Power Electronics with MATLAB

An easy-to-use guide examining the key principles of power electronics, focusing on MATLAB® examples, simulations, and applications.

L. Ashok Kumar (Author), A. Kalaiarasi (Author), Y. Uma Maheswari (Author)

9781316642313, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 24 November 2017

544 pages
23.9 x 18.3 x 2.2 cm, 0.71 kg

This practically-oriented, all-inclusive guide covers the essential concepts of power electronics through MATLAB® examples and simulations. In-depth explanation of important topics including digital control, power electronic applications, and electrical drives make it a valuable reference for readers. The experiments and applications based on MATLAB® models using fuzzy logic and neural networks are included for better understanding. Engrossing discussion of concepts such as diac, light-emitting diode, thyristors, power MOSFET and static induction transistor, offers an enlightening experience to readers. With numerous solved examples, exercises, review questions, and GATE questions, the undergraduate and graduate students of electrical and electronics engineering will find this text useful.

Dedications
List of figures
List of tables
Preface
Acknowledgements
1. Introduction to MATLAB®
2. MATLAB® simulation of power semiconductor devices
3. Phase controlled rectifiers using MATLAB® (AC-DC converters)
4. DC choppers using MATLAB® (DC-DC converters)
5. Inverters using MATLAB® (DC-AC converters)
6. Controllers using MATLAB® (AC-AC converters)
7. Simulation and digital control using MATLAB®
8. Power electronics applications
9. Introduction to electrical drives
Appendix 1. Block parameter settings
Appendix 2. List of MATLAB® projects
Appendix 3. MATLAB® functions
Appendix 4. Useful formulae
Appendix 5. Table of Laplace and Z-transforms
Appendix 6. GATE questions with answers
Resources of MATLAB®
Index.

Subject Areas: Electronic devices & materials [TJFD], Circuits & components [TJFC], Electronics engineering [TJF], Electrical engineering [THR], Technology, engineering, agriculture [T]