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Comparison of DC capacitor requirements for 3- and 5-phase permanent magnet generators feeding diode rectifiers

  • J. Fletcher*
  • , N. Hassanain
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

This paper demonstrates the advantages of utilising 5-phase permanent magnet generator technology in diode rectifier applications by comparing with the traditional 3-phase systems. The key outcomes are that the size of the capacitor, hence volume and cost, is significantly reduced when compared with the 3-phase system. However, investigations have also been undertaken under fault scenarios. It is shown that if operation is required under open-circuit faults, the advantages of the 5-phase system in terms of capacitor size are eroded, and that special care has to be taken in sizing the capacitor to deal with the increased rms current. Experimental results are provided.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAUPEC 2010 - 20th Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference
Subtitle of host publication"Power Quality for the 21st Century"
StatePublished - 2010
Externally publishedYes
Event20th Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference: "Power Quality for the 21st Century", AUPEC 2010 - Christchurch, New Zealand
Duration: 5 Dec 20108 Dec 2010

Publication series

NameAUPEC 2010 - 20th Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference: "Power Quality for the 21st Century"

Conference

Conference20th Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference: "Power Quality for the 21st Century", AUPEC 2010
Country/TerritoryNew Zealand
CityChristchurch
Period5/12/108/12/10

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