For very high voltage or very high current applications, the powerindustry still relies on thyristor-based Line Commutated Conversion(LCC), which limits the power controllability to two quadrantoperation. However, the ratings of self-commutating switches suchas the Insulated-Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) and IntegratedGate-Commutated Thyristor (IGCT), are reaching levels that make thetechnology possible for very high power applications.This unique book reviews the present state and future prospectsof self-commutating static power converters for applicationsrequiring either ultra high voltages (over 600 kV) or ultra highcurrents (in hundreds of kA). It is an important reference forelectrical engineers working in the areas of power generation,transmission and distribution, utilities, manufacturing andconsulting organizations.All topics in this area are held in this one complete volume.Within these pages, expect to find thorough coverage on:* modelling and control of converter dynamics;* multi-level Voltage Source Conversion (VSC) and Current SourceConversion (CSC);* ultra high-voltage VSC and CSC DC transmission;* low voltage high DC current AC-DC conversion;* industrial high current applications;* power conversion for high energy storage.This text has a host of helpful material that also makes it auseful source of knowledge for final year engineering studentsspecializing in power engineering, and those involved inpostgraduate research.