Abstract
Power electronics is a fast developing
technology within the electrical engineering field. This paper
presents the results and experiences gained from DesignOriented
Project Based Learning of switch-mode power supply
design within a power electronics course at the Technical
University of Denmark (DTU). Project-based learning (PBL) is
known to be a motivating and problem-centered teaching
method that not only places students at the core of the teaching
and learning activities but also gives students the ability to
transfer their acquired scientific knowledge into industrial
practices. Students are asked to choose a specification from
different power converter applications such as a fuel cell power
conditioning converter, a light-emitting diode (LED) driver or
a battery charger. Based upon their choice, the students select
topology, design magnetic components, calculate input/output
filters and design closed-loop controllers in order to fulfill the
requirements listed in the chosen specification; thereby
meeting the corresponding project’s goals. In this paper, the
course teaching plan and teaching methods are introduced, the
assessment method is analysed and feedback from the students
is studied.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Journal | I E E E Transactions on Education |
| Volume | 59 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Pages (from-to) | 32-38 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| ISSN | 0018-9359 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2016 |
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- Project-based learning
- Group work
- Power electronics
- DC-DC converters