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Arc Resistance Enhancement of Converter Transformer Tank Through Structural Improvements: Simulation and Experimental Validation

open access: yesHigh Voltage, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Currently, limited research exists on the structural response and protection methods of the converter transformer tank for ± 800 kV ultra‐high voltage direct current transmission project to high energy arc faults. This research investigates the dynamic response and the vulnerable areas of the ultra‐high voltage converter transformer under the ...
Ke Wang   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Mitigation of Motor Overvoltage in SiC-Device-Based Drives using a Soft-Switching Inverter [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
In SiC motor drives, the high-voltage slew rate (dv/dt) of switching transients results in excessive motor overvoltage, due to the reflected wave phenomenon (RWP), which stands behind the premature failure of motor winding insulation while raises ...
Xibo Yuan   +5 more
core   +3 more sources

Time to Breakdown for Type I Motor Winding Insulation Under High‐Frequency High‐Slew‐Rate Square Wave Voltages

open access: yesHigh Voltage, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The emergence of (ultra)wide bandgap ((U)WBG)‐based devices has significantly enhanced performance in high‐frequency switching applications, enabling breakthroughs in electric transportation, aerospace, and renewable energy systems. However, it also presents considerable challenges to insulation systems, such as electric motor winding ...
Easir Arafat   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Mechanism of Quasi‐Power‐Frequency Resonant Overvoltage Triggered by Multiple Lightning Strikes in High‐Voltage Alternating Current Systems Equipped With Shunt Reactor

open access: yesHigh Voltage, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This paper investigates the generation mechanism of quasi‐power‐frequency resonant overvoltage triggered by multiple lightning strikes in high‐voltage alternating current (HVAC) systems equipped with shunt reactors. Based on field measurements from a 500 kV AC system, equivalent and simplified circuit models have been established to analyse ...
Tao Liang   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Impact of Various Contact Structures on the Microscopic Surface Condition of Vacuum Interrupters During Capacitive Switching

open access: yesHigh Voltage, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The double‐break vacuum circuit breakers (VCBs) that utilize series break technology effectively increase the switching capability for capacitive currents, elevate the withstand voltage level, and reduce the likelihood of restrike, all without compromising the breaking capacity for short‐circuit currents.
Yun Geng   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Breaking Overvoltage of Dry-Type Air-Core Shunt Reactors and its Cumulative Effect on the Interturn Insulation

open access: yesIEEE Access, 2019
The mechanism of overvoltage formation in the breaking process of a dry-type air-core shunt reactor (DTACSR) is studied in this paper. In addition, the effect of the overvoltage on the interturn insulation characteristics of the DTACSR is also discussed.
Hongyan Nie   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Zero‐Current Switching Based Model Predictive Control of a Double‐Extended Overlapped Alternate Arm Converter Used in the VSC–HVDC System

open access: yesHigh Voltage, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The alternate arm converter (AAC) is one of the most efficient multilevel topologies based on voltage source converters (VSCs), which has recently gained attention in various applications, particularly in high voltage direct current (HVDC) systems.
Ehsan Akbari, Milad Samady Shadlu
wiley   +1 more source

Comprehensive Design and Experimental Validation of 30 kV Ultra‐Fast Flexible Controllable Arresters for HVDC Systems

open access: yesHigh Voltage, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT To effectively suppress transient overvoltages in HVDC systems, the design and experimental validation of a multi‐module series controllable arrester are presented. The voltage‐limiting performance, series voltage equalisation capability, and robustness under fault conditions in high‐voltage scenarios require further research.
Tai Yang   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Review and Analysis of Voltage Clamping Circuits With Low Overvoltage Ratios for DC Circuit Breakers

open access: yesIEEE Open Journal of the Industrial Electronics Society
Voltage clamping circuits are critical components in most direct-current circuit breakers (dcCBs) to achieve ultrafast dc fault interruptions and an extended lifetime.
Shuyan Zhao   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Research Progress in Treeing Phenomena of Polypropylene Insulation Materials

open access: yesHigh Voltage, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Polypropylene (PP) is increasingly utilised in high‐voltage systems due to its superior electrical and thermal properties. However, electrical treeing poses a significant threat to its long‐term reliability, potentially leading to insulation failure.
Boxue Du, Heyu Wang, Zhonglei Li
wiley   +1 more source

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