Abstract
Grid‐connected operation of distributed generation systems provide dynamic operations, low power losses, better reliability, and does not allow any negative or unwanted effects such as poor voltage quality to harm the load side. This chapter aims at identifying the failure modes of power electronic converters (PECs) and their criticality by establishing the failure mode effect analysis (FMEA) for power semiconductor devices in PECs. The FMEA is a method for developing comprehensive lists of failure modes for components in the system and analyzing the effects of the failure mode to the larger system. Having a comprehensive FMMA information is useful in the process of developing failure analysis steps and drawing conclusions from the results. It also aids in compiling information regarding the failure of the component within the power semiconductor package. Both FMEA and failure modes, mechanisms, and effects analysis require importance assessment to prioritize failure mechanisms.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Fault Analysis and its Impact on Grid-connected Photovoltaic Systems Performance |
| Chapter | 5 |
| Pages | 149-184 |
| Volume | 1 |
| Edition | 1 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781119873778 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Nov 2022 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- power electronic converters
- failure mode effect analysis
- power semiconductor package
- Fault classification
- condition monitoring