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An overview of power electronic converter technology for renewable energy systems

Z. Chen,     Aalborg University, Denmark

Abstract:

This chapter presents power electronic technology which is an enabling tool for modern wind and marine energy conversion systems. In this chapter, the main power electronic devices are described. Various power electronic converter topologies are presented, and commonly used modulation schemes and control methods are introduced.

Key words

power electronic components

power electronic converters

modulation

control

4.1 Introduction

Power electronic technology is used to convert electrical power from one form into another so as to efficiently match the application characteristics. The power electronic converter ...

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