Reliability in power electronics and electrical machines : industrial applications and performance models / Shahriyar Kaboli, Hashem Oraee.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Electric power converters -- Fault mechanism -- Reliability prediction -- Thermal analysis -- Reliability measurement -- Reliability as a figure of merit -- Stress reduction -- Protection systems -- Availability -- Derating -- Fault tolerant systems -- Condition monitoring.

Provides an in-depth analysis of reliability in electrical energy converters as well as strategies for designing dependable power electronic converters and electrical machines. It features a comprehensive discussion on the topics of reliability design and measurement, failure mechanisms, and specific issues pertaining to quality, efficiency, and durability.

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