
Continuous-time averaged modeling of DC-DC converters, discrete time modeling and digital control.
Part B
The practical work consists in creating a power electronics converter. The project covers all the stages of designing a real system: pre-dimensioning and modelling, practical construction and testing.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
Part A
At the end of the class, the students will have learned the basics of power electronics.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Part A
Course in fundamental physics, course in electric circuits, course on systems and control.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Part A
Theoretical lectures and exercise sessions.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)
Part A
Face-to-face.
Recommended or required readings
Part A
Reference books: Fundamentals of Power Electronics. Erickson and Maksimovic (2001) and Digital Control of HighFrequency SwitchedMode Power Converters, from Corradini, Maksimovic and Zane (2015).
See the course web site for additional information.
Assessment methods and criteria
Part A
Closed book written exam (1st and 2nd session). Emphasis is placed on the understanding and use of theoretical concepts presented in the slides.
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Part A
See the course web site for additional information.
This course is taught in English.
Contacts
Part A
Fabrice Frebel homepage
Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the May-June 2020 session
Teaching methods implemented : distance-learning
Assessment subjects
Assessment methods
Contacts
Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the Aug-Sept 2020 session
Assessment subjects
Part A
Emphasis is placed on the understanding and use of theoretical concepts presented in the slides of PART I, PART II (except the "Applications" section) and PART III.
Assessment methods
Part A
Two questions will be sent by email 48 h before the oral examination. The student will present the answer to these questions during the oral presentation.
Moreover, more general questions based on the concepts of the course will also be asked verbally.
The oral examination will last 45 min remotely, a LifeSize link will also be sent 48 h before the examination and will be directly available to test the connection. Telephone number of the examiner will also be provided in case of issue.
It is recommended to prepare a scanned/photo version of answers that will be shared and commented by the student during the oral examination.
Discussion will occur in English or French depending on the student preference.
Contacts
Part A
Fabrice Frebel Nicolas Davister