Analysis of PWM current source GTO inverter with PWM-controlled thyristor rectifier for induction motor drive

With the application of an energy rebound circuit for the pulsewidth modulation (PWM)-controlled rectifier, an improved current source gate turn-off thyristor (GTO) inverter system capable of producing sinusoidal inputs and outputs is presented. The energy rebound circuit in the inverter is used to turn off the thyristors in the rectifier for applying PWM control techniques and also to clamp the spike voltage produced in the inverter circuit. The principles and circuit operations of this system are described in detail, and requirements for PWM control of the rectifier are investigated. The conditions for satisfying the requirements of the energy rebound circuit are analyzed by experimental and theoretical methods. The PWM-controlled current source GTO inverter system is used to drive an eight-pole 400 Hz 5.5 kW induction motor. Analytical and experimental results, as well as the characteristics of the motor drives, are given