M.Ing. / The focus of the project is on the design of a variable output current source applied in the testing of circuit breakers. The possibility of the use of high-frequency, switch mode converters for the application, will be investigated. The expectation is the improvement of the system currently in use, with the help of a power electronic converter. For the application, a 1 to 200A adjustable current source must be developed, which will be powered from the 220V, 50Hz network. A number of possible solutions to the problem will be investigated. One of the challenges of the project is that the output of the converter must be a current and not a voltage, which is normally the case. Based on mathematical calculations and practical results, the best possible solution to the problem is obtained. An optimum system is presented, which meets the desired specifications.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:uj/uj:7267 |
| Date | 10 November 2011 |
| Creators | Britz, Pierre |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
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