Download or read book Power Electronic Converters and Systems written by Andrzej M. Trzynadlowski and published by IET. This book was released on 2015-12-11 with total page 657 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Power electronic systems are indispensable in adjustable speed drives, national smart power grid, electric and hybrid cars, electric locomotives and subway trains, renewable energy sources and distributed generation. As a result, the interest in power electronics is expanding along with the need for a source of state-of-the-art knowledge. With chapters written by specialists in their field, this important book is a comprehensive compendium of topics related to recent advances in power electronic devices, converters and systems. It will be essential reading for practicing engineers specializing in the development and application of power electronic converters and systems. It will also be of value to graduate students specializing in power electronics, renewable energy and power systems, and for postdocs involved in related research projects.