Power Electronics by P.S. Bimbhra

 

"Power Electronics" by P.S. Bimbhra is a widely used textbook, especially among electrical engineering students in India. It’s known for its clear, concise explanations and coverage of fundamental topics in power electronics. Here's a brief overview and what to expect from the book:

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📘 Book Overview:

• Title: Power Electronics

• Author: Dr. P.S. Bimbhra

• Publisher: Khanna Publishers

• Target Audience: Undergraduate and diploma students in electrical, electronics, and related fields.

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🧩 Key Topics Covered:

1. Power Semiconductor Devices:

   • Diodes, SCRs, TRIACs, GTOs

   • MOSFETs and IGBTs – basic operation and characteristics

2. Phase-Controlled Rectifiers:

   • Single-phase and three-phase

   • Full-wave and half-wave

   • Fully-controlled and half-controlled

3. Choppers (DC-DC Converters):

   • Step-up and step-down choppers

   • Class A to E chopper types

4. Inverters:

   • Voltage Source and Current Source Inverters

   • Series and Parallel inverters

   • PWM techniques (basic)

5. AC Voltage Controllers:

   • On-off and phase control

   • Single-phase and three-phase configurations

6. Cycloconverters:

   • Single-phase and three-phase

   • Principle of operation and types

7. Applications:

   • Speed control of motors (DC and AC)

   • Power supplies and other industrial uses

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