Title :
Application of current-source converter for use of SRM drive in transportation area
Author :
Mondal, S.K. ; Bhadra, S.N. ; Saxena, S.N.
Author_Institution :
BHEL, Hyderabad, India
Abstract :
The commonly used Oulton power converter for switched reluctance motors (SRM) gives the problem of increased ripple in the motor torque produced. The concept and analysis of current-source power converters (CSCs) are presented in this paper with the main aim of obtaining reduced torque ripple. Using a comparison of harmonic torques produced in CSCs and the Oulton power converter, the paper examines the effects of different parameters on the harmonic torques in CSCs. The paper also discusses three zones of the torque-speed characteristic of SRMs fed by CSCs
Keywords :
harmonic distortion; machine theory; power convertors; reluctance motor drives; stators; torque; traction motor drives; transportation; Oulton power converter; SRM drives; current-source power converter; harmonic torques; motor torque ripple reduction; switched reluctance motors; torque-speed characteristic; transportation; Circuits; Inductance; Reluctance machines; Reluctance motors; Research and development; Stators; Switching converters; Torque converters; Transportation; Voltage control;
Conference_Titel :
Power Electronics and Drive Systems, 1997. Proceedings., 1997 International Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3773-5
DOI :
10.1109/PEDS.1997.627446