An evaluation of the DC-link capacitor heating in adjustable speed drive systems with different utility interface options
- 1 January 1999
- conference paper
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
- Vol. 2, 781-787 vol.2
- https://doi.org/10.1109/apec.1999.750457
Abstract
In this paper, an evaluation of DC-link capacitor heating in adjustable speed drive systems with different utility interface options is presented. The evaluation is based on the level of ripple currents DC-link capacitors can endure that lead to self-heating and reduction of capacitors' operating life. Three popular utility interface options for ASD systems are considered for evaluation. First, a standard six-pulse diode rectifier with and without DC-link inductor is examined. Second, an active PWM rectifier, which draws nearly sinusoidal current from the utility, is studied. Third, an auto-connected 12-pulse rectifier system for utility interface is analyzed. A new term capacitor heating factor (CHF) based on the dependence of ESR on frequency is introduced and is computed for various utility interface options and the results are compared. A mathematical procedure is outlined to analytically compute the capacitor ripple current and hence heating. Simulation and experimental results are presented to verify analytical calculation. Finally, a relative comparison of capacitor heating as a function of utility interface options is presented.Keywords
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