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Electromagnetic Modelling of Power Electronic Converters

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  1. J. A. Ferreira

    1. Rand Afrikaans University, South Africa

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Part of the book series: Power Electronics and Power Systems (PEPS)

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Table of contents (9 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiii
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  2. Circuit Analysis from an Electromagnetic Viewpoint; Design Optimisation Beyond the Scope of Conventional Circuit Analysis Techniques

    • J. A. Ferreira
    Pages 1-13

  3. Poynting Vector, a Method to Describe the Mechanism of Power Conditioning

    • J. A. Ferreira
    Pages 15-33

  4. Power Conditioning in Electronic Circuits

    • J. A. Ferreira
    Pages 35-48

  5. Eddy Currents in Conductors

    • J. A. Ferreira
    Pages 49-65

  6. Structural Impedance of Power Connections; Analysis and Method of Calculation

    • J. A. Ferreira
    Pages 67-81

  7. Skin and Proximity Effect Losses in Transformer and Inductor Windings

    • J. A. Ferreira
    Pages 83-96

  8. Magnetic Field Inside Windings; a Key Parameter in the Proximity Effect Equation

    • J. A. Ferreira
    Pages 97-106

  9. Experimental Measurement of Eddy Current Losses in Transformer Windings and Inductor Coils

    • J. A. Ferreira
    Pages 107-124

  10. Evaluation and Conclusions

    • J. A. Ferreira
    Pages 125-128

  11. Back Matter

    Pages 129-173
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The era of the personal computer has, without doubt, permanently altered our life style in a myriad of ways. The "brain" of the personal computer is the microprocessor (together with RAM and ROM) which makes the decisions needed for the computer to perform in the desired manner. The microprocessor continues to evolve as increasingly complex tasks are required. While not sharing the limelight of the microprocessor, the "heart" of the personal computer, namely the power supply, is equally important since without the necessary source of power the microprocessor would be a useless piece of silicon. The power supply of twenty years ago was much different than its modem day equivalent. At the dawn of the personal computer era in the late 1970s, de power was obtained from a simple diode bridge. However, the need for smooth, regulated DC at low voltage required at the same time both a bulky input transformer and a large dc side ftlter. Those computer fans present at the birth of this industry can remember the large boxes housing our Altair, Cromemco and Northstar computers which was made necessary largely because of the huge power supply. It is not well appreciated but certainly true that the huge sucess of the Apple II computer in those days was due, at least in part, to the relatively slim proftle of the machine. This sleek appearance was largely due to the adoption of the then new and unproven switched mode power supply.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Rand Afrikaans University, South Africa

    J. A. Ferreira

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Electromagnetic Modelling of Power Electronic Converters

  • Authors: J. A. Ferreira

  • Series Title: Power Electronics and Power Systems

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-2014-3

  • Publisher: Springer New York, NY

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht 1989

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-7923-9034-3Published: 31 August 1989

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4419-5118-2Published: 07 December 2010

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-4757-2014-3Published: 09 March 2013

  • Series ISSN: 2196-3185

  • Series E-ISSN: 2196-3193

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XIV, 174

  • Topics: Electrical Engineering

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