Power Electronics I

The course of Power Electronics I consists of the following
sections:
1. Power Semiconductors: Types of power semiconductors used as
switches in Power Electronics systems (e.g., diodes, thyristors,
MOSFET, IGBT, etc.). Operating characteristics, uses, loss
calculation, benchmarking.
2. Uncontrollable Rectifiers: Single-phase, three-phase, output
voltage smoothing, harmonic analysis, transition effect.
3. Controllable Rectifiers: Single-phase, three-phase, DC / DC,
harmonic resolution, transition effect, power reversing function
4. AC-AC Converters: a) AC regulators: Single-phase-three-phase,
analysis, applications, b) Circuit converters

The aim of the course is to introduce the student to the theory and applications of power electronics systems. In the first part of the course, 2 categories of electronic power converters are studied: rectifiers (AC-DC) and AC-AC converters.

Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:

• Identify, compare and describe the main power semiconductor devices, while the student should also calculate their losses;

• Understand and explain the principles of power electronics;

• Explain in detail the basic functions of the different types of power converters examined in the 1st part of the course;

• Compare and evaluate the individual circuits of each type of power converters;

• Implement experimental devices in the laboratory and analyze their operation;

• Simulate and explain the operation of basic power converters;

• Design power converter circuits belonging to the categories of AC-DC and AC-AC converter;

• Use the knowledge acquired to understand converter topologies in practical applications;

• Collaborate with his fellow students to prepare teamwork essays.

Electrical Circuits I and II

• Teaching in the classroom with a video projector and tutorial exercises

• Laboratory exercises on AC-DC and AC-AC converters

• Possibility of modern distance education

- Laboratory exercises with group work (30%)
- Individual work in the design / analysis of inverters using and simulations (30%)
- Final exams (40%)

- Recommended Book RECOMMENDED BIBLIOGRAPHY:

[1]   Mohan Ned, Undeland Tore A., Robbins William P.  2010, Introduction to Power Electronics, Α. Tziola & Sons Ο.Ε. Publications

[2]   M. Rashid, 2010, Power Electronics, ION Publications.

[3]   Mania St., 2017, Power Electronics, Kalamara Elli Publications

[4]   D. Hart, 2011, Introduction to Power Electronics, Prentice Hall Publications

- Recommended Article/Paper RECOMMENDED BIBLIOGRAPHY:

• IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics
• IET Power Electronics