Which outcome occurs when a power electronic capacitor in a wind turbine converter exceeds its rated transient current?

💡 Explanation

Capacitor failure causes dielectric breakdown because excessive current creates localized heating, triggering thermal runaway. This thermally-driven destruction exceeds the capacitor's voltage handling capability, therefore destruction occurs, rather than voltage being maintained by protective circuits.

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