Module manager: Dr Ben Chong
Email: B.Chong@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2025/26
ELEC2530 - Power Electronics
This module is not approved as a discovery module
This module is for students to develop their literacy in analysing the fundamental methods of power conversion using several power electronic circuits and the principle of controlling them. The module also develops knowledge on several of their operating limits such as power losses and their effects on the power quality.
This module has the following objectives:
- To develop the appropriate analytical skills and knowledge to design electrical power converters
- To develop an understanding of power electronic conversion techniques, including the basic converters (DC-DC, AC-DC and DC-AC).
- To learn the methods of circuit analysis applicable to switched mode circuits, and gain familiarity with the properties of the relevant semiconductor devices.
- To gain an understanding of the fundamental principles of single-phase AC circuits and connections, voltage and current phasor analysis and real and reactive power calculations.
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes:
1. Apply knowledge of mathematics and engineering principles to the solution of complex power electronics problems. Some of the knowledge will be at the forefront of power electronics.
2. Analyse complex power electronics problems to reach substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics and engineering principles.
3. Select and apply appropriate analytical techniques to model complex power electronics problems, recognising the limitations of the techniques employed.
4. Select and use technical literature and other sources of information to address broadly-defined power electronics problems.
5. Apply an integrated or systems approach to the solution of complex power electronics problems.
6. Analyse the societal impact of solutions to broadly-defined power electronics problems.
7. Use practical laboratory and workshop skills to investigate broadly-defined power electronics problems.
8. Select and apply appropriate materials, equipment, engineering technologies and processes.
9. Plan and record self-learning and development.
Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills:
a) Application of science, mathematics and/or engineering principles
b) Problem analysis
c) Application of computational and analytical techniques
d) Searching and using technical literature
e) Integrated systems approach
f) Sustainability
g) Practical and workshop skills
h) Technical awareness of engineering materials, equipment, technologies, and processes
i) Lifelong learning
- Characteristics of power devices
- DC-DC converters
- AC Current, Voltage and Power
- Effects of power electronics on AC power
- Rectifiers (AC-DC converters)
- Inverters (DC-AC converters
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| Practical | 6 | 2 | 12 |
| Seminar | 36 | 1 | 36 |
| Independent online learning hours | 26 | ||
| Private study hours | 122 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 52 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200 | ||
Students studying ELEC modules will receive formative feedback in a variety of ways, including the use of self-test quizzes on Minerva, practice questions/worked examples and (where appropriate) through verbal interaction with teaching staff and/or post-graduate demonstrators.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| In-course Assessment | In-class Test 1 | 20 |
| In-course Assessment | In-class Test 2 | 20 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 40 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 3.0 Hrs 0 Mins | 60 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 60 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
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Last updated: 28/04/2025
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