
Reliability of Power Electronic Converter Systems
Institution of Engineering and Technology (Publisher)
Published on 7. December 2015
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Hardback
504 pages
978-1-84919-901-8 (ISBN)
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Description
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.
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.
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The timely and unique book Reliability of Power Electronic Converter Systems outlines current research on reliability of power conversion systems. It includes well-known metrics such as mean lifetime, mean time to failure, and mean time between failures; modeling concepts; physics of failure of power semiconductors; failure models; remaining useful life; point availability; failure mode, mechanism, and effects analysis (FMMEA) or failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA); and principal component analysis together with stochastic hybrid systems (SHS) models for performance and reliability analysis.All chapters include a meaningful list of references at their end, as well as conclusions, a summary, and recommendations. A table of contents and index are also provided. Highlighting several pioneering reliability modeling, lifetime prediction, and converter designs for reliability, the book fosters further discussion, research, and development. It is suited for teachers, students, researchers, and professionals in the field of power electronics systems and their applications, as well as for researchers willing to contribute to cutting-edge concepts and technology in reliability enhancement, testing, and prediction in the power electronics field. -- Fernando A. Silva, PhD, Instituto Superior Tecnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal * IEEE Industrial Electronics Magazine * Reliability of Power Electronic Converter Systems is a book published by IET in 2015. This book is edited by four of well-known experts in power electronics and engineering reliability; Henry Shu-Hung Chung, a professor at City University of Hong Kong, Huai Wang, an associate professor, Frede Blaabjerg, a professor, at Alborg University and Michael Pecht, a professor, at University of Maryland, College Park. Despite the importance of reliability in design and control of power electronic converters, very few books have been published on this topic. The current book has been authored in sixteen chapters by a group of authors and editors from prestigious institutes. This book is a valuable resource in the field of power electronics reliability offering a rich bibliography and numerous case studies. Citing industrial standards such as MLT and IEC is a prominent feature of this book which makes it useful for whom working in relevant industries. -- Arash Hassanpour Isfahani * Bodo's Power Systems *
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English
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Stevenage
United Kingdom
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College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
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Height: 241 mm
Width: 159 mm
Thickness: 35 mm
Weight
907 gr
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978-1-84919-901-8 (9781849199018)
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Persons
Henry Shu-hung Chung is a Professor at the Department of Electronic Engineering, City University of Hong Kong and Director of the Centre for Smart Energy Conversion and Utilization Research. He is on the editorial boards of IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics and IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics on Power Electronics.
Huai Wang is an Associate Professor at the Department of Energy Technology, Aalborg University, Denmark. He is a work package leader at the Center of Reliable Power Electronics (CORPE) hosted by Aalborg University.
Frede Blaabjerg is a Professor in Power Electronics at the Department of Energy Technology, Aalborg University, Denmark. He is leading today the Center of Reliable Power Electronics (CORPE) hosted by Aalborg University.
Michael Pecht is an IEEE Fellow, an ASME Fellow, and an SAE Fellow. He is the Director of CALCE (Center for Advanced Life Cycle Engineering) and a Chair Professor at the University of Maryland.
Huai Wang is an Associate Professor at the Department of Energy Technology, Aalborg University, Denmark. He is a work package leader at the Center of Reliable Power Electronics (CORPE) hosted by Aalborg University.
Frede Blaabjerg is a Professor in Power Electronics at the Department of Energy Technology, Aalborg University, Denmark. He is leading today the Center of Reliable Power Electronics (CORPE) hosted by Aalborg University.
Michael Pecht is an IEEE Fellow, an ASME Fellow, and an SAE Fellow. He is the Director of CALCE (Center for Advanced Life Cycle Engineering) and a Chair Professor at the University of Maryland.
Editor
ProfessorCity University of Hong Kong, Department of Electronic Engineering, Hong Kong
Associate ProfessorAalborg University, Department of Energy Technology, Denmark
ProfessorAalborg University, Department of Energy Technology, Denmark
Chair ProfessorUniversity of Maryland, USA
Content
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
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