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| Unit | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
| AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING PR. | |
| Code | OMZ437 |
| Name | Power Electronics |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | FE Field Education Courses E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. MUSTAFA ÖZCANLI |
| Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
To introduce students to power electronics semiconductor elements and their characteristics, to make them understand power electronics applications, and to show modeling of basic power electronics systems in the PSCAD/EMTDC simulation program.
Course Content
Power electronic systems and applications. Power electronics semiconductor elements and their characteristics. Protection methods of power electronics semiconductor elements. Analysis and design of cooling systems of power electronics semiconductor elements. Rectifier circuits. Modeling with PSCAD/EMTDC simulation program.
Course Precondition
There is no prerequisite for the course.
Resources
M. H. Rashid, Power Electronics Handbook
Notes
Lecture Notes, Lecture Presentations
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Recognize power electronics semiconductor elements and their characteristics |
| LO02 | Designs protection circuits (snubbers) of power electronics semiconductor elements |
| LO03 | Performs thermal modeling of power electronics elements |
| LO04 | Designs and analyzes cooling systems of power electronic components. |
| LO05 | Designs and analyzes single phase and three phase rectifier circuits. |
| LO06 | Simulates basic rectifier circuits with PSCAD/EMTDC simulation program |
| LO07 | Recognizes power electronic systems and application areas |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Sufficient knowledge of mathematics, science and subjects specific to the automotive engineering discipline; the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas to solve complex engineering problems. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Ability to identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems in the field of Automotive Engineering; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | 3 |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | In Automotive Engineering, the ability to design a complex system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | 2 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools required for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in Automotive Engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Ability to design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results to investigate complex engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics in the field of Automotive Engineering. | 3 |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Ability to work effectively in intra-disciplinary (Automotive Engineering) and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually. | 2 |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write effective reports in the field of Automotive Engineering and understand written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and understandable instructions. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information in the field of Automotive Engineering, to follow developments in science and technology and to constantly renew oneself. | 2 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Acting in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility in the field of Automotive Engineering, and knowledge of the standards used in engineering practice. | 3 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management and change management in the field of Automotive Engineering; awareness about entrepreneurship and innovation; knowledge about sustainable development. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Knowledge about the universal and societal effects of automotive engineering applications on health, environment and safety and the contemporary problems reflected in the automotive engineering field; awareness of the legal consequences of automotive engineering solutions. | 2 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Power Electronics - Power electronic systems: Purposes and Applications | Lecture notes and resources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Power Electronics Semiconductor Elements and Characteristics | Lecture notes and resources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Thyristors - Characteristics, On and Off Methods | Lecture notes and resources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Thyristors - Commutation Methods | Lecture notes and resources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Protection of Power Electronics Semiconductor Elements - di/dt, dv/dt Protection | Lecture notes and resources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Protection of Power Electronics Semiconductor Elements - Snubber Circuits and Design | Lecture notes and resources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Analysis and Design of Cooling Systems of Power Electronics Semiconductors - Power Losses in Power Electronics Elements, Thermal Modeling of Power Electronics Elements in Steady and Momentary States | Lecture notes and resources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Lecture notes and resources on the subject | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Analysis and Design of Cooling Systems of Power Electronics Semiconductors - Analysis and Design of Cooling Systems of Power Electronics Elements | Lecture notes and resources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Introduction to PSCAD/EMTDC Simulation Program | PSCAD Manual | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Rectifier Circuits - Single Phase Half Wave Rectifier Circuits, Working Principles, Current and Voltage Waveforms and Design Factors | Lecture notes and resources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Rectifier Circuits - Single Phase Bridge and Three Phase Half Wave Rectifier Circuits, Working Principles, Current and Voltage Waveforms and Design Factors | Lecture notes and resources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Rectifier Circuits - Three Phase Bridge and 12 Pulse Rectifier Circuits, Working Principles | Lecture notes and resources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Rectifier Circuits - Current and Voltage Waveforms and Design Factors | Lecture notes and resources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | Rectifier Circuits - Simulation of Rectifier Circuits with PSCAD/EMTDC Simulation Program | PSCAD examples | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 16 | Term Exams | Lecture notes and resources on the subject | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Lecture notes and resources on the subject | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 109 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,36 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||