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Power Electronics25338/1764/1920/1/01
Study guide

Power Electronics

25338/1764/1920/1/01
Academic year 2019-20
Is found in:
  • Associate Degree Electromechanics (Antwerp)
In other study programme:
  • Associate Degree Electromechanics (Malines) as Power Electronics
  • Associate Degree in Electromechanical Systems (Antwerp) as Motion
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 7 credits
It is not possible to enrol in this course unit under
  • exam contract (to obtain a credit).
  • exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Teaching staff: Put Francis
Languages: Dutch
Scheduled for: Semester 1
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of tolerance: This course unit is eligible for tolerance according to the criteria as determined by the degree programme you are enrolled in.
Total study time: 182,00 hours

Learning outcomes (list)

Specific final competences
The student brings a frequency regulator into use (connect, install and operate).
The student explains the purpose of electric position systems.
The student explains how different power circuits work.
The student explains the functioning of a non directed three phased rectifier.
The student explains the working of power electronic controls.
The student explains the principles of pulse modulation.
The student explains the different powers in a distorted main current (among others distortion power).
The student explains how mono-phaze directed rectifiers work.
The student explains the purpose of a soft starter.
The student analyzes the behaviour of different power switches.
The student describes the purpose of servo motors.
The student explains the working of a UPS.
The student analyzes the functioning and the behaviour of mono-phazed directed rectifiers.
The student analyzes the functioning and the behaviour of three-phazed directed rectifiers.
The student explains how three-phazed directed rectifiers work.
The student connects the controls of AC and DC machines.
The student analyses the functioning of power electronic controls.

Educational organisation (list)

Dagtraject
Estimated time for testing2,00 hours
Lectures and / or tutorials18,00 hours
Practicum17,50 hours
Work time outside of contact hours144,50 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
Academic yearKnowledge test40,00
Academic yearSkills assessment hands off30,00
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodKnowledge test40,00
2nd examination periodSkills assessment hands off30,00
Evaluation(s) for both exam chances, not reproducible in re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
Academic yearContinuous skills assessment hands on (Permanent evaluation)30,00