Title :
AC to DC power conversion now and in the future
Author :
Siebert, Tony ; Troedson, Anders ; Ebner, Stephan
Author_Institution :
ABB Autom. Inc., Milwaukee, WI, USA
fDate :
6/23/1905 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This paper compares the present available converter technologies and provides an assessment of the advantages/disadvantages offered by each technology. The latest advances in high power semiconductor devices have resulted in the introduction of new concepts for high power rectifier systems. A comparison of traditional technologies and future technologies is made. The increased use of modern IT technology is also briefly reviewed
Keywords :
AC-DC power convertors; choppers (circuits); power semiconductor devices; rectifying circuits; thyristor convertors; AC to DC power conversion; IT technology; SCR; active rectifier; chopper; converter technologies; future technologies; high power rectifier systems; high power semiconductor devices; thyristor; traditional technologies; Automation; Costs; Power conversion; Power semiconductor devices; Production systems; Rectifiers; Semiconductor diodes; Thyristors; USA Councils; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Petroleum and Chemical Industry Conference, 2001. IEEE Industry Applications Society 48th Annual
Conference_Location :
Toronto, Ont.
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7183-6
DOI :
10.1109/PCICON.2001.960536
