Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Imagine, implement and operate systems/solutions/software to address a complex problem in the field of electrical engineering as a source of information by integrating needs, contexts and issues (technical, economic, societal, ethical and environmental).
• Implement a chosen system/solution/software in the form of a drawing, a schema, a flowchart, an algorithm, a plan, a model, a prototype, software and/or digital model.
• Evaluate the approach and results for their adaptation (tests, measurements, optimisation and quality).
• Mobilise a structured set of scientific knowledge and skills and specialised techniques in order to carry out electrical engineering missions, using their expertise and adaptability.
• Master and appropriately mobilise knowledge, models, methods and techniques specific to electrical engineering.
• Analyse and model a problem by critically selecting theories and methodological approaches (modelling, calculations), and taking into account multidisciplinary aspects.
• Identify and discuss possible applications of new and emerging technologies in the field of electrical engineering.
• Assess the validity of models and results in view of the state of science and characteristics of the problem.
• Communicate and exchange information in a structured way - orally, graphically and in writing, in French and in one or more other languages - scientifically, culturally, technically and interpersonally, by adapting to the intended purpose and the relevant public.
• Master technical English in the field of electrical engineering.

Learning Outcomes of UE

Power Electronics (Part 1): 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.
Power Electronics (Part 2): Deepen knowledge on the main power converters. Understand the operation principle of the main isolated power converters. Being able to identify the basic elements of a power electronic conversion structure (a priori unknown) and conduct its analytic study (including power losses calculation).

Content of UE

Power Electronics (Part 1): 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.
Power Electronics (Part 2): basic elements of static power converters (switch and source concepts); switch-mode power supplies; complements on inverters; resonant power converters; power losses calculation in static converters.

Prior Experience

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q1

• Presentation and/or works
• Written examination
• Graded tests

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

A single (global) score is attributed for the two learning activities (AA). Practical work reports (weighting: 10% of the global score). Marked exercise (weighting: 20%, duration: 2 hours). Written examination on both AA (weighting: 70%, 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.

The weighting indicated above can be modified if the health situation linked to the Covid-19 prevents the organization of some on-site activities (as, e.g.,, practical work sessions).

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Presentation and/or works
• Written examination

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

A single (global) score is attributed for the two learning activities (AA). Practical work reports (weighting: 10% of the score). The mark obtained in Q1 is automatically reported. Written examination on both AA (weighting: 90% of the score, maximum duration: 3 hours). The examination consists of questions of theory and exercices on all the matter to determine if the student has a general overview of the course and if he masters it.

The weighting indicated above can be modified if the health situation linked to the Covid-19 prevents the organization of some on-site activities (as, e.g.,, practical work sessions).

Type of Resit Assessment for UE in Q1 (BAB1)

• N/A

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

Not applicable