Title :
Power-factor correction for switched reluctance drives
Author :
Reinert, Jürgen ; Schröder, Stefan
Author_Institution :
Emotron AB, Helsingborg, Sweden
fDate :
2/1/2002 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This paper evaluates the need for power-factor correction (PFC) in switched reluctance drive systems supplied from single-phase mains. The aim is to achieve interference values lower than the prescribed norms at minimal system costs and volume. It is shown that for certain applications, a PFC circuit has to be implemented, but simpler technical solutions are often possible. Finally, a suggestion is presented as to how a low-cost power-factor-corrected system should be built for high-volume production
Keywords :
bridge circuits; power convertors; power factor correction; rectifying circuits; reluctance motor drives; PFC circuit; converter topology; diode bridge rectifier; harmonics; high-volume production; interference values; minimal system costs; minimal system volume; power-factor correction; pulsating DC-link voltage; single-phase mains; stable DC-link voltage; step-up converter; switched reluctance drives; Costs; Interference; Iron; Power electronics; Production; Reluctance motors; Strontium; Torque; Traction motors; Universal motors;
Journal_Title :
Industrial Electronics, IEEE Transactions on
