KERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT – CERRO COSO COLLEGE

RET C213 COURSE OUTLINE OF RECORD

  1. DISCIPLINE AND COURSE NUMBER:
    RET C213
  2. COURSE TITLE:
    Introduction to Power Electronics and Logic Systems
  3. SHORT BANWEB TITLE:
    Power Electronics/Logic
  4. COURSE AUTHOR:
    Buxamusa, Adnan
  5. COURSE SEATS:
    -
  6. COURSE TERMS:
    70 = Fall; 30 = Spring; 50 = Summer
  7. CROSS-LISTED COURSES:
  8. PROPOSAL TYPE:
    CC New Course
  9. START TERM:
    70 = Fall, 2012
  10. C-ID:
    N
  11. CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION:
    This course explains principles of power electronics components and their circuit applications and functions. Students also obtain an understanding of timing and digital logic principles, the basics of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and their applications within the renewable energy industry. The course emphasizes safety aspects of working with high-power devices by covering the principles of proper grounding/bonding, arc-over and the proper use of personal protective equipment and test gear.

  12. GRADING METHOD

    Default:
    S = Standard Letter Grade
    Optional:
    P = Pass/No Pass;A = Audit
  13. TOTAL UNITS:
    3

  14. INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS / UNITS & HOURS:

    Method
    Min Units
    Min Hours
    Lecture
    2
    36
    Lab
    1
    54
    Activity
    0
    0
    Open Entry/Open Exit
    0
    0
    Volunteer Work Experience
    0
    0
    Paid Work Experience
    0
    0
    Non Standard
    0
    0
    Non-Standard Hours Justification:

  15. REPEATABILITY

    Type:
    Non-Repeatable Credit
  16. MATERIALS FEE:
    No
  17. CREDIT BY EXAM:
    No
  18. CORE MISSION APPLICABILITY:
    Associate Degree Applicable (AA/AS);Certificate of Achievement (COA);Career Technical Education (CTE)
  19. STAND-ALONE:
    Yes

  20. PROGRAM APPLICABILITY

    Required:
    Renewable Energy Technology (AS Degree Program)
    Renewable Energy Technology - Entry Level Wind Energy Technician (Certificate of Achievement)
    Elective:

  21. GENERAL EDUCATION APPLICABILITY

    Local:
    IGETC:
    CSU:
    UC Transfer Course:
    CSU Transfer Course:

  22. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to

    1. Define and demonstrate the appropriate instrumentation and safe usage of industrial control systems.
    2. Identify the hazards of arc-over/arc-flash around high voltage and industrial power generating systems during operation and maintenance.
    3. Define and differentiate different types of power semiconductor devices.
    4. Explain DC to AC inverters.
    5. Explain the hazards of working with power electronics and mitigating them through the adoption of Safe Operating Practices (SOPs) and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and choice of the correct test instrumentation.

  23. REQUISITES

    Prerequisite:

    INSF C070
    and
    RET C115

  24. DETAILED TOPICAL OUTLINE:

    Lecture:

    A.  Basics of semiconductor theory
            1.  What is a semiconductor (atomic structure and position in periodic table)
            2.  N- and P-type semiconductor doping and electron band-gap energy
            3.  The     PN junction and diode construction
            4.  The diode I-V curve
            5.  Diode operation in forward bias
            6.  Diode operation in reverse bias and breakdown voltage
            7.  Using diodes as rectifiers
            8.  Using zener diodes as voltage regulators
            9.  Silicon controlled rectifier (SCR) characteristics and operation
          10.  NPN Bipolar junction transistor (BJT) construction and common emitter operation

    B.  Power Semiconductors
            1.  Power Diode
            2.  Power Thyristor (SCR)
            3.  Power TRIAC
            4.  Power Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT)
            5.  Power Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor (MOSFET)
            6.  Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT)

    C.  Types of Power Electronic Circuits
            1.  Diode rectifiers
            2.  AC-DC converters (controlled rectifiers)
            3.  AC-AC converters (AC voltage controllers)
            4.  DC-DC converters (DC choppers)
            5.  DC-AC converters (inverters)
            6.  Static switches
            7.  3Ø Bridge rectifiers

    D.  Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs) around high-power circuits
            1.  Proper inspection and safe use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
            2.  Proper choice of test instrumentation
            3.  Hazards mitigation and SOPs for high power field work

    E.  DC Motors, their Controls and Operating Modes
            1.  Characteristics of DC motors
            2.  Motoring
            3.  Dynamic braking
            4.  Four operating quadrants
            5.  3Ø drives
            6.  Overview of microcomputer control of DC drives

    F.  AC Motor Types and overview of their Controls
            1.  Types of AC drives (induction, synchronous)
            2.  Schematic overview of indirect vector control of AC induction motors
            3.  Schematic overview of volts/hertz control of synchronous motors

    G.  Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS)
            1.  Overview of FACTS and applicability
            2.  Role of switching power electronics in FACTS

    H.  Industrial control systems
            1.  What are control systems and how they control and monitor process variables
            2.  Different types control signals [analog and discrete] and the different signal control devices
            3.  Calibration of sensing and control instrumentation
            4.  Sensing signals for analog programmable controllers and digital programmable logic controllers (PLCs)

    Lab:

    A.      Safety — A re-iteration
                1. Proper test equipment selection and usage
                2. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) selection and usage
                3. Safe operating procedures (SOPs)

    B.      Semiconductor properties and applications
                1. Plot I-V curves for various control semiconductors (e.g. thyristor, triac, etc.)
                2. Determine breakdown voltage
                3. Transform AC power to DC power
                4. Drive control circuit using power semiconductors

    C.      Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
                1. Logic identification and logic flow
                2. Address association with components
                3. Programming the PLC
                4. Controlling circuit (e.g. motor start/stop and operation signals)

  25. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION--Course instructional methods may include but are not limited to

    1. Audiovisual;
    2. Demonstration;
    3. Discussion;
    4. Group Work;
    5. Instruction through examination or quizzing;
    6. Laboratory;
    7. Lecture;
    8. Library;
    9. Outside reading;
    10. Peer analysis, critique & feedback;
    11. Peer-to-peer instruction;
    12. Problem Solving;
    13. Project-based learning;
    14. Skills Development and Performance;

  26. OUT OF CLASS ASSIGNMENTS: Out of class assignments may include but are not limited to

    • Study personal notes taken during classroom lecture. • Study classroom handouts. • Collaborate with other classmates as teams to research on subject matter related to classroom learning using the library, internet, etc. For example, each team may be asked to devise a simple rectifier circuit with a smoothed output to meet stated parameters. • Team project. For example, the student teams may be asked to breadboard their rectifier circuit design from a previous assignment and show "proof-of-concept" while observing all relevant safe operating practices and proper use of personal protective equipment.

  27. METHODS OF EVALUATION: Assessment of student performance may include but is not limited to

    • Class discussion (Be active listener and participant in discussing lecture topics as needed for best learning comprehension.)
    • Oral and/or written presentation on assigned topics and/or team project. For example, students share in class their results of the "out-of-class assignment" that may pertain to devising a simple power rectifier circuit with smoothing.
    • Quizzes on topics covered in class &/or assigned study topics and homework.
    • Final Team Project. For example, the students may be asked to successfully demonstrate the following: "Wire an induction motor to produce a controlled rotary output."

  28. TEXTS, READINGS, AND MATERIALS: Instructional materials may include but are not limited to

    Textbooks
    Schultz, M. (2011) Grob's Basic Electronics, 11th Ed., McGraw-Hill
    Manuals
    Periodicals
    Software
    Other
  29. METHOD OF DELIVERY:
    Online with some required face-to-face meetings (“Hybrid”);Face to face;
  30. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
    Electronics;Engineering (Masters Required);Engineering Technology (Masters Required);Industrial Technology;Technology (Masters Required);

  31. APPROVALS:

    Origination Date
    09/30/2011
    Last Outline Revision
    02/24/2012
    Curriculum Committee Approval
    02/24/2012
    Board of Trustees
    05/03/2012
    State Approval
    UC Approval
    UC Approval Status
    CSU Approval
    70 = Fall 2012
    CSU Approval Status
    Approved
    IGETC Approval
    IGETC Approval Status
    CSU GE Approval
    CSU GE Approval Status