The main aims of power electronic converter systems (PECS) are to
control, convert, and condition electrical power flow from one form to
another through the use of solid state electronics. This book outlines
current research into the scientific modeling, experimentation, and
remedial measures for advancing the reliability, availability, system
robustness, and maintainability of PECS at different levels of
complexity.
Drawing on the experience of an international team of experts, this book
explores the reliability of PECS covering topics including an
introduction to reliability engineering in power electronic converter
systems; anomaly detection and remaining-life prediction for power
electronics; reliability of DC-link capacitors in power electronic
converters; reliability of power electronics packaging; modeling for
life-time prediction of power semiconductor modules; minimization of
DC-link capacitance in power electronic converter systems; wind turbine
systems; smart control strategies for improved reliability of power
electronics system; lifetime modelling; power module lifetime test and
state monitoring; tools for performance and reliability analysis of
power electronics systems; fault-tolerant adjustable speed drive
systems; mission profile-oriented reliability design in wind turbine and
photovoltaic systems; reliability of power conversion systems in
photovoltaic applications; power supplies for computers; and high-power
converters.
Reliability of Power Electronic Converter Systems is essential reading
for researchers, professionals and students working with power
electronics and their applications, particularly those specialising in
the development and application of power electronic converters and
systems.
