Energy-efficient C-dump converters for switched reluctance motors

Journal Article · Mon Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1997 · IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/63.623010· OSTI ID:538093

Mir, S; Husain, I; Elbuluk, M E ^[1]

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1. 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, Journal Name: IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics Journal Issue: 5 Vol. 12; ISSN ITPEE8; ISSN 0885-8993
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
CAPACITY
ELECTRIC MOTORS
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
POWER SUPPLIES
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES