This book outlines current research into the scientific modeling, experimentation, and remedial measures for advancing the reliability, availability, system robustness, and maintainability of Power Electronic Converter Systems (PECS) at different levels of complexity.

• Chapter 1: Reliability engineering in power electronic converter systems


• Chapter 2: Anomaly detection and remaining life prediction for power electronics


• Chapter 3: Reliability of DC-link capacitors in power electronic converters


• Chapter 4: Reliability of power electronic packaging


• Chapter 5: Modelling for the lifetime prediction of power semiconductor modules


• Chapter 6: Minimization of DC-link capacitance in power electronic converter systems


• Chapter 7: Wind turbine systems


• Chapter 8: Active thermal control for improved reliability of power electronics systems


• Chapter 9: Lifetime modeling and prediction of power devices


• Chapter 10: Power module lifetime test and state monitoring


• Chapter 11: Stochastic hybrid systems models for performance and reliability analysis of power electronic systems


• Chapter 12: Fault-tolerant adjustable speed drive systems


• Chapter 13: Mission profile-oriented reliability design in wind turbine and photovoltaic systems


• Chapter 14: Reliability of power conversion systems in photovoltaic applications


• Chapter 15: Reliability of power supplies for computers


• Chapter 16: High-power converters