
- Instructor: Karsten Dietrich
- Lectures: 39
- Students: 51223
- Duration: 10 weeks
This course provides an extensive quick guide to power electronics, introducing the field as the process of controlling and converting electrical energy with goals such as maximum efficiency and minimum cost. It systematically examines fundamental linear circuit elements like resistors and inductors, before detailing various power semiconductor switching devices such as the Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT), Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT), Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor (MOSFET), Silicon Controlled Rectifier (SCR), and TRIAC. The text then covers the operation, classification, and control methods of essential power conversion systems, including Phase Controlled Converters, Choppers (DC to DC converters), and Inverters (DC to AC converters), along with specialised devices like Cycloconverters and Matrix Converters. Throughout the guide, numerous performance parameters and solved examples are presented to illustrate practical calculations within power electronic circuits.
Power Electronics Devices, Converters, and Control Methods Course is based on textbook learning material by Academy Europe.
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Before you start proceeding with this course on Academy Europe, we are assuming that you have a good aptitude and can think logically. You should want to try something different.
Ideal candidates for the course would typically possess:
– Discipline and attentiveness
– Ability to conduct research
– Ability to perform tasks with speed, efficiency, and accuracy
– Analytical judgment
– Patience to interpret technical/scientific data
– A willingness to learn, roll up your sleeves and work toward your dream!
– A computer, tablet or smartphone and an internet connection
– Basic computer skills
Curriculum
- 7 Sections
- 39 Lessons
- 10 Weeks
- Introduction1
- The Building Blocks of Electronics: A Beginner's Guide to Linear Circuit Elements7
- 2.1Introduction: The Fundamental “Ingredients” of an Electronic Circuit
- 2.21. The Resistor: The Controller of Current Flow
- 2.32. The Capacitor: The Quick-Charge Energy Store
- 2.43. The Inductor: The Guardian of Steady Current
- 2.54. The Transformer: The Voltage Changer
- 2.6Summary: The Four Fundamental Elements at a Glance
- 2.7Conclusion: Your First Step in Understanding Electronics
- A Beginner's Guide to Power Switching Devices8
- 3.1Introduction: The Gatekeepers of Electrical Power
- 3.21. The SCR (Silicon Controlled Rectifier): The High-Power Workhorse
- 3.32. The TRIAC (Triode for Alternating Current): The Bidirectional Controller
- 3.43. The BJT (Bipolar Junction Transistor): The Amplifying Switch
- 3.54. The IGBT (Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor): The Best of Both Worlds
- 3.65. The MOSFET (Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor): The Efficient Digital Switch
- 3.76. At a Glance: Comparing the Power Switching Devices
- 3.8Conclusion: The Building Blocks of Modern Electronics
- Briefing Document: Core Concepts and Devices in Power Electronics6
- A Technical Monograph on Power Semiconductor Devices for System Design6
- 5.11.0 Introduction to Power Electronics
- 5.22.0 The Foundational Role of Power Semiconductor Switching Devices
- 5.33.0 Analysis of Thyristor Family Devices
- 5.44.0 Analysis of Transistor Family Devices
- 5.55.0 Comparative Analysis for Component Selection
- 5.66.0 Conclusion: Guiding Principles for Device Selection in Power Electronic Systems
- Application Note: A Practical Guide to Power Converter Topologies7
- Power Electronics Study Guide4
Requirements
- Discipline and attentiveness
- Ability to conduct research
- Ability to perform tasks with speed, efficiency, and accuracy
- Analytical judgment
- Patience to interpret technical/scientific data
- A willingness to learn, roll up your sleeves and work toward your dream!
- A computer, tablet or smartphone and an internet connection
- Basic computer skills
Features
- Before you start proceeding with this course on Academy Europe, we are assuming that you have a good aptitude and can think logically. You should want to try something different.
Target audiences
- This course by Academy Europe aims at imparting quality education and training to students.
- Academy Europe is dedicated to its students, their specific learning requirements, and their overall learning success.
- This course is directed toward a student-centered, independent study, asynchronous learning approach.
- After completing this course on Academy Europe, students will get self improvement and promotion in their careers.
- This course is based on at least two learning skills which are provided to the users through audio & visuals, videos, verbal presentations and articles, all of which are asynchronized with distance education approach.