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Fault-tolerant design approach for reliable offshore multi-megawatt variable frequency converters
Journal of Ocean Engineering and Science, 2016 Inverters play a key role in realizing reliable multi-megawatt power electronic converters used in offshore applications, as their failure leads to production losses and impairs safety.
N. Vedachalam +2 more
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IET Power Electronics, 2023 Press‐pack insulated gate bipolar transistor modules (PP‐IGBTs) have been widely used in high‐voltage and high‐power‐density applications, such as high‐voltage direct‐current (HVDC) converters, because of their advantages of low thermal resistance ...
Renkuan Liu +5 more
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Evaluation of SiC Schottky diodes using pressure contacts [PDF]
, 2017 The thermomechanical reliability of SiC power devices and modules is increasingly becoming of interest especially for high power applications where power cycling performance is critical. Press-pack assemblies are a trusted and reliable packaging solution
Alatise, Olayiwola +7 more
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High-throughput and Full Automatic DBC-Module Screening Tester for High Power IGBT [PDF]
, 2015 We developed a high-throughput screening tester for DBC-module of IGBT. The tester realizes a new screening test with current distribution in addition to a conventional switching test. It consists of a power circuit, a replaceable test head, sensor array
Noda R. +5 more
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The Impact of Power Switching Devices on the Thermal Performance of a 10 MW Wind Power NPC Converter
Energies, 2012 Power semiconductor switching devices play an important role in the performance of high power wind energy generation systems. The state-of-the-art device choices in the wind power application as reported in the industry include IGBT modules, IGBT press ...
Ke Ma, Frede Blaabjerg
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High Voltage, 2021 PEEK (polyetheretherketone) and N2 are used in the packaging of high‐voltage power electronics as the frame material and insulation gas, respectively. The surface discharge behaviours of PEEK in N2 under positive repetitive square voltage are the main ...
Ye Li +4 more
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Investigation of FACTS devices to improve power quality in distribution networks [PDF]
, 2011 Flexible AC transmission system (FACTS) technologies are power electronic solutions that improve power transmission through enhanced power transfer volume and stability, and resolve quality and reliability issues in distribution networks carrying ...
Rehman Shaikh, Muhammad Asim +1 more
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Quantitative microstructure characterization of Ag nanoparticle sintered joints for power die attachment [PDF]
, 2014 The samples of sintered Ag joints for power die attachments were prepared using paste of Ag nanoparticles at 240 °C and 5 MPa for 3 to 17 minutes. Their microstructural features were quantitatively characterized with scanning elec-tronic microscopy ...
Christopher Mark Johnson +8 more
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Estimation of the power electronic converter lifetime in fully rated converter wind turbine for onshore and offshore wind farms [PDF]
, 2014 A comparison has been made of the converter lifetime for a 3MW fully rated converter horizontal axis wind turbine located onshore and offshore. Simulated torque and speed of the turbine shaft were used to calculate voltage and current time series, that ...
Givaki, K, Jamieson, P, Parker, M
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Energy Technology, Volume 14, Issue 4, April 2026.This article provides a comprehensive review of loss mechanisms in the generation stage of energy systems, covering fossil, nuclear, and renewable technologies. It examines their environmental and operational implications and shows how overlooking generation losses distorts efficiency assessments.
Pooya Parvizi +4 more
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