On the reliability of distributed power systems: a macro- to microlevel overview using a parallel DC-DC converter

S.K. Mazumder1,2, K. Shenai3
1Power Electronics Reliability Group (PERG)
2Mechatronics Laboratory - University of Illinois at Chicago
3Systems of Silicon Research Center (SYSREC)

Tóm tắt

Using a parallel DC-DC power converter as an example, the authors outline the reliability issues of a distributed power system (DPS) at system, module, component, materials and fundamental (atomic) levels. The comprehensive approach proposed in this paper is an alternative to the traditional statistical/probabilistic approach to reliability analysis and fulfill the following goals. It will enable in-depth understanding of the failure mechanisms and reliability issues of a DPS at macro and micro levels, develop robust power-electronic systems and components, and help develop reliable testing methodologies and design techniques.

Từ khóa

#Power system reliability #Power electronics #DC-DC power converters #Hybrid power systems #Materials reliability #Power system analysis computing #Semiconductor device reliability #Power semiconductor switches #Solid state circuits #Semiconductor devices

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