Ultra-Capacitors in Power Conversion Systems: Applications, Analysis, and Design from Theory to Practice [Hardcover]

Ultra-capacitors, used as short-term energy storage devices, are growing in popularity especially in the transportation and renewable energy sectors. This text provides an up-to-date and comprehensive analysis of ultra-capacitor theory, modeling and module design from an application perspective, focusing on the practical aspects of power conversion and ultra-capacitor integration with power electronics systems.

Key features:?

• clearly explains the theoretical and practical aspects of ultra-capacitor, analysis, modelling and design?
• describes different power conversion applications such as variable speed drives, renewable energy systems, traction, power quality, diesel electric hybrid applications?
• provides detailed guidelines for the design and selection of ultra-capacitor modules and interface dc-dc converters
• includes end-of-chapter exercises and design examples

This is an essential reference for power electronics engineers and professionals wanting to expand their knowledge of advanced ultra-capacitor energy storage devices and their application in power conversion. It is also a valuable resource ?for industrial design engineers as well as academics and advanced students in power electronics who want to develop their understanding about this highly topical subject.

1 Energy Storage Technologies and Devices 1

1.1 Introduction 1

1.2 Direct Electrical Energy Storage Devices 3

1.3 Indirect Electrical Energy Storage Technologies and Devices 11

1.4 Applications and Comparison 19

2 Ultra-Capacitor Energy Storage Devices 22

2.1 Background of Ultra-Capacitors 22

2.2 Electric Double-Layer CapacitorsEDLC 24lc)