36-pulse hybrid ripple injection for high performance aerospace rectifiers

F. Javier Chivite-Zabalza, Andrew J. Forsyth, Ismael Araujo-Vargas

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Abstract

This paper presents a 3-phase, voltage-sourced, 36-pulse converter that draws almost sinusoidal currents. The converter results from the combination of a series connected, 12-pulse, voltage-sourced rectifier with a passive voltage injection circuit and a bi-directional switch. The voltage injection circuit uses a single-phase rectifier bridge and a single-phase transformer. Both the voltage injection circuit and the bi-directional switch operate at six times the supply frequency and have a low rating. In this paper, the converter operation is explained and analysed. Subsequently, the converter is evaluated experimentally using a 4 kW, 400 Hz prototype, where the THDI of the line currents was measured to be below 1.2 %.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication7th International Conference on Power Electronics and Drive Systems, PEDS 2007
Pages591-598
Number of pages8
DOIs
StatePublished - 2007
Externally publishedYes
Event7th International Conference on Power Electronics and Drive Systems, PEDS 2007 - Bangkok, Thailand
Duration: 27 Nov 200730 Nov 2007

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International Conference on Power Electronics and Drive Systems

Conference

Conference7th International Conference on Power Electronics and Drive Systems, PEDS 2007
Country/TerritoryThailand
CityBangkok
Period27/11/0730/11/07

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