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 conduct a power losses calculation in a converter.

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

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(s) and mode(s) of Q1 UE assessment

• Written examination - Face-to-face
• Production (written work, report, essay, collection, product, etc.) - To be submitted online
• Graded assignment(s) - Face-to-face

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

Written exam where the student must demonstrate he masters the subject : theoretical questions focusing on reflection and short exercises.
Marked exercise on the applicative part of the course (cf. exercices sessions of the Power Electronics 2).
Practical works (in groups) with a report to be submitted on Moodle.

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q1 UE assessment

Weighting (global mark) :
Written exam : 70%
Marked exercise : 20%
Practical work reports : 10%

Type(s) and mode(s) of Q1 UE resit assessment (BAB1)

• N/A - Néant

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

Not applicable

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q1 UE resit assessment

Not applicable

Type(s) and mode(s) of Q3 UE assessment

• Written examination - Face-to-face

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Written exam : same as Q1 (including the subject matter of the marked exercise in Q1).
 

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q3 UE assessment

Weighting (global mark) :
Written exam : 90%
Practical work (report from Q1) : 10%

The score obtained in Q1 related to the marked exercise is deleted.