Power Electronics Switches and Converters

Power Electronics: Switches and Converters explains the principles and practices of power electronics, electronic switches and converters with the support of illustration and worked examples, guiding the reader from theory to real-life application. Covering insights on industrial applications and practical aspects of power electronic devices and power converter systems, the book is intended for engineers, researchers and students in the field of power electronics who are interested in advanced control of power converters and the exploration of new applications of control theory.

Part 1 Semiconductor Switches 1. Philosophy of Power Control2. Power Diodes3. Transistor Power Switches4. Thyristors5. Notes6. Computer Simulations

Part 2 Power Converters7. Uncontrolled Rectifiers with Inductive Load8. Line-Frequency Phase-Controlled Rectifier9. C-Controllers10. Cycloconverters11. Control of Thyristors12. Choppers13. Switch-Mode Power Supplies14. Inverters15. Applications of Power Electronics

Electrical and, Electronics Engineers, researchers and Master studies in electrical engineering, electro mechanics, automation, Power system engineers

• Includes illustrated diagrams to cover up-to-date industry applications
• Provides in-depth, worked examples that support the understanding of discussed power electronics theory and applications
• Includes end-of-chapter evaluations to reinforce the acquired knowledge