M.E. (Power Electronics and Drives)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

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M.E. Power Electronics and Drives or Master of Engineering in Power Electronics and Drives is a postgraduate Power Electronics course. The power electronics design suite provides easy-to-use tools for electrical, thermal, electromagnetic, electromechanical, circuit, control and system design.  Course helps to provide an up-to-date and dynamic course in Power Electronics and Drives, and their applications. This specialisation combines state-of-the-art technologies with conventional technologies, for example power semiconductor devices, electronics, electro-magnetic, digital signal processors, and control theory, EMC and energy technology. The themes for the study in Power Electronics and Drives provide you with in-depth understanding of the technologies and scientific disciplines involved in electric energy conversion by means of power electronic converters and electric machines. 

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M.E. Power Electronics and Drives Eligibility                       

• B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent with minimum 55% marks
• Some reputed colleges and institutes conduct entrance examination for admission.

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M.E. Power Electronics and Drives Course Suitability

• The course is suitable to develop the analytical and critical powers for the development of hardware and software required for power electronics and drives.
• Candidates must have the ability to plan and undertake an individual project, interpersonal, communication and professional skills, power electronics or electrical machine drive systems and an understanding of how power electronics are applied within, key industries such as aerospace and power supply.

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M.E. Power Electronics and Drives Syllabus

Syllabus of Power Electronics and Drives as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

Sem. I
Sr. No.	Subjects of Study
1	Applied Mathematics for Electrical Engineers
2	Analysis of Electrical Machines
3	Analysis of Power Converters
4	Analysis of Inverters
5	Electromagnetic Field Computation and Modelling
6	Elective I
Sem. II
1	Solid State DC Drives
2	Solid State AC Drives
3	Special Electrical Machines
4	Microcontroller and DSP Based System Design
5	Elective II
6	Elective III
	Practical
1	Power Electronics and Drives Lab
Sem. III
1	Elective IV
2	Elective V
3	Elective VI
	Practical
1	Project (Phase I)
Sem. IV
1	Project (Phase II)

How is M.E. Power Electronics and Drives Course Beneficial?

• It is beneficial to provide a specialist education in power electronics and drives techniques, covering key fundamental principles along with modern applications and current practices.
• The course provides the knowledge enabling design, modelling, simulation and synthesis of power converter.

COURSE ELIGIBILITY

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B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent with minimum 55% marks