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Course Outlines

Summer 2026 - MSE 353 D100

Power Electronics and Electric Machinery (4)

Class Number: 3848

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 11 – Aug 10, 2026: Mon, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
    Surrey

    May 11 – Aug 10, 2026: Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
    Surrey

  • Prerequisites:

    MSE 251 (previously ENSC 226).

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

3-phase circuits, power quality, and transformers, Characteristic of power semiconductor devices, Line frequency controlled rectifiers, Buck, boost, and buck-boost dc-dc power converters, Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) techniques, Voltage source inverters and full-bridge topology, Introduction to dc machines, Introduction to stepper motors, Introduction to induction motors, Introduction to synchronous machines. Students with credit for SEE 331 may not take MSE 353 for further credit.

COURSE DETAILS:

  • Introduction to DC-DC converters, Operation and Modes
  • Review of Transformers
  • Isolated DC-DC Converters
  • AC-DC converters:  design, line frequency rectification and smoothing
  • Review of Three-Phase AC Power
  • DC-AC Inverters
  • PWM and SVM
  • DC Machines and Drives
  • Brushless DC (BLDC) drives
  • Induction Motor drives (Three Phase Inverter drives only)

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

An understanding of essential material in electrical power for Mechatronics Engineers, with a focus on Robotics, Transport, Manufacturing Industry and Extraction Industry. Ability to identify systems, perform appropriate analysis and develop initial designs. 

Grading

  • Short Quiz - Circuits Review 5%
  • Exercises and Designs - Laboratory/Simulation-based Reports 25%
  • Quiz 1 10%
  • Mid Term 20%
  • Quiz 2 10%
  • Final Exam (In Person in Exam Period) 30%

NOTES:

The course uses a comprehensive 'Formula Book' provided by Professor Palmer. 

REQUIREMENTS:

There will be five 'Labs' based on in person Experiments. These will be conducted in groups of  2 or max 3. Indivdual Reports based on experimental results and design and simulations.  (Two such groups may share simulations and designs, to be noted on the reports.)  All members of such groups (and pairs of groups if wanted) must be in the same Lab Section, to ensure the same shared results, equipment, guidance and TA advice. 

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

MUR: Mohan, Undeland and Robins, Power Electronics 3rd Edn, Wiley (Covers most of the course material in great depth)

M-Intro; Mohan, Power Electronics a First Course, Wiley (A good text to compliment the lectures, but misses some topics which are in a second book).

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

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RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.