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Single-switch three-phase zero-current-transition rectifier with power factor correction

Abstract

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A novel, zero-current-transition (ZCT) topology of the single-switch three-phase boost PFC rectifier is proposed. The soft transition is achieved with a low-power auxiliary circuit employing an additional switch. The circuit can be used with an IGBT at switching frequencies up to 50. Its operation is analyzed in detail, and design guidelines are provided. The small signal model of the circuit is developed, and voltage mode control is designed. The results are verified on a 4 kW, 50 kHz, experimental ZCT rectifier with an IGBT; total harmonic distortion below 9% and efficiency above 95% were obtained.

Degree

thesis:*
Name thesis:degree_name
Master of Science
Level thesis:degree_level
masters
Discipline thesis:degree_discipline
Electrical Engineering
Department dc:contributor.department
Electrical Engineering
Grantor dc:publisher
Virginia Tech
Year dc:date.issued
1994

Author and committee

dc:creator, dc:contributor.*
Author dc:creator
  • Gatarić, Slobodan
Chair dc:contributor.committeechair
  • Boroyevich, Dushan
Committee members dc:contributor.committeemember
  • Lee, Fred C.
  • Baumann, William T.

Rights

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Statement dc:rights
  • In Copyright
Language dc:language.iso
en

Identifiers

dc:identifier.*
Dc Identifier Other
etd-12162009-020342
OAI identifier oai:identifier
oai:vtechworks.lib.vt.edu:10919/46258

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Gatarić, Slobodan. Single-switch three-phase zero-current-transition rectifier with power factor correction. masters thesis, Virginia Tech, 1994. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/46258