Introduction to Power Electronics

by D. Fewson

Overview

Building on solid state device and electromagnetic contributions to the series, this text book introduces modern power electronics, that is the application of semiconductor devices to the control and conversion of electrical power. The increased availability of solid state power switches has created a very rapid expansion in applications, from the relatively low power control of domestic equipment, to high power control of industrial processes and very high power control along transmission lines. This text provides a comprehensive introduction to the entire range of devices and examines their applications, assuming only the minimum mathematical and electronic background. It covers a full year's course in power electronics. Numerous exercises, worked examples and self assessments are included to facilitate self study and distance learning.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780080535111
Publisher:	Butterworth-Heinemann
Publication date:	03/27/1998
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	208
File size:	7 MB

Table of Contents

The power electronic system * D.C. to D.C. choppers * A.C. to D.C. thyristor phase controlled rectifiers * D.C. to A.C. inverters * A.C. to A.C. voltage regulators * D.C. link inverter * Switched-mode power supplies * Power electronic switches * References.