Introduction to Power Electronics

• Role
• Applications
• Requirements

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 Role

Power Electronics
Interface

Converter

Source Load
Controller

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 Applications

• Renewables-based Electric Generation

• Electric/Hybrid Vehicles
• Improving Efficiency
• Information Technology
• Utility Applications

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 Wind Turbines

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 Photovoltaic Systems

DC Input Power
Electronics
Interface

Utility

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 Hybrid-Electric Vehicles

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 Efficiency Improvement
Lighting 19%
Outlet

IT Adjustable
14% Speed Drive
(ASD)
Inlet
utility
Pump
HVAC 16% Motors 51%

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 Lighting

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 Information Technology

• Computers
• TVs
• Phones

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 Utility Applications

• Transmission and Distribution

– HVDC Transmission Systems
– FACTS (Flexible AC Transmission Systems)

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 HVDC Transmission Systems

HVDC Line
AC1 AC2

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 FACTS
(Flexible AC Transmission Systems)
• Control of Voltages
• Control over the Flow of Power
• Various Devices:
– SVC, STATCOM, TCSC, UPFC

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 Requirements

• High Energy Efficiency

Pin Power Po
• High Power Density Electronics
Equipment

• Cost, Reliability, etc Ploss

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 Summary

• Role
• Applications
• Requirements

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