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Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Module Code: EE5632-EE5664 Module Title: Power Electronics and Drives
Examiners: Dr Chun Sing Lai & Dr Mohamed Darwish Moderator: Prof Maysam Abbod

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Assessment assesses the specified learning outcomes outlined in the X x

modular/assessment block. Modular/assessment blocks are available at the
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Please list the module Learning outcomes that is assessed in this assignment

1) Comprehensive knowledge and the ability to apply concepts from electrical

and electronic engineering in complex problems in electric vehicle systems
and a critical awareness of new developments and the wider context of
engineering. (Link to AHEP4 M1)
2) Ability to formulate and critically evaluate complex problems involving
uncertain or incomplete data using data analytics in electric vehicle systems
design. (Link to AHEP4 M2)
3) Ability to select and apply modelling techniques and technologies for complex
problems in electric vehicle systems and discussing the limitations of the
techniques employed. (Link to AHEP4 M3)
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The structure of the assessment contains methods to assess: X x
• threshold level learning outcomes, (typically 40%)
• allow the student the ability to demonstrate standard problem solving and
reasoning skills. (typically 40%)
• to show a high level of academic understanding of complex issues and/or
problem solving skills(I.e. unseen problems requiring particular insight and/or
transfer of material to new contexts). (typically 20% of the final marks).

In case of group project:

Please detail how individual performance will be assessed (Group project assessment
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the presentation and written feedback needs to be provided. Please Provide:
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assignment brief.

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STUDENT FEEDBACK FORM

This pro-forma should be used to provide detailed feedback to students.

Module Code: Module Leader: Dr M. Darwish Marker: Dr C. S. Lai & Dr M. Darwish

EE5632/EE5664
Module Title: Power Electronics and Drives
Assessment Title: Design of Power Train System

Student Number: TPO ID:

Main objectives of the assessment: To perform detailed design, simulation and practical testing of EV charging
system.
Assessment Criteria Markers Feedback Grade
TASK 1: Speed control of DC and AC Motors
Produce a high-quality technical
report with relevant
introduction. (10%)

Demonstrate understanding of
different types of DC and AC
motors. (15%)

To produce speed torque

characteristics of shunt and
series DC motor / generator.
(15%)

Critically discussion of the

results, conclusions and using
relevant references. (10%).

TASK 2: Design and Simulation of Cascaded H-bridge Multilevel Inverter

Produce a high-quality technical

report with relevant
introduction. (10%)

Demonstrate understanding of
different types of DC/AC
inverter circuits. (15%)

Design and simulate multilevel

DC/AC inverter. (15%)
Critically discussion of the
results, conclusions and using
relevant references. (10%).

Please note: The University penalty system will be applied to any

work submitted late. This interim grade does not reflect any late
penalties that may be applied and is subject to approval by the Panel of
INTERIM GRADE
Examiners.
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Module Code: Module Leader: Assessors: Dr C. S. Lai & Dr M. Darwish

EE5632/EE5664 Dr M. Darwish
Module Title: Power Electronics and Drives
Assessment Title: Design of Power Train System Weighting: 40%

Main objectives of the assessment:

• To study the speed torque characteristics of shunt and series DC motor / generator
• To study the speed torque characteristics of induction motors
• To perform practical work and verify the characteristics of shunt DC motor / generator set (group
activity).
• To study different types of DC/AC inverter circuits
• To design and simulate multilevel DC/AC inverter circuit for electric vehicle system.

Brief Description of the assessment:

In this assignment the student will:
- Study the characteristics of various DC and AC motors.
- Study and perform simulation of DC/AC inverter circuits

Learning outcomes for the assessment: Assessment and marking criteria (including %
weights for parts/feedback criteria)
After completing this practical work, you should be
able to: The students will be required to:
− Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and TASK 1:
the ability to apply concepts from electronic
engineering in complex problems in power Produce a high-quality technical report with
electronics and drives and awareness of new relevant introduction. (10%)
developments and the wider context of Demonstrate understanding of different types of
engineering. DC and AC motors. (15%)
− Demonstrate the ability to select and apply Produce speed torque characteristics of shunt and
simulation and modelling techniques and series DC motor / generator. (15%)
technologies for complex problems in power Critically discussion of the results, conclusions
electronics and drive circuits and to discuss the and using relevant references. (10%)
limitations of any techniques used.
TASK 2:
Produce a high-quality technical report with
relevant introduction. (10%)
Demonstrate understanding of different types of
DC/AC inverter circuits. (15%)
Design and simulate multilevel DC/AC inverter.
(15%)
Critically discussion of the results, conclusions
and using relevant references. (10%).
Assessment method by which a student can demonstrate learning outcomes:
Submit a report that clearly reports the student’s work towards the exercise set out in the assignment
brief and provides conclusions on the work done.

Format for the assessment/coursework (Guidelines on the expected format and length of
submission):
You are required to submit a report executing the tasks in the assignment of a length of not more than 20
pages of A4 including all diagrams and tables, and typed using times new roman 12 point font. It should
be submitted via Wiseflow by the deadline provided to you. It should have a cover page with the title of
the assignment and your student number on it.

Submission Deadline: 31st March 2023

Distribution date to students: 1st March 2023

Indicative Reading List:

All the information you should need is contained in the assignment brief.

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Task1 (20%):

Theoretical and Practical Exercise: DC Motors

Shunt Motor

Figure 1 shows the circuit of a shunt DC motor/generator set.

Figure 1. A shunt DC motor/generator set

1. Set the supply motor voltage to 190 V DC. By varying the generator torque
from 0 to 3 N-m, record the following quantities in a table and plot the
generator torque: Speed, generator current, motor current, motor voltage and
generator voltage. Discuss and explain the results.
2. The percent change in speed from no load to full load is called "speed
regulation". It is computed by dividing the change in speed by the full load
speed. Compute the speed regulation for the DC shunt motor.

Speed (No load) − Speed (Full load)

% Speed Regulation = ∗ 100%
Speed (Full load)
3. As the load torque increases, did the motor's armature current increase in
inverse proportion to the motor's speed? Explain why this was or was not
expected.

Series Motor (Theoretical Exercise)

4. Sketch the Speed/Armature current and Speed/Torque characteristics of DC

series motor. Comment on the differences between DC shunt and DC series
motors.
Theoretical Exercise: Single Phase Induction Motor

5. Consider a single-phase induction motor with the following parameters:

Nominal voltage: 100 V, 4 pole, 50 Hz,

By varying the motor speed from 0 to 2,500 rpm, calculate the induced torque
against motor slip. Plot the graph and explain carefully the different operation
regions.

6. Having studied the characteristics of DC and AC Induction motor, which motor is more
applicable for electric vehicles? Explain.

TASK 2 Simulation (20%):

7. Design and simulate (on PSpice) cascaded H-bridge DC/AC multi level inverter which
can be used to drive the AC motor of electric vehicles. The total harmonic distortion
(THD) should not exceed 15% (before using any filters). You should decide how many
levels are required to achieve this THD.