Power electronics technology plays a pivotal role in improving the performance, efficiency, reliability, and security of the electrical power systems. It is a key enabling technology not only for the coming smart electrical power systems but also to create a more sustainable society. In this chapter, we will have a look at power, electronics, and control with an insight into the development of the power electronic systems and their control.

Chapter Contents:

• 1.1 Background
• 1.1.1 Trends in electrical power systems
• 1.1.2 Role of power electronics
• 1.1.3 Control of power electronic systems
• 1.2 Periodic control of power converters
• 1.2.1 Basic control problem for power converters
• 1.2.2 Internal model principle (IMP)
• 1.2.3 Internal model principle-based periodic control
• 1.2.4 Periodic control of power converters
• 1.3 What is in this book
• References

Inspec keywords: power electronics; power system control; power system reliability; power system security

Other keywords: power system security; smart electrical power system; power system control; power system reliability; power electronics technology

Subjects: Power convertors and power supplies to apparatus; Control of electric power systems; Power system control; Reliability