Power electronics (5 cr)
Code: ST00BH26-3016
General information
- Enrollment
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07.04.2025 - 21.04.2025
Registration for the implementation has begun.
- Timing
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01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 0 cr
- Virtual portion
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Distance learning
- Unit
- Department of Electrical Engineering, Building Services and Material Technology
- Campus
- Mikkeli Campus
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Seats
- 15 - 40
- Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering
- Teachers
- Tarmo Makkonen
- Teacher in charge
- Tarmo Makkonen
- Groups
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STMI22SMElectrical and Automation Engineering, part-time studies
- Course
- ST00BH26
Realization has 7 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 24 h 30 min.
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Thu 04.09.2025 time 16:30 - 20:00 (3 h 30 min) |
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Thu 18.09.2025 time 16:30 - 20:00 (3 h 30 min) |
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Fri 03.10.2025 time 08:00 - 11:30 (3 h 30 min) |
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Fri 10.10.2025 time 08:00 - 11:30 (3 h 30 min) |
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Thu 06.11.2025 time 16:30 - 20:00 (3 h 30 min) |
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Fri 21.11.2025 time 08:00 - 11:30 (3 h 30 min) |
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Fri 28.11.2025 time 08:00 - 11:30 (3 h 30 min) |
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Objective
After completing the course you know the power electronic devices and components. The course also covers the operation of frequency converters with drive circuit diagrams as well as the most important functions of various power electronic devices. Laboratory exercises make you familiar with power electronics components and controls.
Content
What components are used in power electronics and how do they work?
How do power electronic devices work?
How are frequency converters controlled?
Why is power electronics used?
Course material
Power Electronics Components; Jouko Niiranen
Electric Machines and Power Electronics Fundamentals; Aura, Tonteri
Power Electronics - Converters, Applications, and Design By Mohan, Undeland, & Robbins
Power Electronics: Computer Simulation, Analysis, and Education Using PSpice
Classroom Handouts
Study forms and methods
Lectures, exercises and electronic exam. Lectures and exercises as distance learning in the Teams environment. The exercises are partly guided and partly completed independently, and some of the exercises are returned and assessed. Electronic exam available at a pre-arranged time. The course can also be completed by applying for recognition of competence by presenting a substitute coursework.
RDI and work-related cooperation
no
Timing of exams and assignments
The exercises are divided into different subject areas and also include exercises to be returned and assessed.
Electronic exam available at a pre-arranged time.
International cooperation
no
Student workload
1 credit corresponds to 27.5 hours of work.
However, the amount of work depends on the study methods and from previous competence.
Course part description
Power electronics components
1- and 3-phase diode rectifiers
1- and 3-phase thyristor rectifiers
Principle and operation of the most typical switching topologies
Different applications of direct and alternating current
Analysis of the operation of different switching topologies by simulation
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
The returned practice assignments must be completed with approval.
At least the minimum score required for passing the electronic exam must be obtained.
Qualifications
Embedded electronics, Embedded automation