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Converter Engineering

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: ISTA0705
Type: Compulsory / Professional Studies
Curriculum: I-ST 2012
Level: Bachelor of Engineering
Year of Study: 3 (2014-2015)
Credits: 4 cr
Responsible Teacher: Jokinen, Kari
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Courses During the Academic Year 2014-2015

Impl.Group(s)Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
3I-ST-3N2014-09-01 – 2014-12-20Kari JokinenFinnish2014-08-15 – 2014-09-14

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. The student gets familiar with the network effects of converters, such as the generation of overcurrent waves and reactive power.

Student's Workload

Total work load of the course: 107 h
- of which scheduled studies: 56 h
- of which autonomous studies: 51 h
The assessment of student’s own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

DC Circuits, AC Circuits, Basics of Electric Drives

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 such as inverters and choppers. In the laboratory session of the course the student 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

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.
3: The student is able to utilise the knowledge/methods/calculations learnt during the study unit independently.
1: The student is able, with guidance, to utilise the knowledge/methods/calculations learnt during the study unit.

Assessment Methods

Exam, exercises and laboratory exercises


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