Cycloconverter for high speed permanent magnet generator units

H. Polinder*, N. H.M. Hofmeester, L. J.J. Offringa, W. Deleroi

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Abstract

A generator-converter unit, consisting of a high speed permanent magnet generator and a high frequency cycloconverter, is developed. The generator-converter unit is intended for use in total energy systems connected to the utility grid, or hybrid systems in vehicles, or vessels. It will be driven by a high speed high efficiency gas turbine. The advantages of this variable speed constant frequency (VSCF) system, such as optimal turbine speed and small size and weight, are discussed. The 6-pulse cycloconverter, used to change the 800 Hz generator frequency to 50 Hz, is described in detail. A new combination of control methods results in a substantial improvement of the power factor load of the generator. Individual pulse control of the cycloconverter by means of digital signal processing results in excellent control properties of the generator-converter unit. Measurements are given on a 50 kW experimental system, consisting of a 600 Hz test generator and a single phase cycloconverter.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPower Electronics in Generation and Transmission
Pages162-167
Number of pages6
Publication statusPublished - 1993
Event5th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications - Brighton, Engl
Duration: 13 Sept 199316 Sept 1993

Publication series

NameIEE Conference Publication
Number377
Volume8
ISSN (Print)0537-9987

Conference

Conference5th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications
CityBrighton, Engl
Period13/09/9316/09/93

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