Product Description: 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...read more

Product Description: Provides comprehensive coverage of the basic principles and methods of electric power conversion and the latest developments in the fieldThis book constitutes a comprehensive overview of the modern power electronics. Various semiconductor power switches are described, complementary components and systems are presented, and power electronic converters that process power for a variety of applications are explained in detail...read more

Product Description: This book is a comprehensive reference source for practicing engineers and students specializing in electric power engineering and industrial electronics. It will illustrate the state of the art in induction motors. Beginning with characteristics and basic dynamic models of induction motors, and progressing to low- and high- performance drive systems...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)