Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Imagine, implement and operate systems/solutions/software to deal with a complex problem in the field of electricity by integrating needs, contexts and issues (technical, economic, societal, ethical and environmental).
• Implement a chosen system/solution/software/circuit in the form of a diagram, flow chart, algorithm, plan, model, prototype, program, 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 mobilise knowledge, models, methods and techniques relating to the basics of electricity, electronics, automation, signal analysis and processing, telecommunications; modern electrical network engineering (production, transport, distribution); electric vehicles; advanced electronic systems; wired and wireless telecommunications; intelligent sensors; human-machine interfaces; mathematical modelling and analysis of dynamic systems; process control; image processing and processing; and the use of the Internet; advanced electronic systems; wired and wireless telecommunications; intelligent sensors; human-machine interfaces; mathematical modelling and analysis of dynamic systems; process control; image and sound processing and, more s
• 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

- Describe the role of Power Electronics as an enabling technology in various applications such as flexible production systems, energy conservation, renewable energy, transportation etc.
- Identify a switching power-pole as the basic building block and use Pulse Width Modulation to synthesize the desired output.
- Learn the basic concepts of operation of diode rectifiers and thyristor converters connected to the grid.
- Learn the basic concepts of operation of switch-mode DC-DC converters in steady state in continuous and discontinuous modes and be able to analyze basic converter topologies.
- Understand switch-mode DC-AC converters used in variable-speed drives and grid-tied applications.
- Design a single-phase power factor correction (PFC) circuit to draw sinusoidal current at unity power factor. You will be able to model this circuit in a dedicated circuit simulator.
- Calculate the on-state and switching power losses in steady state in switch-mode converter applications.
- Analyze transformer-isolated switching DC power supplies.
- Learn basic concepts of soft-switching and their applications to resonant converters

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

AA Energy Electronics 1:
- Introduction (power vs. linear electronics; power electronics applications; power converter classification)
- Power semiconductor devices (power diode; SCR/thyristor; fully-controlled component)
- Line-commutated converters (basic circuits; diode rectifier; thyristor bridge converters; inverter operation)
- Switch-mode DC-DC converters (basic circuits: step-down; step-up and buck-boost converters; continuous vs. discontinuous operation; H-bridge for DC motor drive)
- Switch-mode DC-AC converters (basic concepts of inverters; 3-phase voltage source converter for AC motor drive and interfacing of renewable generation with the grid)
AA Energy Electronics 2:
- Complements on switch-mode DC-AC converters (single-phase H-bridge inverter)
- Switching DC power supplies (forward converter; isolated DC-DC on common inverter topologies).
- Soft switching (hard vs. soft commutation; resonant DC-DC converters)
- Applications examples and exercises related to renewable electricity production systems, electric vehicles, etc.

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 AA Energy Electronics 2).
Practical works (in groups) with a report to be submitted on Moodle.

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

• N/A - Néant

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

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).