Utilization of the series resonant DC link converter as a conditioning system for SMES

Author

Marschke, Karl W. ; Caldeira, Paulo P A ; Lipo, Thomas A.

Author_Institution

Marquip Inc., Madison, WI, USA

Volume

7

Issue

3

fYear

1992

fDate

7/1/1992 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

506

Lastpage

513

Abstract

A superconductive magnetic energy storage (SMES) system utilizing a high-frequency series resonant DC link power converter of high efficiency as the conditioning converter is presented. This system generates a high-frequency (20 kHz or more) resonant current in a series link and switching is done at zero-current instants, reducing switching losses to a minimal value. Through the utilization of an adequate control strategy, the input power factor can be fully adjusted during the charging, storing, and discharging modes of the SMES, improving the overall system efficiency. Different semiconductor devices are used as the switching losses are established for each case. Experimental results from a monophase and three-phase system verified the results obtained from digital simulation

Keywords

digital simulation; power convertors; power engineering computing; superconducting magnet energy storage; HF power convertors; SMES; control strategy; digital simulation; input power factor; series resonant DC link converter; superconductive magnetic energy storage; switching losses; zero-current; Control systems; Energy storage; Magnetic resonance; Power semiconductor switches; Reactive power; Samarium; Semiconductor devices; Superconducting magnetic energy storage; Superconductivity; Switching loss;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Power Electronics, IEEE Transactions on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0885-8993

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/63.145138

Filename

145138