• DocumentCode
    1973866
  • Title

    Evaluation of power converters for MMA arc welding

  • Author

    Blasco, N. ; Martínez, A. ; Cebolla, F. J Pérez ; Vicuna, J.E. ; Lacámara, I. ; Oliva, J.A.

  • Author_Institution
    Univ. de Zaragoza, Zaragoza
  • fYear
    2007
  • fDate
    4-7 June 2007
  • Firstpage
    365
  • Lastpage
    370
  • Abstract
    This paper evaluates several DC-DC power converter topologies suitable for arc welding focusing on MMA type (manual metal arc). The aim is to outline the main characteristics of this process that directly affect the electronic design of the DC-DC converter and to set criteria to select the most adequate. They will be compared taking into account volume, weight, cost and functionality. As a result, it will be selected those that fit better for the application. To conclude, some experimental results on a full-bridge converter confirm the study and the selection procedure followed.
  • Keywords
    DC-DC power convertors; arc welding; bridge circuits; DC-DC power converter topologies; electronic design; full-bridge converter; manual metal arc welding; Circuit topology; DC-DC power converters; Electrodes; Electrons; Heat sinks; Magnetic resonance; Plasma temperature; Power electronics; Pulse width modulation; Welding;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • Conference_Titel
    Industrial Electronics, 2007. ISIE 2007. IEEE International Symposium on
  • Conference_Location
    Vigo
  • Print_ISBN
    978-1-4244-0754-5
  • Electronic_ISBN
    978-1-4244-0755-2
  • Type

    conf

  • DOI
    10.1109/ISIE.2007.4374625
  • Filename
    4374625