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Harmonics in power systems of ships with electrical propulsion drives. Comparison between different converters

Abstract

In this report the effects of harmonics in marine power systems is discussed and a comparison is given between the most typical converter types, including pulse width modulated drives, load commutated inverters and cycloconverters. The effect of harmonic distortion on the power system equipment and loads is first briefly discussed. Special attention is given to the circumstances in the low voltage distribution system, where general load equipment is connected. In addition to the total harmonic distortion the effect of voltage deviation to the supply quality is also considered. The origin of harmonics in the load currents of the three converter types is then considered. The differences between the converters are outlined, and the most typical spectra are presented. The possible means for reducing the harmonic distortion are also studied. The solutions considered are the increasing of the short circuit level, the use of harmonic filters and the increasing of the pulse number. In the case of cycloconverters, the optimization of the phase shift between the parallel operating bridges is also presented. Finally the effects of different converter types on the voltage quality are compared using calculations made for a typical marine power system. (author)
Authors:
Lehtonen, M [1] 
  1. VTT Energy, Espoo (Finland). Energy Systems
Publication Date:
Nov 01, 1996
Product Type:
Technical Report
Report Number:
VTT-TIED-1723-Pt.2
Reference Number:
SCA: 240100; 330300; PA: FI-96:003775; EDB-96:164793; NTS-97:004526; SN: 96001691588
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: 1996
Subject:
24 POWER TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION; 33 ADVANCED PROPULSION SYSTEMS; ELECTRIC MOTORS; HARMONICS; SHIPS; PROPULSION SYSTEMS; POWER SUPPLIES; POWER SYSTEMS; DC TO DC CONVERTERS; INVERTERS; RECTIFIERS
OSTI ID:
394381
Research Organizations:
Technical Research Centre of Finland, Espoo (Finland)
Country of Origin:
Finland
Language:
English
Other Identifying Numbers:
Other: ON: DE97711407; ISBN 951-38-4878-7; TRN: FI9603775
Availability:
OSTI as DE97711407
Submitting Site:
FI
Size:
36 p.
Announcement Date:
Nov 26, 1996

Citation Formats

Lehtonen, M. Harmonics in power systems of ships with electrical propulsion drives. Comparison between different converters. Finland: N. p., 1996. Web.
Lehtonen, M. Harmonics in power systems of ships with electrical propulsion drives. Comparison between different converters. Finland.
Lehtonen, M. 1996. "Harmonics in power systems of ships with electrical propulsion drives. Comparison between different converters." Finland.
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title = {Harmonics in power systems of ships with electrical propulsion drives. Comparison between different converters}
author = {Lehtonen, M}
abstractNote = {In this report the effects of harmonics in marine power systems is discussed and a comparison is given between the most typical converter types, including pulse width modulated drives, load commutated inverters and cycloconverters. The effect of harmonic distortion on the power system equipment and loads is first briefly discussed. Special attention is given to the circumstances in the low voltage distribution system, where general load equipment is connected. In addition to the total harmonic distortion the effect of voltage deviation to the supply quality is also considered. The origin of harmonics in the load currents of the three converter types is then considered. The differences between the converters are outlined, and the most typical spectra are presented. The possible means for reducing the harmonic distortion are also studied. The solutions considered are the increasing of the short circuit level, the use of harmonic filters and the increasing of the pulse number. In the case of cycloconverters, the optimization of the phase shift between the parallel operating bridges is also presented. Finally the effects of different converter types on the voltage quality are compared using calculations made for a typical marine power system. (author)}
place = {Finland}
year = {1996}
month = {Nov}
}