Electrical Engineering Power Electronics Comprehensive Theory with Solved Examples and Practice Questions reb= MADE EASY Publications Corporate Office: 44-44, Kalu Sarai (Near Hauz Khas Metto Station), New Delhi-110016 E-mail infomep@madeeasyin Contact 011-45124660, 8860378007 Visit us at: www madeeasypublcations.org Power Electronics Copyright © 2016, by MADE EASY Publications. Alltights are reserved. No part ofthis publication may be reproduced, stored in or introduced into a retvieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photo-copying, recording or otherwise), without the prior written permission of the above mentioned publisher of this book. First Edition: 2015 Second Edition: (Revised and Updated): 2016 reserve by MADE EASY PUBLICATIONS No pr of ths book maybe reproduced o tized in any om thou he the blsher © Alig ‘wen persionPreface This look was motivated by the desire to further the evolution of a concise bbook on Power Electronics. Keeping infocus the importance ofthis subjectin GATE and ESE, we have done a proper study and therealter developed the content of the book accordingly. This edition has an expanded discussion of all relevant topios in the subject. Inkially, we compiled the perceptions of our students on their problems In GATE and ESE while dealing with the questions from this subject. We B. Singh (f.1ES) Identified their various problems lke- lack of fundamentals of the subject, difficulty in solving simple questions, shortage of a complete study package, etc. These strengthened our determination to present a complete edition of Power Electronics textbook, ‘The book addresses all the requirements of the students, i.e. comprehensive coverage of theory, fundamental concepts, objective type problems and conventional problems, articulated in a lucid language. The concise presentation willhelp the readers grasp the concepts with clarity and apply thom with ease to solve probloms quick. ‘The book not only covers the entire syllabus of GATE and ESE, but also addresses the need of many other competitive examinations, Topics like ‘Power semi-conductor diode and transistor, Diode rectifiers, Thyristors, Commutation techniques, Phase controlled ectitiors, Choppers, Inverters, AC votage controllers, Cyclo converters, Drives, SMPS, and HVDC’, are given full coverage in line with our research on their importance in competitive examinations. We have put in our sincere efforts to present elaborate solutions for various problems, diferent problem solving methodology, some useful quick techniques to save time while altempting MCQs without compromising the accuracy of answers. A summary of important points to remember is added at the end of each topic, For the convenience of the readers, points to remember are specifically highlighted inthe form of a note: both in theory as well as solved examples, Atthe end of each chapter, sets of practice question are given with their keys, that wil alow the readers to evaluate their understanding of the topics and sharpen their problem solving skils Our team has made their best efforts to remove all possible errors of any kind. Nonetheless, we would highly appreciate and acknowledge if you find and share with us any printing, calculation and conceptual error. Itis impossible to thank all the individuals who helped us, but we would like to sincerely thank all the authors, ecltors and reviewers for pulting in thelr efforts to publish this book With Best Wishes B.singh CMD, MADE EASY