NORTH HORR TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL COLLEGEE
P. O. BOX 200– 50600, MARSABIT
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
SCHEMES OF WORK
NAME: SAMMY MALINGU CLASS: DEE……… NO. OF STUDENTS: ……. …….. SUBJECT: Power Electronics
TERM: Three DATE OF PREPARATION:20/05/2025 DATE OF REVISION: 11 June 2025
W NO. OF LESSO SUBTOPIC/ OBJECTIVES KEY POINTS REF/ AIDS REMARKS/
K PERIOD N LESSON TITLE DATE WHEN
S TOPIC TAUGHT
Power Semiconductor Introduction to power Explain the basics of Definition of Textbook, datasheets,
Devices electronics and power electronics and power device samples
semiconductor devices identify common electronics,
Lesson 1 semiconductor overview of
devices. devices: SCR,
DIAC, TRIAC,
MOSFET, IGBT
Power Semiconductor Construction and Describe construction, Internal Whiteboard, charts,
Devices characteristics of SCR, DIAC, operation and construction, VI components
Lesson 2 TRIAC characteristics of key characteristics,
devices. triggering
methods
Advanced Semiconductor MOSFETs and IGBTs Explain the operation Structure, Power devices kit,
Devices and applications of switching oscilloscope
Lesson 1 power MOSFETs and behavior,
IGBTs. comparison
with BJTs
Lesson 2
Advanced Semiconductor Gate Turn-Off Thyristors Understand the GTO, LASCR, Textbook, handouts
Devices and other special devices function of GTOs and SUS, SBS:
other thyristor types. definitions and
applications
Lesson 1
Inverter Circuits Single phase and three- Describe inverter Bridge circuits, Simulation software,
phase inverters operation and output PWM inverter models
waveforms. techniques,
inverter output
Lesson 2 Inverter Circuits Voltage and current source Differentiate voltage Basic topology, Circuit diagrams,
inverters vs. current source applications, reference book
inverters. steady-state
output
Cyclo-converters Cyclo-converter operation Explain operation of Single-phase AC signal generator,
cyclo-converters. and three- textbook
Lesson 1
phase types,
waveforms
Cyclo-converters Applications of cyclo- Identify uses of cyclo- Speed control, Case study examples,
converters converters in industry. frequency videos
Lesson 2 changers,
induction
heating
Lesson 1 DC and AC Drives DC motor drives and speed Discuss control Speed-torque DC motor kit,
controllers methods for DC drives. characteristics, oscilloscope
chopper control
DC and AC Drives AC motor drives and Explain the use of V/f control, AC drive trainer,
Lesson 2 frequency sources inverters for AC motor high frequency reference book
control. power sources
Lesson 1 Heating Systems High frequency heating Understand induction Induction Lab equipment,
systems and dielectric heating. heating, demonstration kit
dielectric
properties, UPS
Lesson 2 Heating Systems Solar heating and resistance Describe operation Solar panels, Solar heater demo, notes
heating systems and maintenance of resistive coils,
solar and resistive applications
systems.
Lesson 1 Review and Assessment Revision of all topics Review and reinforce All major topics Summary sheets,
key concepts. overview and flashcards
Q&A
Review and Assessment Exams and final assessment Assess learners' Written exam, Exam paper, lab tasks
Lesson 2 understanding. practical
evaluation
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