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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 | Applies sufficient knowledge of mathematics, science, and discipline-specific topics in automotive engineering, utilizing theoretical and practical knowledge in solving complex engineering problems. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Identifies, defines, and solves complex engineering problems in automotive engineering applications using scientific methods. | 3 |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Designs a complex system, process, device, or product in automotive engineering under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements and effectively applies modern design methods in this process. | 2 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses information technologies to select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in automotive engineering applications. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Designs and conducts experiments, collects data, analyzes, and interprets the results to examine complex engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics in the field of automotive engineering. | 3 |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Effectively takes responsibility individually and as a team member in intradisciplinary (automotive engineering) and multidisciplinary teams. | 2 |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Gains knowledge of the legislation related to automotive engineering and awareness of professional ethical responsibility. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and constantly improving and renewing itself in the field of automotive engineering. | 2 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Gains the ability to communicate verbally and in writing in Turkish/English regarding the field of automotive engineering, write reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations and use communication technologies. | 3 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Using project design and management knowledge, he/she attempts to develop and realize new ideas regarding automotive engineering applications. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Have awareness of the effects of Automotive Engineering applications on health, environment and safety at universal and social dimensions, and the legal consequences of the problems and solutions of the age reflected in the field of automotive engineering. | 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 | ||