Title :
Analysis of Current Distribution in Parallel Semiconductors of High Current Rectifiers in Electro-Intensive Plants
Author :
De Moraes, Edison Pires ; Kaiser, Walter
Author_Institution :
ABB Ltda, Sao Paulo
Abstract :
Power ratings of rectifying equipment can greatly exceed the capability of single rectifying devices. Parallel combinations of devices or equipments are a common means to increase current rating. One must ensure that current is shared fairly evenly between semiconductors under normal and overload conditions. This paper presents an analysis of current distribution among parallel semiconductors based on real case measurements in high power rectifiers with simultaneous current acquisition in all legs and devices.
Keywords :
current distribution; power plants; power semiconductor devices; rectifiers; current distribution; electro-intensive plants; high current rectifiers; high power rectifiers; parallel semiconductors; power semiconductor devices; Availability; Circuits; Current distribution; Current measurement; Electrochemical processes; Fuses; Inductance; Magnetic field measurement; Performance evaluation; Rectifiers;
Conference_Titel :
Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, 2008. IAS '08. IEEE
Conference_Location :
Edmonton, Alta.
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2278-4
Electronic_ISBN :
0197-2618
DOI :
10.1109/08IAS.2008.352
