Title :
A 2 kW power subsystem for microgravity isolation platform experiments
Author_Institution :
Alcatel-Bell SDT, Charleroi, Belgium
fDate :
29 Jun-3 Jul 1992
Abstract :
Work contributing to the development of a 2 kW power subsystem for a future Spacelab microgravity platform is reported. Power transfer through a single-turn floating isolation transformer allows physical independence between Spacelab and the platform. Resonant techniques are used to nullify leakage inductance effects. A power system, based on a single 28 V, 72 A series-resonant converter, and to be realized in space-qualified hybrid technology. achieves an overall efficiency greater than 88% with an efficiency of 94% for the power inverter
Keywords :
invertors; power convertors; space vehicle power plants; 2 kW; 28 V; 72 A; Spacelab; leakage inductance elimination; microgravity isolation platform experiments; power inverter; power subsystem; series-resonant converter; single-turn floating isolation transformer; Conducting materials; Eddy currents; Hybrid power systems; Inductance; Inverters; Magnetic cores; Power supplies; Power transformers; Resonance; Space technology;
Conference_Titel :
Power Electronics Specialists Conference, 1992. PESC '92 Record., 23rd Annual IEEE
Conference_Location :
Toledo
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0695-3
DOI :
10.1109/PESC.1992.254758
