Fundamentals of Power Electronics
Fundamentals of Power Electronics
I. RATIONALE
Power Electronics finds extensive applications in domestic, commercial, industrial front and electric utilities
particularly in terms of efficient conversion, control and conditioning of electric power from its available input into
the desired electrical output form. This course will enable the diploma students to develop the knowledge and skill
sets of operating and testing different power electronic devices and their applications.
1. FA-TH represents average of two class tests of 30 marks each conducted during the semester.
2. If candidate is not securing minimum passing marks in FA-PR of any course then the candidate shall be
declared as "Detained" in that semester.
3. If candidate is not securing minimum passing marks in SLA of any course then the candidate shall be declared
as fail and will have to repeat and resubmit SLA work.
4. Notional Learning hours for the semester are (CL+LL+TL+SL)hrs.* 15 Weeks
5. 1 credit is equivalent to 30 Notional hrs.
6. * Self learning hours shall not be reflected in the Time Table.
7. * Self learning includes micro project / assignment / other activities.
Micro project
Build a power electronic circuit to produce variable voltage for a given application using following steps. 1)
Identify voltage range for a given application. 2) Select circuit components suitable for the identified voltage range. 3)
Connect circuit components to build power electronic circuit controlling voltage. 4) Test the circuit for the production
of variable voltage. 5) Prepare a report on the circuit built and submit the same.
Prepare a report on commercial or industrial applications of power electronics devices by performing following
activities. 1) Identify 3 to 5 relevant applications. 2) Visit site and understand role of power electronic devices in
identified applications. 3) Write the specifications of major components in the applications. 4) Prepare block diagram
or process flow diagram of the applications.
Prepare a report on the ratings/specifications and applications of various power electronic devices. 1) Select any 3
to 5 power electronic devices. 2) Visit manufacturers’ site or official websites of power electronic devices
Assignment
Note :
Above is just a suggestive list of microprojects and assignments; faculty must prepare their own bank of
microprojects, assignments, and activities in a similar way.
The faculty must allocate judicial mix of tasks, considering the weaknesses and / strengths of the student in
acquiring the desired skills.
If a microproject is assigned, it is expected to be completed as a group activity.
SLA marks shall be awarded as per the continuous assessment record.
If the course does not have associated SLA component, above suggestive listings is applicable to Tutorials
and maybe considered for FA-PR evaluations.
X. ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGIES/TOOLS
30 Marks of Theory FA shall be obtained from an average mark of two unit tests (each of 30 marks) held in the
semester. At least 2 COs should be covered in each unit test.
Continuous assessment shall be based on process and product related performance indicators and laboratory
experiences. Each practical shall be assessed for 25 marks considering 60% weightage to process and 40% weightage
to product.
Rubrics of continuous assessment of practical, including performance indicators, shall be designed by concerned
course teacher.
End semester, theory summative assessment of 70 marks shall be based on offline mode of written examination.
End semester, practical summative assessment of 25 marks shall be based on student’s performance in end
semester practical exam.
Teachers are requested to check the creative common license status/financial implications of the suggested
online educational resources before use by the students
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