Elektroteknik

This timely book examines the significant challenges and possible solutions for enabling efficient modernization of electric power systems. It addresses rapidly changing electricity infrastructure needs and technical requirements and provides a practical introduction to the past, present, and future of energy efficiency and power quality concepts. The book also looks at recent developments in custom power conditioners that help improve the performance of transmission and distribution systems, ensure reliability, and reduce costs. Modernization of Electric Power Systems is a valuable resource for practicing engineers, students, and researchers interested in exploring and implementing energy efficiency and power quality in modern energy systems with renewables.

This book provides an investigative approach to how machine learning is helping to maintain and secure smart cities, including principal uses such as smart monitoring, privacy, reliability, and public protection. The authors cover important areas and issues around implementation roadblocks, ideas, and opportunities in smart city development. The authors also include new algorithms, architectures and platforms that can accelerate the growth of smart city concepts and applications. Moreover, this book provides details on specific applications and case studies related to smart city infrastructures, big data management, and prediction techniques using machine learning.

This present book includes selected papers presented at the 16th International Conference on Electrostatic Precipitation. It presents research shortcomings and future orientations in ESP among others, advancements in power supply, modelling, novel applications and new techniques, industrial experience and case studies. Outstanding scientists and engineers worldwide in the field reported their on-going researches. The book is a useful reference for scientists and engineers to keep abreast of the latest developments in environmental science and engineering.

You don't always have to "call a guy" when you want to do wiring projects. Sometimes, e.g., when installing bulbs or fixing switches, you can save your money by doing the wiring yourself.However, you just can't decide to do wiring without any basic electrical knowledge; otherwise, you will be putting your life at risk. Yes, even if you have little to no clue about wiring, you probably know that wiring is not something to joke around with as it can cost you a lot.You probably have many questions about electrical wiring and are probably also confused about where to start. It is even tempting to give up and call an electrician but, before you do, this book will change your mind.This book will give you all the basic information you need to know about wiring and guide you on the steps to follow to do simple wiring projects around your home, irrespective of whether you live in the US or the UK.Among other things, you will learn about the tools you need, wiring rules and safety, mistakes to avoid, some must-know electrical terminologies you will come across, and many more. Having this knowledge will give you the courage to do wiring projects with confidence and ease.

This text will be replaced by the correThis book is aimed to a broad audience of researchers and students who are interested in questions of structure formation in complex systems in nature and society. When we think of synergetics, impressive images of complex structures immediately come to mind. Such images serve us as starting point and guide for understanding structure formation in chemical, biological, physical, geological, and social systems.Many fascinating pictures of new experimental results illustrate the imagery of synergetics and at the same time enable precise statements about the underlying laws based on precise and discussed measurements. In this way, for example, the famous Runge pictures are accessible to a physico-chemical description, and it turns out that the well-known disintegration of the beer foam satisfies a consecutive kinetics with feedback. The modeling by means of cellular automata and iterated function systems enables us to study the cooperative character of pattern formation on sea shells on the one hand but also to show that creativity is a cooperative effect.ct back cover text / information text as soon as we get it. 

The lack of effective DC fault protection technology remains a major barrier for the DC paradigm shift. In addressing the key challenges, Direct Current Fault Protection: Basic Concepts and Technology Advances starts with an introduction to the advantages of DC power systems before moving on to an in-depth review of DC fault protection technologies, including mechanical circuit breaker (MCB), solid-state circuit breaker (SSCB), hybrid circuit breaker (HCB), converter based (breakerless) protection, and fault current limiter (FCL). Coverage includes a comprehensive comparison of various DC fault interruption technologies and their suitable applications, state-of-the-art DC fault protection concepts and advances in research, identification of fundamental challenges and future directions in the field, and commercialization aspects. This book will be a valuable reference for practicing engineers, researchers, and graduate students in the field of power electronics andDC power systems.

This book discusses the architecture of future wireless networks, reliable communications between different nodes, and energy-efficient resource allocations for achieving sustainable wireless communications. To meet the increasing demands of wireless communication networks and achieve sustainable wireless communications, various promising technologies in this book have been investigated and developed. This book is to present cutting-edge research results on achieving sustainable wireless communications.In particular, the sustainable ultra-dense heterogeneous networks and the sustainability issues of non-orthogonal multiple access are investigated, the performances of cooperative networks with space-time network coding under different scenarios are evaluated, the dynamic estimation for a unified laser telemetry, tracking, and command system is discussed, and the energy-efficient resource allocation schemes are developed for future wireless communication networks. We believe that the results in this book can provide useful insights for the design of future wireless communication networks and achieving sustainable wireless communications. Graduate students, researchers, and engineers in the field of wireless communications can benefit from the book.

Umfeldsensoren wie Kamera und Lidar sind Schlüsseltechnologien für hochautomatisierte Systeme. Sie ermöglichen das automatisierte Fahren des Automobils, rekonfigurierbare Roboterzellen der Industrie und unbemannte Raumfahrzeuge zur Erforschung weit entfernter Planeten. Allerdings umfasst die Interaktion zwischen Sensor und Umfeld vielzählige Einflussfaktoren, die die Entwicklung und Absicherung dieser Systeme erschweren. Jörn Thieling stellt eine Architektur vor, die den Entwicklungsprozess durch realitätsnahe physikalische Simulationen begleitet, dabei sensor-, hersteller- und anwendungsübergreifend skaliert und zugleich von parallelen Prozessoren profitiert. Die mit dieser Architektur realisierten Hybriden Testbeds kombinieren je nach Bedarf oder Verfügbarkeit simulierte und reale Komponenten und ermöglichen so eine kontinuierliche Erprobung des entstehenden Gesamtsystems entlang seines vollständigen Entwicklungsprozesses ¿ begonnen mit rein virtuellen Prototypen (den Digitalen Zwillingen) über teils virtuelle und teils reale Prototypen (den Hybriden Zwillingen) bis zur Fertigstellung des finalen realen Systems (dem Realen Zwilling).

This book offers a unique reference-guide to magnetically controlled shunt reactors. In particular, it focuses on simulating and estimating the efficiency of the application of controlled shunt reactors with different operating principles and design. It offers extensive details on computer simulation and related automatic control systems, and reports on practical case studies. This book, which is based on practical investigations performed by the authors at the Department of Electrical Systems and Networks of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, offers the first comprehensive guide to the operation and design of magnetically controlled shunt reactors. It addresses both researchers and engineers in the field of power systems.

Renewable Energy Integration for Bulk Power Systems: ERCOT and the Texas Interconnection looks at the practices and changes introduced in the Texas electric grid to facilitate renewable energy integration. It offers an informed perspective on solutions that have been successfully demonstrated, tested, and validated by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) to meet the key challenges which engineers face in integrating increased levels of renewable resources into existing electric grids while maintaining reliability. Coverage includes renewable forecasting, ancillary services, and grid and market operations. Proved methods and their particular use scenarios, including wind, solar, and other resources like batteries and demand response, are also covered. The book focuses on a real-world context that will help practicing engineers, utility providers, and researchers understand the practical considerations for developing renewable integration solutions and inspire the future development of more innovative strategies and theoretical underpinnings.

Journeyman Electrician Exam Prep Mastery 2023-2024 is the ultimate study guide for anyone looking to pass their journeyman electrician exam. Whether you're a seasoned electrician looking to refresh your skills or a new apprentice preparing for your first exam, this book has everything you need to succeed.Inside, you'll find a comprehensive review of all the major topics covered on the exam, including electrical theory, wiring methods, motors and controls, and more. You'll also get access to hundreds of practice questions, complete with detailed answer explanations, to help you hone your skills and identify areas where you may need more study.In addition to the comprehensive review and practice questions, Journeyman Electrician Exam Prep Mastery 2023-2024 also includes helpful tips and strategies for test day. From time management to test-taking techniques, this guide will give you the confidence you need to tackle even the toughest exam questions.With Journeyman Electrician Exam Prep Mastery 2023-2024, you'll have everything you need to ace your journeyman electrician exam and take your career to the next level.

This new On-Board Guide provides practical advice on the design, installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of electrical installations on small recreational and commercial craft.

This book provides a comprehensive study on state-of-the-art developments in the control, operation, and market participation of active buildings (ABs). Active buildings can support the broader energy system by intelligent integration of renewable-based energy technologies for heating, cooling, electricity, and transport. This important reference analyzes the key features of modern control and operation techniques applied to these systems. Contributions from an international team of experts present practical methods with evidence and case studies from applications to real-world or simulated active buildings. Sample computer codes and analytical examples aid in the understanding of the presented methods. The book will support researchers working on the control and operation of buildings as an energy system, smart cities and smart grids, and microgrids, as well as researchers and developers from the building and energy engineering, economic, and operation research fields.Provides an in-depth review of building-level energy systems technologies;Covers codes, standards, and requirements for active building control systems;Includes sample computer code and analytical examples.

This comprehensive open access book enables readers to discover the essential techniques for load forecasting in electricity networks, particularly for active distribution networks.From statistical methods to deep learning and probabilistic approaches, the book covers a wide range of techniques and includes real-world applications and a worked examples using actual electricity data (including an example implemented through shared code). Advanced topics for further research are also included, as well as a detailed appendix on where to find data and additional reading. As the smart grid and low carbon economy continue to evolve, the proper development of forecasting methods is vital. This book is a must-read for students, industry professionals, and anyone interested in forecasting for smart control applications, demand-side response, energy markets, and renewable utilization.

This book provides an overview of how efficient building energy management can be done, considering the increasing importance of renewable energy integration. It also includes the grid-interactive building, their control, energy management, and optimization techniques to promote better understanding among researchers and business professionals in the utility sector and across industries. This book is written and edited by leading specialists active in concurrent developments in smart building management, renewable energy research, and application-driven R&D. The experiences and research work shared help the readers in enhancing their knowledge in the field of renewable energy, power engineering, building energy management, demand, and supply management and learn the technical analysis of the same in an insightful manner. Additionally, established and emerging applications related to applied areas like smart cities, the Internet of things, machine learning, artificial intelligence, etc., are developed and utilized to demonstrate recent innovations in smart building energy management.

Dieses Lehrbuch ist eine einführende Darstellung der Übertragung digitaler Signale über gestörte Kanäle. Schwerpunkt ist die physikalisch-anschauliche und zugleich mathematisch-fundierte Erklärung der Übertragung im Basisband. Dazu werden notwendige Grundlagen der Signal- und Systemtheorie rekapituliert und funktionale Abhängigkeiten bei der Basisbandübertragung herausgearbeitet, um ein Verständnis der grundlegenden Probleme bei der Nachrichtenübertragung zu ermöglichen. Als wichtiger Übertragungskanal wird das Kupferkabel betrachtet und seine übertragungstechnischen Eigenschaften werden mit klassischen elektrotechnischen und systemtheoretischen Methoden beschrieben. Die zuvor beschriebenen Basisbandverfahren werden zur Übertragung über den linear verzerrenden Kanal eines Kupferkabels angewendet und Möglichkeiten der Filterung und Entzerrung erläutert. Dem einführenden Charakter des Lehrbuches entsprechend werden jeweils ausführliche Herleitungen angegeben sowie numerische Beispiele und eine Vielzahl von Abbildungen verwendet.

Written and edited by a team of experts in the field, this second volume in a two-volume set focuses on an interdisciplinary perspective on the financial, environmental, and other benefits of smart grid technologies and solutions for smart cities. This second volume in this groundbreaking two-volume set continues the authors' and editors' mission to present the concepts and best practices of smart grids and how they can be utilized within the framework of a technological tapestry to create smart cities. Continuing to go through the challenges and their practical solutions, this second volume includes chapters on waste management, e-waste, automotive and transportation engineering, and how internet-of-things can be utilized within these "smart" technologies, and many others. Like its predecessor, this exciting new volume covers all of these technologies, including the basic concepts and the problems and solutions involved with practical applications in the real world. Whether for the veteran engineer or scientist, the student, or a manager or other technician working in the field, this volume is a must-have for any library.

This book comprises the proceedings of the International Symposium on Sustainable Energy and Power Engineering (SUSE) 2021. The contents of this volume focus on recent technological advances in the field of energy efficiency and green buildings, new construction materials and related technology, hydrogen and renewable energy, environmental aspects of the modern power industry, etc. The contents cover latest advances especially in digital transformation of society and economy of the energy sector, turbomachines and combined plants, intelligent energy systems. This volume will prove a valuable resource for those in academia and industry.

Patente und Gebrauchsmuster sind unverzichtbare Instrumente in der täglichen Arbeit von Ingenieuren und Naturwissenschaftlern. Sie spielen eine wichtige Rolle beim Schutz technischer Innovationen und veröffentlichen technisches Wissen.Dieses Buch gibt einen Einblick in die spannende Welt der technischen Schutzrechte. Nach einer kurzen Einführung erklärt es dem Leser die Struktur von Patentschriften. Dies befähigt ihn diese zielgerichtet zu lesen und in kurzer Zeit zu bewerten. Weiterführende Themen richten sich an Personen die zusätzliches Wissen im Patentwesen erwerben möchten, um z.B. in einer Fachabteilung oder einem Unternehmen ohne Patentabteilung weiterführende Aufgaben zu übernehmen oder um schutzrechtsbezogene Entscheidungen treffen zu können.Der Inhalt- Einführung in das Patentwesen und wichtiger Begriffe- Übersicht über den Aufbau technischer Schutzrechtsschriften und Erklärungen zu den einzelnen Elementen- Weiterführende Themengebiete rund um das betriebliche Patentwesen und IP-ManagementDie Zielgruppen-Ingenieure, Naturwissenschaftler und Techniker mit Kontakt zu Patenten und Gebrauchsmustern- (angehende) Patentbeauftragte in Fachabteilungen oder KMU- Forschende und Entwickler, Technologie- und Innovationsmanager, Mitarbeitende in Marketing und Fertigung- Entscheider in Fachabteilungen und dem allg. Management- Studierende technisch-naturwissenschaftlicher StudiengängeDer AutorStefan Basler ist seit über fünfundzwanzig Jahren in Forschung und Entwicklung von Industrieunternehmen tätig. Im Laufe der Jahre hat er mehrere tausend Schutzrechte überflogen, mehrere hundert bewertet und ist (Mit-)Erfinder von über zwanzig nationalen und internationalen Patenten.

Dieses Lehr- und Praxisbuch weckt und fördert die Freude am Skizzieren und vermittelt das nötige Handwerkszeug. Interessierte Leser werden einfach, systematisch und methodisch an das Thema Skizzieren herangeführt, von verschiedenen Motiven in der Technik und im Alltag. Durch das einfache Anwenden verschiedener Darstellungsformen kann das Skizzieren für die jeweilige Situation bzw. Aufgabenstellung vielfältig und flexibel eingesetzt werden. Informationen, Methoden und Tipps werden anhand vieler Beispiele und Übungen sowie durch zahlreiche Illustrationen erläutert. Das Buch behandelt verschiedene Ausführungsgrade, von der einfachen schnellen Skizze bis zu schattierten und einfach gerenderten Präsentations-Skizzen und dient auch als Nachschlagewerk.

This is a book for a lab course meant to accompany, or follow, any standard course in electronic circuit analysis. It has been written for sophomore or junior electrical and computer engineering students, either concurrently with their electronic circuit analysis class or following that class. This book is appropriate for non-majors, such as students in other branches of engineering and in physics, for which electronic circuits is a required course or elective and for whom a working knowledge of electronic circuits is desirable. This book has the following objectives: 1. To support, verify, and supplement the theory; to show the relations and differences between theory and practice. 2. To teach measurement techniques. 3. To convince students that what they are taught in their lecture classes is real and useful. 4. To help make students tinkerers and make them used to asking ¿what if¿ questions.

AI-Powered IoT in the Energy Industry: Digital Technology and Sustainable Energy Systems looks at opportunities to employ cutting-edge applications of artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and Machine Learning (ML) in designing and modeling energy and renewable energy systems. The book's main objectives are to demonstrate how big data can help with energy efficiency and demand reduction, increase the usage of renewable energy sources, and assist in transitioning from a centralized system to a distributed, efficient, and embedded energy system. Contributions cover the fundamentals of the renewable energy sector, including solar, wind, biomass, and hydrogen, as well as building services and power generation systems. Chapters also examine renewable energy property prediction methods and discuss AI and IoT prediction models for biomass thermal properties.¿Covers renewable energy sector fundamentals;Explains the application of big data in distributed energy domains;Discusses AI and IoT prediction methods and models.

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This book describes how equipping buildings with smart meters is essential to improve the prediction of energy costs within smart grids and to help end-users optimize their energy consumption. The book reports on the results of the European Upper Rhine INTERREG project SMI (www.smi.uha.fr), which connects artificial intelligence and micro-societal analysis. It is multidisciplinary and addresses the following aspects: social, legal, environmental, and technical.One of the critical factors for the transition to clean energy is the flexibility of the power grid. A flexible grid requires a constant flow of data about the network and its demand, on the other hand, clients who produce electrical power can be an active part of the demand response if they are informed about the power needs of their appliances.¿If you cannot measure it, you cannot improve it.¿ This common management saying also holds true for the area energy efficiency. Without a clear understanding of their energy usage, consumers are unable to take steps to reduce their consumption. A new intelligent tool is presented that is more efficient, safe, and acceptable to consumers. Thus, users of this intelligent tool will be able to collect and predict the consumption of their electrical appliances. At the same time, the consumption information is anonymized before being relayed to the energy supplier. In parallel, new techniques will be evaluated to improve the security level of the smart meter in a highly heterogeneous network.

1 Elektrische Hilfsmittel und Verfahren, Grundlehrgang, der ohne Kenntnisse über elektronische Bauelemente durchgearbeitet werden kann.- 1 Allgemeine Grundlagen.- Darstellungsziele.- 1.1 Ausgangspunkt und heutige Bedeutung des Messens.- ? 1.2 Normen- und Vorschriftenwerke.- ? 1.3 Größen und Einheiten.- ? 1.4 Darstellung und Analyse von Zeitfunktionen.- ? 1.5 Grundbegriffe der Meßtechnik.- ? 1.6 Meßabweichungen.- ? 1.7 Fehler von Meßgeräten.- ? 1.8 Darstellung von Meßergebnissen.- Zusammenfassung.- Literatur.- 2 Elektrische Hilfsmittel.- Darstellungsziele.- 2.1 Elektromechanische Anzeiger.- ? 2.1.1 Meßprinzipien.- ? 2.1.2 Meßwerke.- ? 2.1.3 Zeichen und Sinnbilder.- 2.1.4 Bauformen.- 2.1.5 Einstellverhalten.- 2.2 Anpassende Geräte und Normale.- ? 2.2.1 Widerstände.- ? 2.2.2 Induktivitäten.- ? 2.2.3 Kapazitäten.- ? 2.2.4 Spannungsteiler.- ? 2.2.5 Meßverstärker.- ? 2.2.6 Meßumformer.- ? 2.2.7 Meßwandler.- ? 2.2.8 Meßumsetzer.- 2.2.9 Filter.- 2.2.10 Rechengeräte.- * 2.2.11 Normalelemente.- 2.3 Elektronische Anzeiger.- ? 2.3.1 Anzeigeverstärker.- ? 2.3.2 Oszilloskope.- ? 2.3.3 Ereigniszähler.- ? 2.3.4 Digitalvoltmeter.- 2.4 Registrierende Geräte.- ? 2.4.1 Linienschreiber.- ? 2.4.2 Koordinatenschreiber.- 2.4.3 Punktschreiber.- 2.4.4 Plotter.- * 2.4.5 Registrierkameras.- * 2.4.6 Drucker.- * 2.4.7 Lochstreifenausgeber.- * 2.4.8 Magnetbandausgeber.- * 2.4.9 Meßwertspeicher.- Zusammenfassung.- Literatur.- 3 Elektrische Meßverfahren.- Darstellungsziele.- 3.1 Strom, Spannung, Widerstand.- ? 3.1.1 Grundschaltungen und Fehlerursachen.- ? 3.1.2 Spitzenwert, Gleichrichtwert, Effektivwert.- ? 3.1.3 Meßbereichanpassung, Vielbereichsinstrumente.- 3.2 Leistung und Arbeit.- ? 3.2.1 Gleichstrom.- ? 3.2.2 Wechselstrom.- ? 3.2.3 Drehstrom.- ? 3.3 Kapazität, Induktivität, Scheinwiderstand.- 3.4 Meßbrücken und Kompensatoren.- ? 3.4.1 Gleichspannungsgespeiste Meßbrücken.- ? 3.4.2 Gleichspannungskompensatoren.- 3.4.3 Gleichstromkompensatoren.- ? 3.4.4 Wechselspannungsgespeiste Meßbrücken.- 3.4.5 Erdung und Schirmung.- 3.4.6 Wechselspannungskompensatoren.- 3.4.7 Wechselstromkompensatoren.- ? 3.5 Frequenz, Phasenunterschied, Leistungsfaktor.- 3.6 Messungen an Zwei- und Vierpolen.- ? 3.7 Analyse nichtsinusförmiger Wechselgrößen.- 3.8 Messung magnetischer Gößen.- 3.9 Leitungen in der Meßtechnik.- 3.9.1 Leitungskenngrößen.- 3.9.2 Messung von Leitungskenngrößen.- 3.9.3 Leitungen als Meßhilfsmittel.- 3.9.4 Leitungen als Verbindungsmittel.- 3.9.5 Fehlerortung auf Leitungen.- 3.10 Störsignale und Gegenmaßnahmen.- ? 3.10.1 Allgemeine Begriffserklärungen.- ? 3.10.2 Systeminterne Störsignale.- ? 3.10.3 Eingestreute Störsignale.- ? 3.10.4 Gleichtakt- und Gegentaktsignale.- ? 3.10.5 Trennung von Meß- und Störsignalen.- 3.10.6 Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit.- Zusammenfassung.- Literatur.- 2 Elektronische Hilfsmittel und Verfahren, Aufbaulehrgang, in dem Grundkenntnisse über elektronische Bauelemente und Schaltungen vorausgesetzt werden.- 4 Elektronische Hilfsmittel.- Darstellungsziele.- ? 4.1 Impulsformende Netzwerke.- ? 4.2 Grundschaltungen der Verstärkertechnik.- ? 4.3 Gegengekoppelte Verstärker.- ? 4.4 Lineare Operationsverstärkerschaltungen.- ? 4.5 Nichtlineare Operationsverstärkerschaltungen.- ? 4.6 Torschaltungen.- ? 4.7 Gatterschaltungen.- ? 4.8 Speicherschaltungen.- ? 4.9 Kippschaltungen.- ? 4.10 Triggerschaltungen.- ? 4.11 Verzögerungsschaltungen.- ? 4.12 Multiplizierer.- ? 4.13 Spannungs- und Stromquellen.- ? 4.14 Sinusgeneratoren.- ? 4.15 Funktionsgeneratoren.- 4.16 Integrierte Schaltungen.- 4.17 Mikroprozessoren.- Zusammenfassung.- Literatur.- 5 Elektronische Meßgeräte.- Darstellungsziele.- 5.1 Oszilloskope.- ? 5.1.1 Standardoszilloskop.- ? 5.1.2 Zweistrahloszilloskop.- ? 5.1.3 Zweikanaloszilloskop.- ? 5.1.4 Zweite Zeitbasis.- 5.1.5 Bildspeicherröhren.- * 5.1.6 Digitale Bildspeicherverfahren.- * 5.1.7 Transientenspeicher.- * 5.1.8 Sampling-Oszilloskop.- * 5.1.9 Logikanalysatoren.- 5.2 Meß- un

"Cracking the Code, a combined textbook/workbook, teaches students the structure and layout of the NEC and provides applied practice using the code book so that they become proficient at cracking the code"--

Input-to-State Stability presents the dominating stability paradigm in nonlinear control theory that revolutionized our view on stabilization of nonlinear systems, design of robust nonlinear observers, and stability of nonlinear interconnected control systems.The applications of input-to-state stability (ISS) are manifold and include mechatronics, aerospace engineering, and systems biology. Although the book concentrates on the ISS theory of finite-dimensional systems, it emphasizes the importance of a more general view of infinite-dimensional ISS theory. This permits the analysis of more general system classes and provides new perspectives on and a better understanding of the classical ISS theory for ordinary differential equations (ODEs).Features of the book include: ¿ a comprehensive overview of the theoretical basis of ISS; ¿ a description of the central applications of ISS in nonlinear control theory; ¿ a detailed discussion of the role ofsmall-gain methods in the stability of nonlinear networks; and ¿ an in-depth comparison of ISS for finite- and infinite-dimensional systems.The book also provides a short overview of the ISS theory for other systems classes (partial differential equations, hybrid, impulsive, and time-delay systems) and surveys the available results for the important stability properties that are related to ISS.The reader should have a basic knowledge of analysis, Lebesgue integration theory, linear algebra, and the theory of ODEs but requires no prior knowledge of dynamical systems or stability theory. The author introduces all the necessary ideas within the book.Input-to-State Stability will interest researchers and graduate students studying nonlinear control from either a mathematical or engineering background. It is intended for active readers and contains numerous exercises of varying difficulty, which are integral to the text, complementing and widening the material developed in the monograph.

This book reports on a comprehensive study on a novel high-power converter, i.e. a Modular Multilevel Converter with Interleaved Half-bridge Submodules (ISM-MMC). It describes in depth its average model, the operating principles, as well as a new control method and a hybrid modulation strategy that help to exploit the benefits of the interleaving scheme. The new power converter is particularly advantageous for high-current applications that require superb quality of input/output waveforms. Moreover, this book reports on a systematic study of the current balancing problem between parallel-connected units that commutate in non-simultaneous fashion. This is a typical issue in interleaved converters, however here it is analyzed for the first time in relation to MMC-based structures. Two control strategies are proposed to cope with this matter. By using a sensorless regulation scheme, the number of required current transducers has been minimized, reducing complexity, cost, and footprintof the hardware, while providing converter with a fast and accurate current balancing. This book also offers a comprehensive comparison between several practical designs of ISM-MMC and classical MMC for an ultra-fast electrical vehicle charger. All in all, it provides graduate students and researchers, as well as field engineers and professionals with extensive information and essential practical details on the state-of-the-art MMC and ISM-MMC design.