Title :
Passive protection strategy for a drive system with a matrix converter and an induction machine
Author :
Mahlein, Jochen ; Bruckmann, Manfred ; Braun, Michael
Author_Institution :
Elektrotechnisches Inst., Karlsruhe Univ., Germany
fDate :
4/1/2002 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
In this paper, the design and testing of a new protection strategy for a matrix power converter feeding an induction motor with a squirrel cage rotor is described. The new protection strategy with excellent overvoltage protection allows the removal of the large and expensive diode clamp
Keywords :
AC-AC power convertors; bipolar transistor switches; induction motor drives; insulated gate bipolar transistors; machine protection; overvoltage protection; power bipolar transistors; power semiconductor switches; squirrel cage motors; switching circuits; AC-AC power conversion; IGBT bidirectional switches; design; diode clamp removal; induction motor drive system; insulated gate bipolar transistor protection; matrix converter; overvoltage protection; passive protection strategy; squirrel cage rotor; testing; Bridge circuits; Filters; Induction machines; Induction motors; Insulated gate bipolar transistors; Matrix converters; Protection; Semiconductor diodes; Switches; Voltage;
Journal_Title :
Industrial Electronics, IEEE Transactions on
