M.Ing. (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) / The possibilities and technology of converters with an alternating voltage link are investigated for high specific power conversion at high frequencies. With a view to the functional description of these power converters, s i muLat i on techniques are considered for both system and circuit analysis. A thorough investigation is made into the design of high frequency power transformers, which play an important role in this class of power circuits. This includes a theoretical analysis in conjunction with the 'practical implementation of a design procedure for minimal eddy current losses in the windings as well as experimental work on losses in ferrite cores. For the remainder of the study, attention is focussed on the two pulse inverter which is responsible for the generation of the alternating voltage in the high frequency link. The suitability of bipolar and field effect transistors for power switching, is critically examined and a voltage compensation on the bipolar Darlington, which reduces on-state losses, yielded good results upon application. A study on the feasibility of non-dissipative snubber techniques on the centre tapped inverter is presented, thus supplying a practical way of reducing switching losses without affecting the efficiency of the system. An additional, yet simple, network is added to the snubber circuits of the two pulse inverter which is operational during low load conditions.' in order also to have low switching losses under these circumstances. Finally a 50 k~v, 10 kHz centre tapped inverter was developed and built.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:uj/uj:4642 |
| Date | 03 April 2014 |
| Creators | Ferreira, Jan Abraham |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Rights | University of Johannesburg |
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