Comparative study and simulation of optimal converter topologies for SMES systems

Author

Iglesias, I.J. ; Acero, J. ; Bautista, Alfredo

Author_Institution

Servicio de Tecnicas Fisicas, Madrid, Spain

Volume

5

Issue

2

fYear

1995

fDate

6/1/1995 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

254

Lastpage

257

Abstract

In this paper a comparative study between different topologies for SMES (Superconducting Magnet Energy Storage) systems is presented. The study is based on the simulation of different options by using EMTP (Electromagnetic Transients Program). The comparison is mainly centered on two converter types: current and voltage converters. Although both topologies could be used for SMES systems, the simulation results give an excellent tool to select the more appropriate topology for any specific application. All the topologies analyzed are based on self-commutating devices (GTO or IGBT) and PWM mode control. This allows a fast and independent adjustment of both active and reactive powers, AC current harmonics minimization and four quadrants (P,Q) operation.<>

Keywords

PWM power convertors; circuit analysis computing; commutation; digital simulation; power system harmonics; reactive power control; superconducting magnet energy storage; thyristor convertors; AC current harmonics minimization; EMTP; Electromagnetic Transients Program; GTO; IGBT; PWM mode control; SMES systems; Superconducting Magnet Energy Storage; active power control; current converters; four quadrants operation; optimal converter topologies; reactive power control; self-commutating devices; voltage converters; EMTP; Energy storage; Insulated gate bipolar transistors; Power system harmonics; Pulse width modulation; Reactive power; Samarium; Superconducting magnets; Topology; Voltage;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Applied Superconductivity, IEEE Transactions on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

1051-8223

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/77.402536

Filename

402536