Power Converters, Drives, and Control for Sustainable Applications

This groundbreaking reference work sets the standard for engineers, students, and professionals working with power converters, drives, and controls, offering the scientific community a way to combat sustainable operations. It covers switched-mode converters, electrical machines, and dynamic models of switched-mode converters, with advanced techniques in closed-loop control.

Format: Hardback
Length: 350 pages
Publication date: 31 October 2022
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

This comprehensive reference work, written and edited by a team of esteemed experts in the field, establishes a groundbreaking benchmark for engineers, students, and professionals engaged in the realm of power converters, drives, and controls. It serves as a vital resource for the scientific community, providing a pathway toward addressing sustainable operations. The future of energy and power generation is undoubtedly intricate, characterized by a rising demand for cleaner energy and electric vehicles (EVs). This surge in demand necessitates an increase in the utilization of power converters. Part one of this book delves into the realm of switched-mode converters, emphasizing their significance and addressing various aspects such as the need for power converters, their topologies, principles of operation, steady-state performance, and diverse applications. Conventional topologies like buck, boost, buck-boost converters, inverters, multilevel inverters, and derived topologies are explored in depth, showcasing their applications in fuel cells, photovoltaics (PVs), and EVs.

Part two of this text focuses on electrical machines and converters utilized in EV applications. It addresses key standards, charging infrastructure, and wireless charging methodologies, ensuring the seamless integration of electric vehicles into modern society. The final section delves into the dynamic model of switched-mode converters. In any DC-DC converter, it is crucial to regulate the output voltage according to specific requirements. Various control strategies have been developed, with the popular method involving the duty cycle of the switch maintained at a constant switching frequency. This part of the book provides a concise review of conventional control theory and builds upon it to introduce advanced techniques in closed-loop control of switch mode power converters (SMPC), including sliding mode control and passivity-based control.

By encompassing a wide range of topics and employing a rigorous scientific approach, this reference work serves as a valuable tool for professionals, researchers, and students seeking to advance their knowledge and expertise in power converters, drives, and controls. Its comprehensive coverage and insightful analysis contribute to the ongoing efforts toward sustainable operations and the development of a more environmentally friendly and efficient energy landscape.

Weight: 666g
ISBN-13: 9781119791911