EE344 Power Conversion

Catalog Data & Credits (Recitation-Lab-Total)

EE344 Power Conversion (3-2-4): This course covers the analysis, simulation, design, control, and construction of systems that convert electric power to the electrical and mechanical domains. Topics include power electronic circuits, motors, system design, and feedback control. Applications in renewable energy, manufacturing, robotics, and defense. The course provides a broad overview from low-level design to the selection of commercial products, and is especially useful for students in their capstone or research projects that include power conversion. Design through mathematical modeling and simulation, followed by implementation and testing, is emphasized.

Pre-requisites

Course Objectives

1. Design power electronic circuits and evaluate their performance using computer simulation tools.
2. Build and test prototype circuit boards that implement power electronic converters.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of device characteristics (as detailed on manufacturer’s datasheets) and the selection process for circuit application.
4. Derive and use governing equations that describe circuit operation and performance.
5. Work in a team setting to accomplish engineering tasks.
6. Demonstrate an understanding of the future growth and opportunities for research and development in power electronics, with particular emphasis on military platforms.