Rakesh Kumar, Ph.D.
Rakesh Kumar holds a Ph.D. in electrical engineering with a specialization in power electronics. He is a Senior member of the IEEE Power Electronics Society, Class of 2021. He is currently associated with the KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology, India. He writes high-quality, long-form technical articles on power electronics for B2B electronics platforms. Feel free to reach out to him at rakesh.a@ieee.org!
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Challenges in Enhancing Power Electronic Systems with Artificial Intelligence26 December 2023
This article discusses the role of artificial intelligence in advancing the performance and reliability of power electronic systems. The article highlights the challenges, opportunities, and benefits of these AI approaches.
Review of Flux-Concentrated Transverse Flux Permanent Magnet Machines15 December 2023
This article reviews the advantages and disadvantages of flux-concentrated transverse flux permanent magnet machines. It also discusses the advantages and disadvantages of the various topologies for this type of machine.
Advantages of Single-Phase Liquid Immersion Cooling Technology13 November 2023
This article discusses the challenges and solutions related to thermal management systems. The article explores the limitations of conventional air cooling and indirect liquid cooling methods and highlights the advantages of single-phase liquid immersion cooling technology.
An Overview of Wind Turbine Generation and Control Techniques25 October 2023
This article discusses the merits of wind power as a renewable energy source and the need for advancements in wind turbine design and technology. It also highlights the demerits and the design procedures for wind turbines.
Insulation Approaches for Power Electronic Converters12 October 2023
This article discusses the importance of insulation in power electronic converters and the different approaches used to ensure system reliability.
Three Phase Inverter - 180 Degree Conduction Mode05 October 2023
This technical article illustrates the working of the three phase power electronics inverter in the 180 degree conduction mode. The operation of the six thyristors and the associated waveforms are shown for easier understanding.
Dynamic On-Resistance and its Impact on Power Converters28 August 2023
This article provides a comprehensive review of the dynamic instability of gallium nitride device parameters, with a particular focus on the stability issue related to the dynamic on-resistance of gallium nitride devices.
Revolutionizing the Electric Vehicle Industry with Silicon Carbide10 August 2023
This article provides applications for silicon carbide devices in power electronics. It also highlights the challenges associated with paralleling SiC MOSFETs and the need for a thorough examination of the current imbalance mechanism.
Power of Dual and Isomorphic Principles in Power Electronics24 July 2023
This article provides a review of the concepts of dual and isomorphic principles, their application to non planar circuits, and their application to topology transformation.
The Energy Internet - A New Era of Energy Management and Distribution11 July 2023
The concept of the Energy Internet, a new technology, enables the integration of distributed energy resources, energy storage devices, and loads. It is based on the evolution of the smart grid, which was a major breakthrough in electricity management.
Advancements and Challenges of High Frequency Converters19 June 2023
This article overviews high frequency power converters and the use of wide-bandgap devices. It highlights the importance of improving converter topology, drive circuits, and magnetic components to increase system efficiency.
Challenges and Control Approaches for Current Sharing in DC Microgrids07 June 2023
This article discusses the benefits and challenges of using DC microgrids as a power system, with a focus on the issue of current sharing in droop control. It highlights the importance of proper current sharing to avoid overloading converters and circulating currents in microgrids.