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Power Electronic Converter Reliability Improvement Optimization Using Genetic Algorithm, Felix Adabla

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Power electronic converter (PEC) systems are vital for efficient and reliable electrical energy conversion across various applications. Since the overall reliability of these applications is determined, to some degree, by the reliability of the PECs that form the foundation of these applications, it is essential to explore the reliability improvement strategies adopted for these PECs. In fact, various works have been done in that regard. However, another question that arises from these reliability improvement strategies is "how much is enough" since improvement in one area might be at the cost of another factor. In an attempt to answer this question, …