Module Details
| Module Code: |
TRON C4603 |
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Module Title:
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Power Electronics for Biomedical Systems
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Title:
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Power Electronics for Biomedical Systems
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| Module Level:: |
8 |
| Module Coordinator: |
Cathal Nolan
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| Module Author:: |
Darren Kavanagh
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| Module Description: |
The aim of this module is to provide the student with knowledge and understanding in relation to power electronics for biomedical applications, circuits, and systems. The module focuses on the operation of power semiconductor switches, line frequency rectification of ac to dc, analysis of switch-mode converters dc to dc, finally, covering different power sources, energy harvesting principles, and associated circuits for medical devices.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Demonstrate the operation of different power semiconductor switches. |
| LO2 |
Examine line frequency rectification of ac to dc. |
| LO3 |
Analyse switch mode converters dc to dc. |
| LO4 |
Categorise the different power sources, energy harvesting principles, and associated circuits for medical devices. |
| Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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| No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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| Indicative Content |
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Power semiconductor switches:
(i) Diodes,
(ii) Thyristors,
(iii) Bipolar Junction Transistors,
(iv) Metal-Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistors,
(v) Gate-Turn-Off Thyristors,
(vi) Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors,
(vii) MOS-controlled Thyristors,
(viii) Drive and Snubber circuits,
(ix) SiC and GaN wide-bandgap (WBG) semiconductor technologies.
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Line frequency rectification of ac to dc:
(i) Diode rectifiers (uncontrolled dc),
(ii) Phase-controlled rectifiers and inverters (controlled dc).
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Switch-mode converters dc to dc:
(i) Control of dc-dc converters,
(ii) Step-down (Buck) converter,
(iii) Step-up (Boost) converter,
(iv) Cúk dc-dc converter,
(v) Full bridge dc-dc converter,
(vi) Comparison of dc-dc converters.
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Power sources and harvesting principles and circuits:
(i) Battery types, chemistries, performance characteristics,
(ii) Battery management systems and recharger circuits,
(iii) Energy harvesting principles and circuits for medical devices.
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Continuous Assessment | 20.00% |
| Practical | 20.00% |
| End of Module Formal Examination | 60.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
| End of Module Formal Examination |
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| Reassessment Requirement |
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
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SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Category |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
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Contact |
Delivery will consist of lectures/tutorial sessions. |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Laboratory |
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Contact |
Delivery will consist of practical sessions using measurement and test equipment and computational environments (modelling and simulation). |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Independent Learning |
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Non Contact |
Reading, assignments, study, tutorials, applied laboratory experiments and exercises. |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
5.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Ned Mohan, William P. Robbins, Tore M. Undeland. Power Electronics: Converters, Applications and Design, 3rd (Media Enhanced). John Wiley & Sons, [ISBN: 978-047142908].
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| This module does not have any other resources |
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