Static power converters, harmonics, the power system and you

Author

McCoy, Charles E.

Author_Institution

Ralph M. Parsons Co., Pasadena, CA, USA

fYear

1992

fDate

28-30 Sep 1992

Firstpage

255

Lastpage

263

Abstract

The essential reasons why static power converters (SPCs) possess operating characteristics that are a cause of concern with regard to the power system are described. Aspects of the power system whereby the SPC AC line side characteristics can result in unfavorable effects are presented. Application guidelines and system solution concepts derived from analysis and practice are provided. The focus is entirely on three-phase full-wave bridge SPCs. The harmonic disturbance caused by three-phase full-wave bridge diode- and thyristor-type SPCs is emphasized

Keywords

bridge circuits; power convertors; power system harmonics; semiconductor diodes; switching circuits; thyristor applications; AC line; disturbance; full-wave bridge; harmonics; operating characteristics; power system; semiconductor diodes; static power converters; switching; three-phase full-wave bridge SPCs; thyristors; AC motors; Electromagnetic interference; Guidelines; Power system analysis computing; Power system dynamics; Power system harmonics; Solid state circuits; Static power converters; Thyristors; Voltage;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Petroleum and Chemical Industry Conference, 1992, Record of Conference Papers., Industry Applications Society 39th Annual

Conference_Location

San Antonio, TX

Print_ISBN

0-7803-0750-X

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/PCICON.1992.229303

Filename

229303