Hiroshima University Syllabus

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Japanese
Academic Year 2025Year School/Graduate School Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering (Master's Course) Division of Advanced Science and Engineering Electrical, Systems, and Control Engineering Program
Lecture Code WSG30501 Subject Classification Specialized Education
Subject Name 電気システム制御特別講義E
Subject Name
(Katakana)
デンキシステムセイギョトクベツコウギイー
Subject Name in
English
Special Lecture on Electrical, Systems, and Control Engineering E
Instructor See the class timetable.,SASAKI YUTAKA
Instructor
(Katakana)
ジュギョウジカンワリヲサンショウ,ササキ ユタカ
Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 1st-Year,  First Semester,  Intensive
Days, Periods, and Classrooms (Int) Inte
Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details)
Face-to-face
Lecture 
Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week   Language of Instruction J : Japanese
Course Level 5 : Graduate Basic
Course Area(Area) 25 : Science and Technology
Course Area(Discipline) 11 : Electrical, Systems, and Control Engineering
Eligible Students
Keywords Power electronics, power systems, electrical equipment control 
Special Subject for Teacher Education   Special Subject  
Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
 
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
 
Class Objectives
/Class Outline
Power electronics devices composed of semiconductor devices, which theoretically enable power conversion with no loss, are widely used in modern society, ranging from household electrical appliances to industrial applications and power system applications. In this lecture, we will confirm the characteristics of semiconductors used in power electronics devices, introduce the characteristics and control methods of various power conversion circuits and their applications, and aim to enable students to correctly discuss power conversion technology. 
Class Schedule 1. Introduction to Power Electronics
2. Types and Characteristics of Power Semiconductor Devices
3. Electrical Theory for Instantaneous Values of Electrical Quantities
4. Types and Operating Principles of Externally Excited Rectifier Circuits
5. Types and Operating Principles of Externally Excited Inverters
6. Operating Principles of Self-Excited Inverters
7. Operating Principles of PWM Inverters
8. Types and Operating Principles of DC Chopper Circuits
9. DC-DC Converters and Their Operating Principles
10. Resonant Converters and Their Operating Principles
11. Applications to Solar Power Generation Systems
12. Applications to Wind Power Generation Systems
13. Applications to Power System Control
14. Variable Speed Control of Electric Motors
15. Variable Speed Control of AC Motors

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This course is offered as an intensive course and is scheduled on 1st-3rd September this year. 
Text/Reference
Books,etc.
Lecture materials will be distributed for each session. 
PC or AV used in
Class,etc.
Handouts, Microsoft Teams, moodle
(More Details) Lecture materials will be distributed for each session. 
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review
It is recommended that students review the basic knowledge of power systems and power electronics covered in undergraduate lectures. 
Requirements  
Grading Method Report Assignment 
Practical Experience  
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it  
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Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching. 
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