Heumann K. Basic Principles of Power Electronics

Springer-Verlag, Berlin, Heidelberg, 1986, 294 pages, ISBN: 978-3-642-82676-4, 978-3-642-82674-0EESES Electric Energy Systems and Engineering SeriesPower electronics became an identifiably separate area of electrical engineering with the invention of the thyristor about 30 years ago. The growing demand for controllability and conversion of electric energy has made this area increasingly important, which in turn has resulted in new device, circuit and control developments. In particular, new components, such as the GTO and power MOSFET, continue to extend power electronic technology to new applications.The technology embodied by the name "power electronics" is complex. It consists of both power level and signal level electronics, as well as thermal, mechanical, control, and protection systems. The power circuit, that part of the system actually processing energy, can be thought of as an amplifier around which is placed a closed loop control system.The goal of this book is to provide an easily understood exposition of the principles of power electronics. Common features of systems and their behavior are identified in order to facilitate understanding. Thyristor converters are distinguished and treated according to their mode of commutation. Circuits for various converters and their controls are presented, along with a description of ancillary circuits such as those required for snubbing and gate drives. Thermal and electrical properties of semiconductor power devices are discussed. The line-converter and converter-load interfaces are examined, leading to some general statements being made about energy transfer. Application areas are identified and categorized with respect to power and frequency ranges. The many tables presented in the book provide an easily used reference source. Valid IEC and German DIN standards are used in examples throughout the book.This book is designed to provide an overview of power electronics for students as well as practicing engineers. Only a basic knowledge of electrical engineering and mathematics is assumed. The list of references at the end of the book gives a survey of the field as it has developed over time. Understandably, the majority are cited from German publications.Introduction and Definitions
System components
Power Semiconductor Devices
Snubber Circuits, Triggering, Cooling, and Protection Devices
Switching Operations and Commutation
Semiconductor Switches and Power Controllers for AC
Externally Commutated Converters
SeH-commutated Converter
Power Systems for Converters
Loads for Converters
Energy Conditions
Control Conditions
Semiconductor Converter Applications