Energy-efficient C-dump converters for switched reluctance motors
- Univ. of Akron, OH (United States). Dept. of Electrical Engineering
Two energy-efficient converter topologies, derived from the conventional C-dump converter, are proposed for switched reluctance motor (SRM) drives. The proposed topologies overcome the limitations of the conventional C-dump converter, and could reduce the overall cost of the SRM drive. The voltage ratings of the dump capacitor and some of the switching devices in the proposed converters are reduced to the supply voltage (V{sub dc}) level compared to twice the supply voltage (2V{sub dc}) in the conventional C-dump converter. Also, the size of the dump inductor is considerably reduced. The converters have simple control requirements, and allow the motor phase current to freewheel during chopping mode. Simulation and experimental results of the converters are presented and discussed.
- OSTI ID:
- 538093
- Journal Information:
- IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, Vol. 12, Issue 5; Other Information: PBD: Sep 1997
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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