An overview of power electronic converter technology for renewable energy systems

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Abstract

This chapter presents power electronic technology which is an enabling tool for modern wind and marine energy conversion systems.
In this chapter, the main power electronic devices are described. Various power electronic converter topologies are represented, and commonly used modulation schemes and control methods are introduced.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationElectrical drives for direct drive renewable energy systems
EditorsMarkus Mueller, Henk Polinder
Number of pages26
PublisherWoodhead Publishing
Publication dateMar 2013
Pages80-105
ISBN (Print)1 84569 783 9, 978 1 84569 783 9
ISBN (Electronic)978-0-85709-749-1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Mar 2013
SeriesWoodhead Publishing Series in Energy
ISSN2044-9364

Keywords

  • Power electronic components
  • Power electronic converters
  • Modulation
  • Control

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