Reliability of Power Electronic Converter Systems outlines current research into the scientific modeling, experimentation, and remedial measures for advancing the reliability, availability, system robustness, and maintainability of Power Electronic Converter Systems (PECS) at different levels of complexity.
Drawing on the experience of an international team of experts the book introduces reliability engineering in power electronic converter systems, and goes on to cover a range of topics including:
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anomaly detection and remaining life prediction for power electronics;
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reliability of DC-link capacitors in power electronic converters;
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reliability of power electronics packaging; modeling for life-time prediction of power semiconductor modules;
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minimization of DC-link capacitance in power electronic converter systems;
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wind turbine systems;
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smart control strategies for improved reliability of power electronics systems;
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lifetime modelling;
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power module lifetime test and state monitoring; tools for performance and reliability analysis of power electronics systems;
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fault tolerant adjustable speed drive systems;
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mission profile oriented reliability design in wind turbine and photovoltaic systems;
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reliability of power conversion systems in photovoltaic applications;
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power supplies for computers; and high-power converters.
This title is essential reading for any researchers, professionals and students working with power electronics and their applications.
Preface
Chapter 1 : Reliability Engineering in Power Electronic Converter Systems
Chapter 2 : Anomaly Detection and Remaining Life Prediction for Power Electronics
Chapter 3 : Reliability of DC-Link Capacitors in Power Electronic Converters
Chapter 4 : Reliability of Power Electronic Packaging
Chapter 5 : Modelling for The Lifetime Prediction of Power Semiconductor Modules
Chapter 6 : Minimization of DC-Link Capacitance in Power Electronic Converter Systems
Chapter 7 : Wind Turbine Systems
Chapter 8 : Active Thermal Control for Improved Reliability of Power Electronics Systems
Chapter 9 : Lifetime Modeling and Prediction of Power Devices
Chapter 10 : Power Module Lifetime Test and State Monitoring
Chapter 11 : Stochastic Hybrid Systems Models for Performance and Reliability Analysis of Power Electronic Systems
Chapter 12 : Fault-Tolerant Adjustable Speed Drive Systems
Chapter 13 : Mission Profile-Oriented Reliability Design in Wind Turbine and Photovoltaic Systems
Chapter 14 : Reliability of Power Conversion Systems in Photovoltaic Applications
Chapter 15 : Reliability of Power Supplies for Computers
Chapter 16 : High-Power Converters
References
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