Description

Theory
2

Laboratory
2

Instructors

José Teixeira Puga

Contents

CP1. Power Electronic Systems (1 week)
1.1. Applications
1.2. Classification
1.3. Linear and Switched Systems
 

CP2. Semiconductor Devices in Power Electronics
2.1. Diodes
2.2. Thyristors
2.3. Triacs
2.4. MOSFETs
2.5. GTOs (Gate-Turn-Off Thyristors)
2.6. IGBTs (Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor)
 

CP3. Protection Circuits (2 weeks)
3.1. RC Snubber
3.2. RD Snubber
3.3. RCD Snubber
3.4. LC Snubber
3.5. TVS Snubber
3.6. Active Snubber
 

CP4. Rectification (2 weeks)
4.1. Uncontrolled, controlled, single-phase and three-phase rectification circuits
4.2. Harmonics and power factor
 

CP5. Converters and Inverters (3 weeks)
5.1. Switching pulse generation scheme for PWM
5.2. Harmonics in single-phase sinusoidal PWM inverters
5.3. Switching schemes
5.4. Harmonics in three-phase PWM inverters

Learning Outcomes

The main objective is to provide basic knowledge in the area of ​​Power Electronics, namely:
OB1 - practical applications of power circuits in Power Systems;
OB2 - specific power components and their characterization;
OB3 - snubber circuits;
OB4 - AC-DC, AC-AC, DC-DC and DC-AC power converters;
OB5 - behavior of power circuits under different loads.