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Title: Power system applications for PASC converter systems

Conference ·
OSTI ID:10158437
 [1];  [2]
  1. Pacific Northwest Lab., Richland, WA (United States)
  2. Montana State Univ., Bozeman, MT (United States)

This paper shows, using computer EMTP simulations, some preliminary results of applying pulse amplitude synthesis and control (PASC) technology to single-source level voltage converter system. The method can be applied to any single terminal pair source with appropriate modifications in power extraction interface and computer control program to match source and load impedance characteristics. The PASC realization as discussed here employs banks of transformers, one bank per phase, in which the primaries are connected in parallel through a switch matrix to the dc source. Two opposite polarity primaries per transformer are pulsed alternatively in time to produce an oscillatory sinusoidal output waveform. PASC conversion system capabilities to produce both leading and lagging power factor power output in single-phase and three-phase {Delta} or Y configurations are illustrated. EMTP simulations are used to demonstrate the converter capabilities. Also included are discussions regarding harmonics and potential control strategies to adapt the converter to an application or to minimize harmonics.

Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest Lab., Richland, WA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC06-76RL01830
OSTI ID:
10158437
Report Number(s):
PNL-SA-23362; CONF-9404175-1; ON: DE94013329
Resource Relation:
Conference: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers/Power Engineering Society (IEEE/PES) transmission and distribution conference,Chicago, IL (United States),10-15 Apr 1994; Other Information: PBD: Apr 1994
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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