Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Power Electronics - Introduction

Power Electronics refers to the process of controlling the flow of current and voltage and converting it to a form that is suitable for user loads. The most desirable power electronic system is one efficiency and reliability is close to 100%. Basic block diagram is as below.

Block Diagram

A power electronic system converts electrical energy from one form to another and ensures the following is achieved −
    • Maximum efficiency
    • Maximum reliability
    • Maximum availability
    • Minimum cost
    • Least weight
    • Small size

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