Power Electronics Drives

The objective of this course is to familiarize you with the utilization aspects of power engineering, more specifically the techniques of solid-state power conversions and their applications. To meet industry requirement for power electronic engineers, adequate practical knowledge on power semiconductors, converter topologies, control techniques and typical applications in motor drives and other applications are emphasized.
Contents: Introduction to Power Electronic Systems and Devices. Uncontrolled and Controlled Rectifiers. Quality of converted AC/DC Current/Voltage waveforms. Hard Switching Power Converters. Principles and Control of Motor drives.