TY - BOOK AU - Wu,B. TI - High-power converters and AC drives SN - 0471731714 (hbk.) AV - TK2796 .W83 2006 U1 - 621.313 22 PY - 2006/// CY - Hoboken, N.J., Chichester PB - Wiley, John Wiley [distributor] KW - Electric current converters N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; High-power semiconductor devices -- Multipulse diode rectifiers -- Multipulse SCR rectifiers -- Phase-shifting transformers -- Two-level voltage source inverter -- Cascaded H-bridge multilevel inverters -- Diode-clamped multilevel inverters -- Other multilevel voltage source inverters -- PWM current source inverters -- PWM current source rectifiers -- Voltage source inverter-fed drives -- Current source inverter-fed drives -- Advanced drive control schemes N2 - "This book presents the latest cutting-edge technology in high-power converters and medium voltage drives, and provides a complete analysis of various converter topologies, modulation techniques, practical drive configurations, and advanced control schemes. With technology advancements in semiconductor devices, high-power AC drives in a megawatt range are increasingly used in industries to conserve electric energy, increase productivity, and improve product quality." "This is a practical reference for academic researchers and engineers. It's liberal use of pedagogical aides also makes it an excellent graduate-level textbook."--BOOK JACKET UR - http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0647/2006298113-d.html ER -