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Recent advances in simulation of power electronics converter systems

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This paper presents a comprehensive state-of-the-art of the recent advances in simulation of power electronic converter systems. Knowing the importance of simulation, this paper reviews the various methods of modelling, circuit analysis approaches, numerical techniques etc. Several general purpose simulators and dedicated power electronic simulators have been discussed. A few demonstrative examples of simulation of power electronic converters by using different simulators are provided. Practical difficulties in simulation, challenges, new developments and scope for future work are also discussed.

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  1. Manjusha Dawande

    Present address: Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Roorkee, 247 667, Roorkee, India

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  1. CPEE-Hydro-Québec/NSERC Industrial Research Chair, Département de génie électrique, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, C.P.500, G9A 5H7, Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada

    Manjusha Dawande, Victor Donescu, Ziwen Yao & V Rajagopalan

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Dawande, M., Donescu, V., Yao, Z. et al. Recent advances in simulation of power electronics converter systems. Sadhana 22, 689–704 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02745840

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