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.

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

Part 1 Semiconductor Switches 1. Philosophy of Power Control 2. Power Diodes 3. Transistor Power Switches 4. Thyristors 5. Notes 6. Computer Simulations

Part 2 Power Converters 7. Uncontrolled Rectifiers with Inductive Load 8. Line-Frequency Phase-Controlled Rectifier 9. C-Controllers 10. Cycloconverters 11. Control of Thyristors 12. Choppers 13. Switch-Mode Power Supplies 14. Inverters 15. Applications of Power Electronics