DocumentCode
2243607
Title
The solid-state transformer concept: A new era in power distribution
Author
van der Merwe, J.W. ; du T.Mouton, H.
Author_Institution
Dept. of Electr. & Electron. Eng., Univ. of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, South Africa
fYear
2009
fDate
23-25 Sept. 2009
Firstpage
1
Lastpage
6
Abstract
This paper considers the solid-state transformer concept as a viable alternative to the line frequency transformer in distribution circuits. The benefits of the concept are presented in terms of improvements to problem areas currently experienced on distribution networks as well as envisaged future or fringe benefits. Some barriers to universal acceptance of the concept are also identified, with the effects of these barriers analysed and discussed below.
Keywords
distribution networks; transformers; distribution circuits; distribution networks; line frequency transformer; power distribution; solid-state transformer; Africa; Circuit faults; Flexible AC transmission systems; Frequency; Power distribution; Power engineering and energy; Remuneration; Saturation magnetization; Solid state circuits; Voltage control;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
AFRICON, 2009. AFRICON '09.
Conference_Location
Nairobi
Print_ISBN
978-1-4244-3918-8
Electronic_ISBN
978-1-4244-3919-5
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/AFRCON.2009.5308264
Filename
5308264
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