Power Electronics, A First Course: Simulations and Laboratory Implementations

Power Electronics A First Course is a textbook for undergraduate electrical engineering students that covers fundamental concepts related to power electronics, including switching power-poles, switch-mode dc-dc converters, feedback controllers, diode rectifiers, power-factor-correction (PFC) circuits, switch-mode dc power supplies, soft-switching in dc-dc power converters, voltage and current requirements imposed by various power applications, dc and low-frequency sinusoidal ac voltages, thyristor converters, and the utility applications of harnessing energy from renewable sources. It is integrated with hardware experiments and simulation results, and the simulation files are available on a website associated with the textbook.

Format: Hardback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 19 December 2022
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Enabling students to understand power electronics systems as a single course within an integrated electric energy systems curriculum, Power Electronics A First Course provides comprehensive instruction on fundamental concepts related to power electronics. Beginning with an introductory chapter, the textbook delves into topics such as switching power poles, switch-mode DC-DC converters, and feedback controllers. The authors also cover diode rectifiers, power-factor-correction (PFC) circuits, and switch-mode DC power supplies.

Later chapters explore soft-switching in DC-DC power converters, voltage and current requirements imposed by various power applications, DC and low-frequency sinusoidal AC voltages, thyristor converters, and the utility applications of harnessing energy from renewable sources.

Uniquely integrated with hardware experiments and simulation results, Power Electronics A First Course stands as the only textbook of its kind. The simulation files are accessible through a website associated with the textbook, while the hardware experiments are available through a University of Minnesota startup at a low cost.

Within its pages, readers can expect to find detailed coverage of various power semiconductor devices, their switching characteristics, and their applications in power electronic systems. The book also provides a foundational understanding of common foundational units of various converters, their operation, and fundamental concepts of feedback control, illustrated through regulated DC-DC converters.

Furthermore, the textbook delves into basic concepts associated with magnetic circuits, enabling readers to develop a comprehensive understanding of inductors and transformers essential in power electronics. It addresses problems associated with hard switching and offers insights into various design considerations and tradeoffs.

By providing a comprehensive and practical approach to power electronics, Power Electronics A First Course equips undergraduate electrical engineering students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in this field. Whether they are aspiring engineers, researchers, or professionals seeking to advance their understanding of power electronics, this textbook serves as an invaluable resource.

Weight: 786g
Dimension: 186 x 261 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119818564
Edition number: 2 ed