Bøger af Blair Cole

Power electronics refers to a subfield of electrical engineering concerned with processing of high voltages and currents in order to deliver power that supports a variety of needs. It encompasses a multidisciplinary study of various concepts in physics, including electrical motors, semiconductor physics, electromagnetic devices, mechanical actuators, and control systems. It is concerned with designing, controlling, and transforming power into an electric form through a power electronic system. The main component of power electronic system is a switching power converter. There are several applications of power electronics systems, such as power generation, power transmission, power distribution, and power control. Power electronics has a number of advantages such as improved efficiency in power conversion, high power density supplies, wireless power transfer, and providing power according to the specifications. This book outlines the processes and applications of power electronics in detail. The various studies that are constantly contributing towards advancing technologies and evolution of this field are examined in detail. With state-of-the-art inputs by acclaimed experts of this field, this book targets students and professionals.

Power electronics is an interdisciplinary field within electrical engineering that is concerned with the design, control and conversion of power in its electric form. A power electronic system is a system that transforms electric energy to an electric load by using a control circuit. Applications of power electronics include generation, transmission, distribution, and control of power. In daily life, power electronics is used in induction cookers, fan regulators, air conditioners, battery chargers, vacuum cleaners, and computers. Furthermore, it also has various applications in automation industry, such as trolleys, hybrid electric vehicles, and subways. It is also used for generating renewable energy, such as wind energy and solar energy. This book traces the progress in the field of power electronics and highlights some of its key concepts and applications. A number of latest researches have been included to keep the readers up-to-date with the theory, design, and applications of power elctronics. This book aims to serve as a resource guide for students and experts alike, and contribute to the growth of the discipline.