Multi-stage DC hybrid switch with slow switching

Y. Tang, J.L. Duarte, R.P.P. Smeets, T.E. Motoasca, E. Lomonova

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Abstract

The applications of direct current are limited in medium and high power systems because of the problems in switching. In this paper, a circuit of a multi-stage dc hybrid switch is proposed for medium-power (10kW) highly-inductive dc systems. Based on the multi-stage switching strategy, a slow switching method is further studied for limiting the overvoltage to power semiconductor devices. The feasibility of the circuit, the strategy, and the method for a 10 kW inductive DC system is verified by both simulation and prototype tests. The limitation and potential of the multi-stage hybrid switching concept for higher power- level systems are additionally discussed.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 37th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (IECON 2011), 7-11 November 2011, Melbourne, VIC
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Pages1462-1467
ISBN (Print)978-1-61284-969-0
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Event37th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, IECON 2011 - Melbourne, Australia
Duration: 7 Nov 201110 Nov 2011
Conference number: 37

Conference

Conference37th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, IECON 2011
Abbreviated titleIECON 2011
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CityMelbourne
Period7/11/1110/11/11

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