Power Electronics and Motor Drives

This volume is a guide for the inevitable transition from low-power electronics to the high-power varieties used to control electromechanical systems and other industrial applications. It describes various electrical machines and motors, including principles of operation and limitations. It also covers power conversion and the high-efficiency devices used to switch between AC and DC, explores very specialized electronic circuits for control of electric motors, and details power electronics applications, including lighting, renewable energy conversion, and automotive electronics.