Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Mobilise a structured set of scientific knowledge and skills and specialised techniques in order to carry out mechanical engineering missions, using their expertise and adaptability.
• Study a machine, equipment, system, method or device by critically selecting theories and methodological approaches, and taking into account multidisciplinary aspects.
• Assess the validity of models and results in view of the state of science and characteristics of the problem.

Learning Outcomes of UE

Understand the operation of the main static power converters (including their control) and exploit their electrical characteristics. Identify the different commutation modes of the power switches. Learn the various industrial applications of these converters.

Content of UE

semiconductor power components: diode, thyristor, fully-controlled components; self-commutated converters: basic circuits, bridge circuits, inverter operation, voltage quality; choppers: step-down, step-up and buck-boost, continuous / discontinuous conduction modes, H-bridge; inverters: basic concepts, three-phase VSI, PWM and square-wave switching schemes.

Prior Experience

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q1

• Presentation and/or works
• Written examination

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

Practical work reports (weighting: 10% of the score of the learning activity).
Written examination (weighting: 90% of the score of the learning activity, maximum duration: 3 hours). The examination consists of questions of theory on all the matter to determine if the student has a general overview of the course and if he masters it.

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Presentation and/or works
• Written examination

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Practical work reports (weighting: 10% of the score of the learning activity). The mark obtained in Q1 is automatically reported.
Written examination (weighting: 90% of the score of the learning activity, maximum duration: 3h). The examination consists of questions of theory on all the matter to determine if the student has a general overview of the course and if he masters it.

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

Not applicable