Converter Engineering
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | ISA0502 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | I-ST 2006V |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Nieminen, Juha |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2007-03-12 – 2007-05-04 | Kari Jokinen | Finnish | 2007-02-19 – 2007-03-18 | |
| 2 | I-KT-3N | 2008-01-07 – 2008-05-02 | Kari Jokinen | Finnish | 2007-12-10 – 2008-01-11 |
| 3 | 2008-01-07 – 2008-05-02 | Kari Jokinen | Finnish | 2007-12-10 – 2008-01-11 | |
| 4 | 2009-01-05 – 2009-04-03 | Kari Jokinen | Finnish | 2008-12-08 – 2009-01-11 | |
| 5 | I-ST-3V | 2009-03-09 – 2009-05-02 | Kari Jokinen | Finnish | 2009-02-16 – 2009-03-15 |
| 6 | 2010-01-04 – 2010-04-07 | Kari Jokinen | Finnish | 2009-12-07 – 2010-01-10 | |
| 7 | 2011-01-03 – 2011-04-30 | Kari Jokinen | Finnish | 2010-12-07 – 2011-01-09 | |
| 8 | I-ST-3V | 2011-03-07 – 2011-04-30 | Kari Jokinen | Finnish | 2011-02-14 – 2011-03-13 |
Learning Outcomes
The student obtains the basic knowledge of converter applications on modern electric drives, for example, the line commutated converter and inverter of a frequency converter. The student understands the principles of the power electronic components as a part of the converter.
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course: 80 h
- of which scheduled studies: 42 h
- of which autonomous studies: 38 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
DC Circuits, AC Circuits, Calculation Methods of Circuits
Contents
The function of the power electronic components in converters. The construction and principles of line commutated rectifiers. The function of the gate commutated converters as inverters and choppers. In the laboratory session of the course the student will studies the functions of the converters and conducts practical start up actions.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Kari Jokinen: Suuntaajatekniikka (handout), Assignment materials, Laboratory work instructions
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, demonstrations, exercises and laboratory exercises.
Assessment Criteria
1: The student is able, with guidance, to utilise the knowledge/methods/calculations learnt during the study unit.
3: The student is able to utilise the knowledge/methods/calculations learnt during the study unit independently.
5: The student is able to utilise the knowledge/methods/calculations learnt during the study unit independently and combine the knowledge with previously learnt in various contexts.
Assessment Methods
Exam, exercises and laboratory exercises