Power Electronic Systems

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Introduction
Power electronics vs linear electronics
Scope and applications
Classification of power processors and converters
Interdisciplinary nature of power electronics

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Power Electronic Systems

Block diagram
Role of power electronics
Reasons for growth

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Linear Power Supply

Series transistor as an adjustable resistor

Low efficiency
Heavy and bulky
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Switch-Mode Power Supply

Transistor as a switch
High efficiency
High-frequency transformer

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Basic Principle of Switch-Mode Synthesis

Constant switching
frequency
Pulse width controls
the average
L-C filters the ripple

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Application in Adjustable Speed Drives

Conventional drive wastes energy across the throttling valve

to adjust flow rate
Using power electronics, motor-pump speed is adjusted
efficiently to deliver the required flow rate
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Scope and Applications

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HVDC Transmission

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Power Processor as a Combination of Converters

Most practical topologies require an energy storage element

Also decouples the input and the output side converters

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Power Flow through Converters

Converter is a general term

An ac/dc converter is shown here

Rectifier Mode of operation when power from ac to dc

Inverter Mode of operation when power from ac to dc

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AC Motor Drive

Converter 1 rectifies line-frequency ac into dc

Capacitor acts as a filter; stores energy; decouples
Converter 2 synthesizes low-frequency ac to motor
Polarity of dc-bus voltage remains unchanged
Ideally suited for transistors of converter 2

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Matrix Converter

Very general structure

Would benefit from bi-directional and bi-polarity switches
Being considered for use in specific applications
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Power Electronics Equipment

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Interdisciplinary Nature of Power Electronics

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References
N. Mohan, T. Undeland, W. Robbins, Power Electronics.
Converters, Applications and Design, John-Wiley and Sons,
1995
Some slides adapted from the original ones

Recommended bibliography
Krein, P. T.; Elements of Power Electronics. John Wiley and Sons,
New York, 1998, ISBN: 0-19-511701-8
Rashid, M., Power Electronics. Pearson Prentice-Hall, Upper
Saddle River, NJ, 2004, ISBN: 0-13-122815-3

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