Novel two-quadrant zero-voltage transition converter for DC motor drives

K. T. Chau, T. W. Ching, C. C. Chan, David T.W. Chan

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Abstract

A novel zero-voltage-transition (ZVT) two-quadrant (2Q) converter for dc motor drives is presented. It possesses the definite advantage that both main transistors and rectifiers can operate with zero-voltage switching in both motoring and regenerating modes, while both of these switches are only subjected to unity voltage and current stresses, namely the same as its PWM counterparts. This converter is particularly useful for dc traction systems in which both motoring and regenerative braking are desired to have high efficiency. The corresponding theoretical analysis and its high-efficiency performance are supported by both simulation and experimental results.

Original languageEnglish
Pages517-522
Number of pages6
Publication statusPublished - 1997
Externally publishedYes
EventProceedings of the 1997 23rd Annual International Conference on Industrial Electronics, Control, and Instrumentation, IECON. Part 2 (of 4) - New Orleans, LA, USA
Duration: 9 Nov 199714 Nov 1997

Conference

ConferenceProceedings of the 1997 23rd Annual International Conference on Industrial Electronics, Control, and Instrumentation, IECON. Part 2 (of 4)
CityNew Orleans, LA, USA
Period9/11/9714/11/97

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Control and Systems Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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