Ultra-Capacitors in Power Conversion Systems Applications, Analysis, and Design from Theory to Practice

• Main Author: Grbovic, Petar J
• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Newark Wiley 2013; WILEY; John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
• Edition: 1
• Series: Wiley - IEEE
• Subjects: Components, Circuits, Devices and Systems; Electric current converters; Equipment and supplies; Power Resources; Power, Energy and Industry Applications; Technology; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING; electric double layer capacitor; power conversion applications; autonomous generators; power conversion; power conversion systems; Helmholtz; ultra-capacitor analysis; diesel-electric hybrid applications; ultra-capacitor; renewable energy; EDLC; controlled electric drive applications; interface dc-dc converter design; energy storage technologies; earth-moving equipment; ultra-capacitors theory
• ISBN: 9781118356265; 1118356268; 1118694244; 9781118694244; 1118694252; 9781118694251
• DOI: 10.1002/9781118693636

<p>Ultra-capacitors, used as short-term energy storage devices, are growing in popularity especially in the transportation and renewable energy sectors. This text provides an up-to-date and comprehensive analysis of ultra-capacitor theory, modeling, and module design from an application perspective, focusing on the practical aspects of power conversion and ultra-capacitor integration with power electronics systems.</p> <p>Key features: </p> <ul> <li>clearly explains the theoretical and practical aspects of ultra-capacitor, analysis, modeling, and design </li> <li>describes different power conversion applications such as variable speed drives, renewable energy systems, traction, power quality, diesel electric hybrid applications </li> <li>provides detailed guidelines for the design and selection of ultra-capacitor modules and interface dc–dc converters </li> <li>includes exercises and design examples</li> </ul> <p>This is an essential reference for power electronics engineers and professionals wanting to expand their knowledge of advanced ultra-capacitor energy storage devices and their application in power conversion. It is also a valuable resource for industrial design engineers as well as academics and advanced students in power electronics who want to develop their understanding about this highly topical subject.</p>