THEORY COURSE OUTLINE

1 Faculty Faculty of Engineering & Applied Sciences (FEAS)

2 Department Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE)
3 Program B.Sc. in EEE
4 Course Title Power Electronics
5 Course Code EEE 377
6 Trimester Spring-2021
7 Pre-requisites EEE 201: Electronic Circuits I; EEE 207: Electronic Circuits II
8 Course Type EEE Core Course
9 Credit Hours 3.0
10 Intake/Section 21/All (Day)
11 Class Schedule
Intake/Section Class Day Class Hours Venue
23/All Monday 1:20 am-2:50 pm B2/705 (Google)
Tuesday 1:20 am-2:50 pm B2/706 (Google)

12 Campus Permanent Campus

13 Course Website

14 Course
Name: Md. Sanwar Hossain Designation: Assistant Professor
Instructor
Details Specialization: Renewable energy, Smart grid, Power system, etc.
Email: sanwar@bubt.edu.bd
Room No. B2/621 Cell No. 01719452910

15 Counselling
Day Counseling Hours Venue
Schedule
Sunday 10:30 pm to 11.30 pm Google or B2/621
Tuesday 13:20 pm to 14:20 pm Google or B2/621

16 1. Muhamed H. Rashid, “Power Electronics: Circuits, Devices and Application”, 3rd ed.,
Text Book
Prentice Hall, 2003.
17 1. M. D.Singh, K. B. Khanchandani, “Power Electronics”, McGraw Hill, 1998.
2. N. Mohan, T. M.Undeland, W. P.Robbins, “Power Electronics: Converters, Applications and
Reference Book Design”, 3rd Bk&Cdr ed., Wiley, 2002.
3. B. K.Bose, “Modern Power Electronics”, Prentice Hall, 2001.
4. Sen, “Power Electronics”, McGraw-Hill, 1987.
18 Equipment & Students must carry learning materials (calculator, notebook, pen, etc.) in classroom. Borrowing
Aids learning materials in exam or classroom from fellow students is strictly prohibited. Students are also
advised to keep at least one sheet of blank paper (A4 size) with them every class.
19 Course The primary aim of this course is to prepare the students with rudimentary competences in
Rationale analyzing power electronics system. This course also emphasizes on the analysis of
controlled diodes, rectifiers both controlled and uncontrolled, inverters, voltage regulators,
DC-DC converters etc.
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20 Course  Power semiconductor switches and triggering devices: BJT, MOSFET, SCR, IGBT,
Synopsis GTO, TRIAC, UJT, and DIAC.
 Rectifiers: Uncontrolled and controlled single phase and three phase.
 Regulated power supplies: Linear-series and shunt, switching buck, buck-boost, boost
and Cuk regulators.
 AC voltage controllers: single and three phase. Choppers. DC motor control.
 Single phase cycloconverter.
 Inverters: Single phase and three phase voltage and a current source.
 AC motor control. Stepper motor control. Resonance inverters. Pulse width
modulation control of static converters.
21 Course Upon completing this course students will be able to:
Outcomes CO1: Explain, characterize, and classify different types of power electronics circuits-
(COs) rectifier, chopper, inverter and motor driver.
CO2: Identify, formulate and solve the problems related to the mathematical modeling of
different types of power electronics circuits.
CO3: Analyze different types of power electronics circuits such as rectifier, inverter,
chopper, ac voltage controller, driver circuit, etc.

CO Attainment Process
Complex
CO PO Bloom’s Knowledge Delivery Methods
Engineering Assessment Tools
No. No. Domain / Level Profile, K / Activities
Problems, WP
Cognitive /  Class Lecture  Attendance &
CO1 PO1 K1, K2, K3 ---
Understanding  Audio-Visual class performance
CO2 PO2
Cognitive /
K1, K2, K3 WP1  Home  Class Test
Analyzing Assignment
 Assignment
 Class Exercise
CO3 PO2
Cognitive /
K1, K2, K3 WP1  Group  Mid Exam
Analyzing
Discussion  Final Exam
22 Teaching
Strategy Maximum topics will be covered from the textbook. For the rest of the topics, reference books will
be followed. Some class notes will be uploaded on the web. White board will be used for most of the
time. For some cases, multimedia projector will be used for the convenience of the students. Students
must participate in classroom discussions for case studies, problems solving and project
developments.
23 Lecture Plan

Lecture Selected Topics Article Suggested Outcome

(Text) Problems/acti
vities (Text)

1-3(week 1) Application and history of Power Course profile CO1

Electronics, Control Characteristic of Power
Hand notes
Devices, Characteristics of Switches and and Chapter 1
Triggering Devices, Types of Power
Electronics Circuit
4-6(week 2) Reverse Recovery Characteristics of Hand notes Assignment CO1
Diodes, Power Diode Types Series & and Chapter 2 01
Examples:
Parallel Connected Diode, Freewheeling 2.1, 2.2, 2.3,
Diode, Recovery of Trapped Energy with a 2.7,2.8
Diode
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7-9(week 3) Single Phase Half-Wave & Full-Wave Chapter 3 Class Test 01 CO1
Rectifier, Three Phase Half-Wave & Full- Examples:
3.1, 3.2, 3.3,
Wave Rectifier 3.4, 3.5, 3.6,
3.8, 3.10
10-12(week 4) Rectifier Circuit Design, Output Voltage Chapter 3 Examples: CO2
with LC Filter, Effect of Source & Load 3.13, 3.20
Inductance
13-15(week 5) Principle of Controlled Rectifier, Single Chapter 10 Examples: CO2
Phase Full Converter & Dual Converter, 10.1, 10.2,
10.3, 10.4,
Single Phase Full Converter & Dual
Converter
16-18(week 6) Power Factor Improvements: Extinction Chapter 10 Class Test 02 CO2
Angle Control, PWM Control & Sinusoidal Examples:
10.5,10.6
PWM Control, Single Phase & Three Phase
Semi-converters
(Week 7) Midterm Examination --- --- ---

19-21(week 8) Principle of Step-Down DC-DC Converters, Chapter 5 Examples: CO3

Principle of Step-Up DC-DC Converters, 3.13, 3.20
Converter Classifications, Buck Converter,
Boost Converter
22-24(week 9) Buck-Boost Converter, Cuk Converter, Chapter 5 Assignment CO3
Diode Rectifier Feed Boost Converter 02
Examples:
5.1, 5.2, 5.3,
5.4, 5.5, 5.6,
5.7, 5.8
25-27(week10) Principle of Single Phase Inverter, Chapter 6 Class Test 03 CO3
Principle of Three Phase Inverter,
Voltage Control of Single Phase Inverter
28-30(week11) Advanced Modulation Technique, Chapter 6 Assignment CO3
Voltage Control of Single Phase Inverter, 03
Examples:
Current Source Inverter, 6.1, 6.2, 6.4,
Multilevel Inverter Concept 6.5
31-33(week12) Principle of AC Voltage Controller: On-Off Chapter 11 Examples: CO3
Control & Phase Control, Single Phase 11.1, 11.2,
11.3, 1.4
Bidirectional Controller with R Load, Three
Phase full-Wave Controller
34-36(week13) Basic Characteristic of DC Motors, Single Chapter 12 CO3
Phase & Three Phase Motor Drives, Basic
Principle of AC Motor Drives,
Review and Problem Solving
(Week 14) Final Examination
24 Assessment and Students will be assessed on the basis of their overall performance in all the exams, quizzes, and
Marks class participation. Final numeric reward will be the compilation of (tentative):
Distribution:  Class Tests (15%)
 Assignment and Presentation (10%)
 Attendance (5%)
 Mid-Term Test (30%)
 Final Exam (40%)
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25 CO Assessment Assessment methods of COs are given below:

Criteria
Mid Final
COs CT1 CT2 CT3 CT4 Assignment
Exam Exam
CO1 √ √ √
CO2 √ √ √ √
CO3 √ √

26 Grading Policy The following chart will be followed for grading. This has been customized from the guideline
provided by the School of Engineering and Computer Science.

A+ A A- B+ B B- C+ C D F
≥ 80 75-<80 70-<75 65-<70 60-<65 55-<60 50-<55 45-<50 40-<45 <40
27 Additional Course Assignments There will be four assignments. Average marks of the assignments will be counted. No late
Policies homework will be accepted.
Any kind of copy/manipulation in assignment will carry zero mark.
Two or more copied assignments will carry zero mark in all assignments. Zero tolerance
will be shown in this regard. Solutions to assignment problems will be provided through
web and on hand.
Class Test There will be at least three class tests (CT). Best two of three or best three of four CTs will
be counted. Both of regular and surprise CTs can be conducted.
Exams CT, Mid-term and final exam will be closed book, closed notes. Mobile phone is strictly
prohibited in exam hall. Students are insisted to carry their own watch and synchronize
time during exam hours.
Test Policy If a student is absent from class test anyway and made no report to the class teacher
personally beforehand, his/her score for that test will be zero. No make-up for the class test
will be allowed as 2 of 3 or 3 of 4 CTs are being considered.

28 Additional a. Academic Calendar Fall 20-21: http://www.bubt.edu.bd/academics/academic-calendar.

Information b. Academic Policies: http://www.bubt.edu.bd/academics/academic-rules-a-regulations.
c. Grading & Evaluation: http://www.bubt.edu.bd/academics/academic-rules-a-regulations.
d. Proctorial Rules: http://www.bubt.edu.bd/administrator/proctors-office.

29 Bloom’s Taxonomy for Teaching-Learning

Bloom's Taxonomy is a set of three hierarchical models used to classify educational learning objectives into levels of complexity
and specificity. The three lists cover the learning objectives in Cognitive, Affective and Psychomotor domains. The Cognitive
domain list has been the primary focus of most education and is frequently used to structure curriculum learning objectives,
assessments and activities. The three domains and respective levels are illustrated below.

Cognitive [C] (Knowledge-based) Affective [A] (Emotion-based) Psychomotor [P] (Action-based)

1. Remembering 1. Receiving 1. Imitating

2. Understanding 2. Responding 2. Manipulating
3. Applying 3. Valuing 3. Précising
4. Analyzing 4. Organizing 4. Articulating
5. Evaluating 5. Characterizing 5. Naturalizing
6. Creating --- --- --- --- --- ---
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30 Graduate Attributes (Program Outcomes) for B.Sc. in Engineering Program based on Washington Accord
Program Outcomes (POs) are narrower statements that describe what students are expected to know and be able to do by the
Time of graduation. These relate to the knowledge skills and attitudes that students acquire while progressing through the
program. The students of the B.Sc. in EEE program are expected to achieve the following graduate attributes or program
outcomes at the time of graduation.
PO1–Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering
specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
PO2–Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, research the literature and analyze complex engineering problems and reach
substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, the natural sciences and the engineering sciences.
PO3–Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or
processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety as well as cultural, societal
and environmental concerns.
PO4–Investigation: Conduct investigations of complex problems, considering design of experiments, analysis and
interpretation of data and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions.
PO5–Modern tool usage: Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources and modern engineering and IT tools
including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.
PO6–The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and
cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice.
PO7–Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of professional engineering solutions in societal and
environmental contexts and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
PO8–Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics, responsibilities and the norms of the engineering
practice.
PO9–Individual work and teamwork: Function effectively as an individual and as a member or leader of diverse teams as well
as in multidisciplinary settings.
PO10–Communication: Communicate effectively about complex engineering activities with the engineering community and
with society at large. Be able to comprehend and write effective reports, design documentation, make effective presentations and
give and receive clear instructions.
PO11–Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management
principles and apply these to one’s own work as a member or a leader of a team to manage projects in multidisciplinary
environments.
PO12–Life-long learning: Recognize the need for and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent, life-long
learning in the broadest context of technological change.
31 Knowledge Profile (WK)
WK1: A systematic, theory-based understanding of the natural sciences applicable to the discipline.
WK2: Conceptually-based mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics and formal aspects of computer and information science
to support analysis and modeling applicable to the discipline.
WK3: A systematic, theory-based formulation of engineering fundamentals required in the engineering discipline.
WK4: Engineering specialist knowledge that provides theoretical frameworks and bodies of knowledge for the accepted practice
areas in the engineering discipline; much is at the forefront of the discipline.
WK5: Knowledge that supports engineering design in a practice area.
WK6: Knowledge of engineering practice (technology) in the practice areas in the engineering discipline.
WK7: Comprehension of the role of engineering in society and identified issues in engineering practice in the discipline: ethics
and the professional responsibility of an engineer to public safety; the impacts of engineering activity: economic, social, cultural,
environmental and sustainability.
WK8: Engagement with selected knowledge in the research literature of the discipline.
32 Range of Complex Engineering Problem Solving
Complex Engineering Problems have characteristic WP1 and some or all of WP2 to WP7:
WP1–Depth of knowledge required: Cannot be resolved without in-depth engineering knowledge at the level of one or more
of K3, K4, K5, K6 or K8 which allows a fundamentals-based, first principles analytical approach
WP2–Range of conflicting requirements: Involve wide-ranging or conflicting technical, engineering and other issues
WP3–Depth of analysis required: Have no obvious solution and require abstract thinking, originality in analysis to formulate
suitable models
WP4–Familiarity of issues: Involve infrequently encountered issues
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WP5–Extent of applicable codes: Are outside problems encompassed by standards and codes of practice for professional
engineering
WP6–Extent of stakeholder involvement and conflicting requirements: Involve diverse groups of stakeholders with widely
varying needs
WP7–Interdependence: Are high level problems including many component parts or sub-problems
33 Range of Complex Engineering Activities
Attribute Complex activities means (engineering) activities or projects that have some or all of the following characteristics:
EA1–Range of resources: Involve the use of diverse resources (and for this purpose resources include people, money,
equipment, materials, information and technologies)
EA2–Level of interaction: Require resolution of significant problems arising from interactions between wide-ranging or
conflicting technical, engineering or other issues
EA3–Innovation: Involve creative use of engineering principles and research based knowledge in novel ways
EA4–Consequences for society and the environment: Have significant consequences in a range of contexts, characterized by
difficulty of prediction and mitigation
EA5–Familiarity: Can extend beyond previous experiences by applying principles-based approaches
34 Social & Moral Capital
Our promises are based on the three cardinal principles:
(a) What we do believe (b) What we do practice, and (c) What we will promote
However, students are advised to undertake the following commitments for moral development.
1. To be punctual and attentive in class 8. Try to follow and review day to day 15. To be sincere for class preparation
2. To maintain inclusive learning class 16. Do not forget to switch-off the
environment 9. To avoid conspiracy cellphone in class
3. To ensure mutual respect 10. To prioritize honesty & faith 17. Do not forget to carry course pack
4. To be cooperative in group learning. 11. To be motivated for asking question and learning stuffs in class
5. To be innovative and Creative and encourage feedback 18. To maintain loyalty and trust to the
6. To follow dress code and wearing 12. To develop attitude for speaking in university
ID card English 19. Must avoid unfairmeans and
7. To be always proactive 13. Do not ignore to carry out any plagiarism in exam, reports and
assignments or commitments assignments
14. To be clean and decent in all levels. 20. Must maintain eco-friendly
environment in the campus.