Title :
Protection of large power conversion equipment
Author :
Galloway, James H. ; Buddingh, Paul
Author_Institution :
J H Galloway & Assoc., Brookfield, CT, USA
Abstract :
The protection of large power converters, especially electrochemical rectifiers, is generally specified and built according to well known historic patterns. This paper reviews the function of several such equipments and details the shortcomings of the protection. Suggestions are made for improvements in the light operational experience and the availability of newer technologies.
Keywords :
electrochemical devices; power conversion; power convertors; power system protection; rectifiers; electrochemical rectifiers; power conversion equipment; power converter protection; Fuses; Harmonic analysis; Leg; Maintenance engineering; Oil insulation; Rectifiers; Relays; electrochemical; power converter; protection; rectifier;
Conference_Titel :
Petroleum and Chemical Industry Conference (PCIC), 2010 Record of Conference Papers Industry Applications Society 57th Annual
Conference_Location :
San Antonio, TX
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-6800-3
DOI :
10.1109/PCIC.2010.5666830
