High-power converters

Abstract

This chapter presents an introduction to the main applications and some general guidelines for high-power converters. Afterwards, new thyristor-based devices are introduced that may be used in future medium-voltage power converters. Following that, a short introduction to high-power inverters and dc-dc converters is given.

Authors 4

1. Rik W. De Doncker Aachen

   Mitsubishi Electric (Japan) · RWTH Aachen University

   Affiliation as printed

   E.ON Energy Research Center, Institute for Power Generation and Storage Systems

   Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V

   RWTH Aachen University

2. Nils Soltau Aachen

   Mitsubishi Electric (Japan) · RWTH Aachen University

   Affiliation as printed

   E.ON Energy Research Center, Institute for Power Generation and Storage Systems

   Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V

   RWTH Aachen University

3. Hanno Stagge Aachen

   Mitsubishi Electric (Japan) · RWTH Aachen University

   Affiliation as printed

   E.ON Energy Research Center, Institute for Power Generation and Storage Systems

   Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V

   RWTH Aachen University

4. Marco Stieneker Aachen

   Mitsubishi Electric (Japan) · RWTH Aachen University

   Affiliation as printed

   E.ON Energy Research Center, Institute for Power Generation and Storage Systems

   Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V

   RWTH Aachen University