This book focuses on impedance source inverters, discussing their classification, advantages, topologies, analysis methods, working mechanisms, improvements, reliability, and applications. It summarizes methods for suppressing DC-link voltage spikes and duty loss, which can pose a problem for researchers; and presents novel, efficient, steady state and transient analysis methods that are of significant practical value, along with specific calculation examples. Further, the book addresses the reliability of impedance source inverters, adopting a methodology from reliability engineering to do so. Given its scope, it offers a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, and graduate students in fields involving impedance source inverters and new energy sources.
Hongpeng Liu has authored more than 50 technical papers published in journals and conference proceedings, including 10 papers in IEEE Transactions and 20 technical papers on impedance source inverters. Holding 10 Chinese patents, his current research interests include photovoltaic generation, PWM converter/inverter systems, micro-grids, energy-saving technologies, and electrical system reliability technologies. Prof. Liu is a Member of the IEEE Power Electronics Society and serves as an Associate Editor of IEEE Access, IET Electric Power Applications, and the Journal of Power Electronics.
Zichao Zhou’s current research interests include photovoltaic generation and Y-source inverters, with a main focus on improving the performance of Y-source inverters and analysis of impedance source inverters. M.E. Zhou has authored 3 technical papers published in journals and conference proceedings, including 2 papers in IEEE Transactions and Zhou isstudying for a doctorate at Aalborg University now.
Yuhao Li’s current research interests include photovoltaic generation and impedance source inverters, with a main focus on improving the performance of impedance source inverters. M.E. Li has authored 3 technical papers published in journals and conference proceedings, including 2 papers in IEEE Transactions.
Wentao Wu’s current research interests include electrical system reliability analysis, with a main focus on improving the performance of Y-source inverters. M.E. Wu has authored 2 technical papers published in journals and conference proceedings.
Jiabao Jiang’s current research interests include electrical system reliability analysis and power converters, with a main focus on modified Y-source inverters.
Enda Shi’s current research interests include electrical system reliability analysis and power converters, with a main focus on modified Y-source inverters.
