Multipulse AC–DC converters for improving power quality: A review
Three-phase multipulse ac–dc converters (MPC) are developed for improving power quality
to reduce harmonics in ac mains and ripples in dc output. This paper deals with the …
to reduce harmonics in ac mains and ripples in dc output. This paper deals with the …
High‐current variable‐voltage rectifiers: state of the art topologies
Applications such as electrolysis, electrowinning, DC arc furnaces and plasma torches
require high‐current (several kA) power supplies at low‐voltage levels (few hundreds of …
require high‐current (several kA) power supplies at low‐voltage levels (few hundreds of …
Floating weighting factors ANN-MPC based on Lyapunov stability for seven-level modified PUC active rectifier
Despite being cost-effective, seven-level Modified Packed U-Cell (MPUC7) active rectifier
tends to be unstable due to unequal dc-links. Thus, a multiobjective controller is required to …
tends to be unstable due to unequal dc-links. Thus, a multiobjective controller is required to …
Fault detection and mitigation in multilevel converter STATCOMs
Many static synchronous compensators (STATCOMs) utilize multilevel converters due to the
following: 1) lower harmonic injection into the power system; 2) decreased stress on the …
following: 1) lower harmonic injection into the power system; 2) decreased stress on the …
Dynamic average modeling of front-end diode rectifier loads considering discontinuous conduction mode and unbalanced operation
Electric power distribution systems of many commercial and industrial sites often employ
variable frequency drives and other loads that internally utilize dc. Such loads are often …
variable frequency drives and other loads that internally utilize dc. Such loads are often …
An improved nonlinear STATCOM control for electric arc furnace voltage flicker mitigation
Electric arc furnaces (EAFs) are prevalent in the steel industry to melt iron and scrap steel.
EAFs frequently cause large amplitude fluctuations of active and reactive power and are the …
EAFs frequently cause large amplitude fluctuations of active and reactive power and are the …
Optimum design of interphase reactor with double-tap changer applied to multipulse diode rectifier
S Yang, F Meng, W Yang - IEEE Transactions on Industrial …, 2009 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
In this paper, the optimum turns ratio of an interphase reactor (IPR) with a double-tap
changer is presented with mathematical analysis. The relation between the total harmonic …
changer is presented with mathematical analysis. The relation between the total harmonic …
Analysis, design, and implementation of a single-stage multipulse flexible-topology thyristor rectifier for battery charging in electric vehicles
D Zhang, H Lin, Q Zhang, S Kang… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2018 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
With the widespread growth in the use of electric vehicles (EVs), there is an urgent demand
for fast-charging battery charger so as to alleviate the range anxiety for car users. A novel …
for fast-charging battery charger so as to alleviate the range anxiety for car users. A novel …
Power quality enhancement in electric arc furnace using matrix converter and Static VAR Compensator
In recent years, non-linear loads on the distribution side are increasing rapidly. Notably, the
electric arc furnace (EAF) is the most used non-linear load due to its diverse applications for …
electric arc furnace (EAF) is the most used non-linear load due to its diverse applications for …
Review of DC and AC Arc Plasma at High Pressures Above Atmospheric Pressure
In light of the adopted green policies and strategies, thermal plasmas are gaining interest as
a potential solution to electrify the industry, particularly for endothermic processes, for their …
a potential solution to electrify the industry, particularly for endothermic processes, for their …