Power electronic devices are non-linear loads that create harmonic distortion and can be susceptible to voltage dips if not adequately protected. The most common economically damaging power quality problem encountered involves the use of variable-speed drives. THREE-PHASE ac-dc conversion of electric power is widely employed in adjustable-speeds drive (ASDs)), uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs), HVDC systems, and utility interfaces with non conventional energy sources such as solar photovoltaic systems (PVs), etc.Traditionally, ac-dc converters, which are also known as rectifiers, are...