FCSC converter with symmetrical short duty cycle for variable frequency applications

T. Al-Mhana, V. Pickert, B. Zahawi

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Abstract

This paper proposes a new control strategy for a FCSC (Forced commutated control series capacitor) converter for small scale standalone electric generators able to cope effectively with a wide range of frequency variations. This new technique uses a symmetrical switching pattern across the maximum current position. This offers more flexibility in terms of the range of possible ON times and reduces the required ON time of the converter switches, allowing operation at much higher frequencies. Simulation results demonstrate how the adoption of this new technique allows the FCSC converter to maintain high input power factors over a wide range of input frequencies.

Original languageBritish English
Title of host publication7th IET International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives, PEMD 2014
PublisherInstitution of Engineering and Technology
Edition628 CP
ISBN (Print)9781849198158
DOIs
StatePublished - 2014
Event7th IET International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives, PEMD 2014 - Manchester, United Kingdom
Duration: 8 Apr 201410 Apr 2014

Publication series

NameIET Conference Publications
Number628 CP
Volume2014

Conference

Conference7th IET International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives, PEMD 2014
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityManchester
Period8/04/1410/04/14

Keywords

  • Controlled series capacitor (CSC)
  • FCSC converter
  • Power factor correction
  • Variable frequency conversion

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