Master Course Syllabus for EEL 4242C

1. Department: ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING

2. Title: POWER ELECTRONICS CIRCUITS

Credits: 3 (2 lectures, 1 lab)

3. Course Designation as Elective or Required: Elective

4. Catalog Description: The main objective of this course is to study the principles of static power
conversions, PWM techniques for voltage and frequency control, circuit design considerations,
and applications of power electronics. Computer-aided analysis and design of power electronic
circuit will be emphasized.

5. Prerequisite(s): EEL 3304 – Electronic Circuits

6. Textbook(s) and/or Other Required Materials:

M. H. Rashid (2003). Power Electronics - Circuits, Devices and Applications, Prentice-Hall
Inc
Reference:
M. H. Rashid (1995). SPICE For Power Electronics and Electric Power, Prentice-Hall, Inc.

7. Course Objectives:
• To provide a theoretical and practical background in power electronic devices and circuits,
long with the engineering analysis, design, and laboratory skills.
• To study the principles of static power conversions, PWM techniques for voltage and
frequency control, circuit design considerations, and applications of power electronics.
• Computer-aided analysis and design of power electronic circuit will be emphasized.

8. Student Learning Outcomes: After successfully completing the course with a grade of C
(2.0/4.0) or better, the student should be able to do the following:
• Describe the operation of dc-dc, dc-ac, ac-dc and ac-ac power converters.
• Explain the control characteristics of power semiconductor switching devices.
• Describe the formation of a team to function effectively to complete a group assignment in
electrical/computer engineering.
• Calculate the values of circuit parameters to limit output ripple voltages and currents of a
converter with certain specified values.
• Evaluate the effects of various modulation techniques on the quality of input and output
waveforms.
• Analyze and evaluate the performance of a simple power circuit.
• Apply PSpice and Mathcad software tools to verify the design assignments to evaluate the
performance of power electronics circuits in terms of power factor, harmonic factor, distortion
factor and switching angles for PWM switching.

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9. Topics Covered:

Items Topics Classes

1 Introduction to Power Electronics 1
2 Diodes 2
3 Diode Rectifiers 4
4 Power Transistors 1
5 DC–DC Converters 4
6 PWM Inverters 5
8 Thyristors 1
9 Resonant Pulse inverters 2
10 Controlled Rectifiers 4
11 AC voltage Controllers 2
12 DC Drives 1
13 AC Drives 1
14 Exams 2
Total 30

Computer Resources: Each student must use PSpice and Mathcad software tools to verify the design
assignments to evaluate the performance of power electronics circuits in terms of power factor,
harmonic factor, distortion factor and switching angles for PWM switching.

10. Class/Laboratory Schedule: Two classes of 75 minutes per week. Computer simulation labs are
integral parts of the course.

11. Contribution to Meeting Professional Component: The course applies basic circuit analytical
techniques, power semiconductor devices, and mathematical skills to analyze and design power
electronic circuits. Students are required to design at least two (2) design projects to meet certain
specifications including worst-case analysis.

Design/Science Content:
ABET Science: 1.5 credits or 50%
ABET Design: 1.5 credits or 50%

12. Relationship to Program Objectives:

# Program Objectives Check if related

1a. Develop electrical engineering solutions individually and through interdisciplinary x
teams within a global and societal context.
1b Develop computer engineering solutions individually and through interdisciplinary x
teams and act accordingly within a global and societal context
2. Professionally and ethically, engage in technical or business activity through x
engineering ability, communication skills, and knowledge.
3. Continue professional growth through post-graduate education, continuing x
education, or professional activity.
4. Contribute to the Northwest Florida regional economic development. x

13. Relationship to Program Outcomes:

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Program Outcomes: 3, 4, 7, 8, 10 & 12
(see http://uwf.edu/ece/about/CEOutcomes.pdf http://uwf.edu/ece/about/EEOutcomes.pdf):

# Program Outcomes How do you achieve the outcomes?

1. Mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and
advanced topics differential equations, linear algebra, and
complex variables.
2. Core electrical and computer engineering topics.
3. Use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools. PSpice software simulations for design verifications
4. Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and Design projects and mathematical skills to analyze
engineering. and design power electronic circuits.
5. Design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and
interpret data.
6. Probability and statistics, including applications.
7a. Identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
7b. Design a system, component, or process to meet desired Design five (5) power converter circuits to meet
needs within realistic constraints such as economic, certain specifications including worst-case analysis.
environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety,
manufacturability, and sustainability
Prof. Major design experience based on the knowledge and skills
Comp acquired in earlier course work
Incorporated appropriate engineering standards and
multiple realistic constraints.
8. Function on multi-disciplinary teams. A team of two (2) students work to complete the
It requires ability with different skills defined by the task design projects and write the reports.
and include communication skills, technical skills, technical
expertise and conflict resolution skills.
9. Professional and ethical responsibility.
10. Communicate effectively. Write Design reports.
11a. Contemporary issues.
11b. The impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic,
environmental, and societal context
It requires one paper on how engineering can impact some
recent event.
12. Recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in Written report on a contemporary power elctronics
life-long learning. and applications in an IEEE paper format .
It requires ability to use library, critique journals articles,
synthesize materials from different sources, and figure out
where to go for new information.
13. Discrete mathematics.
14 Fundamental theory and practice of science and
engineering, as it applies to hardware and software, and
identify the interaction between hardware and software
15 Design a complete system (hardware and software)

14. Expectations for Academic Conduct/Plagiarism Policy:

• Academic Conduct Policy: http://uwf.edu/cas/aasr/academic_conduct.pdf
• Plagiarism Policy: http://uwf.edu/cas/aasr/Plagiarism.pdf
• Student Handbook: http://www.uwf.edu/uwfmain/stuHandbk/
15. Assistance:
• Students with special needs who require specific examination-related or other course-related
accommodations should contact Barbara Fitzpatrick, Director of Disabled Student Services

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 (DSS), dss@uwf.edu, (850) 474-2387. DSS will provide the student with a letter for the
instructor that will specify any recommended accommodations.

16. Prepared by: Dr. Muhammad H. Rashid Date: June, 2004

Revised by: Dr. Muhammad H Rashid Date: May 8, 2007

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