Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
1EEE521ADVANCED STATIC POWER CONVERSION0+0+03617.06.2026

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Master's Degree
Department / Program ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course This course aims to equip graduate students with advanced knowledge regarding the protection, thermal management, and complex control of power semiconductor devices. Students will develop the expertise to design robust conversion systems, perform harmonic analysis, and implement advanced voltage control strategies.
Course Content The course covers the utilization and protection of power semiconductor devices, transient thermal impedance, and overcurrent/overvoltage protection methods. It addresses fuse-device coordination, reactive power and harmonic analysis in AC/DC converters, the design of forced commutation circuits in inverters and choppers, and advanced methods for harmonic elimination and voltage control in inverter topologies.
Course Methods and Techniques Lectures; Simulation & Modeling; Problem Solving; Project-Based Learning; Literature Review; Discussion
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Asist Prof.Dr. Ali Osman ARSLAN https://akbis.gantep.edu.tr/detay/?A_ID=51709_doktor-ogretim-uyesi_ali-osman-arslan aoarslan@gantep.edu.tr
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof. ALİ OSMAN ARSLAN
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Mohan, N., Undeland, T. M., & Robbins, W. P. Power Electronics: Converters, Applications, and Design. Wiley.
Rashid, M. H. Power Electronics: Circuits, Devices, and Applications. Pearson.
Baliga, B. J. Fundamentals of Power Semiconductor Devices. Springer.
Arrillaga, J., & Watson, N. R. Power System Harmonics. Wiley
Wu, B. High-Power Converters and AC Drives. IEEE Press/Wiley.
Gieras, J. F. Power Electronics Technology and Applications
Course Notes Lecture notes are shared with students as slides at the beginning of the semester.
https://akbis.gantep.edu.tr/detay/ ?A_ID=51709_dr-ogruyesi_ali-osman-arslan
Documents https://akbis.gantep.edu.tr/detay/ ?A_ID=51709_dr-ogruyesi_ali-osman-arslan
Assignments https://akbis.gantep.edu.tr/detay/ ?A_ID=51709_dr-ogruyesi_ali-osman-arslan
Exams https://akbis.gantep.edu.tr/detay/ ?A_ID=51709_dr-ogruyesi_ali-osman-arslan


Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Project 1 % 20
Final examination 1 % 40
Total
3
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Weekly lecture hours 14 3 42
Reading Activities 14 3 42
Internet browsing, library work 14 1 14
Material design, application 4 5 20
Report preparation 1 20 20
Midterm and midterm exam preparation 1 10 10
Final exam and preparation for the final exam 1 30 30
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 6 178

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Yüksek performanslı uygulamalar için uygun güç yarı iletken cihazlarını analiz eder ve seçer.
2 Design and calculate protection circuits for overcurrent and overvoltage scenarios.
3 Model transient thermal impedance to ensure reliable operation under load.
4 Perform fuse-device coordination to prevent cascading system failures.
5 Analyze harmonic content and reactive power in complex AC/DC converters.
6 Design forced commutation circuits for advanced inverter and chopper topologies.
7 Implement and evaluate harmonic elimination and voltage control strategies.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to Advanced Power Conversion Lecture notes / Slides
2 Advanced utilization of power semiconductor devices Lecture notes / Slides
3 Transient thermal impedance and modeling Lecture notes / Slides
4 Overcurrent protection methods Lecture notes / Slides
5 Overvoltage protection strategies Lecture notes / Slides
6 Fuse-device coordination techniques Lecture notes / Slides
7 Reactive power analysis in AC/DC converters Lecture notes / Slides
8 Midterm Examination
9 Harmonic analysis in AC/DC converters Lecture notes / Slides
10 Design of forced commutation circuits in inverters Lecture notes / Slides
11 Design of forced commutation circuits in choppers Lecture notes / Slides
12 Harmonic elimination techniques in inverters Lecture notes / Slides
13 Voltage control strategies in inverters Lecture notes / Slides
14 Project presentations and system design review Project materials

 
Sustainable Development Goals
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4
All 5 5 3 4
C1 5 5 3 4
C2 4 5 3 4
C3 4 4 3 4
C4 5 4 2 4
C5 5 5 2 4
C6 5 5 4 4
C7 5 5 4 4

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