Title :
Specifying DC chopper systems for electrochemical applications
Author :
Maniscalco, P.S. ; Scaini, V. ; Veerkamp, W.E.
Author_Institution :
Dow Chem. Co., Houston, TX, USA
Abstract :
This paper deals with information that customers, suppliers and consultants should consider when specifying a high current DC chopper system. It deals with specification of the major components such as transformers, rectifiers, unregulated DC distribution bus, disconnect switches, choppers and cooling systems
Keywords :
AC-DC power convertors; chemical industry; choppers (circuits); distribution networks; electrochemistry; industrial power systems; power transformers; rectifiers; switchgear; DC chopper systems specification; consultants; cooling systems; customers; disconnect switches; electrochemical industry; guidelines; power systems; rectifiers; suppliers; transformers; unregulated DC distribution bus; Chemicals; Choppers; Diodes; IEEE members; Insulated gate bipolar transistors; Rectifiers; Switches; Thyristors; Transformers; USA Councils;
Conference_Titel :
Petroleum and Chemical Industry Conference, 1999. Industry Applications Society 46th Annual
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5601-2
DOI :
10.1109/PCICON.1999.806433
