In this paper, a new multi-pulse diode rectifier system is proposed for high power motor drives The proposed approach draws near sinusoidal currents from the utility line with 5th, 7th, 11th, 13th, 17th and 19th harmonics eliminated. A method to exten...
In this paper, a new multi-pulse diode rectifier system is proposed for high power motor drives The proposed approach draws near sinusoidal currents from the utility line with 5th, 7th, 11th, 13th, 17th and 19th harmonics eliminated. A method to extend the conventional 12-pulse rectifier to a 24-pulse system is proposed.. With the addition of two controlled switches such as IGBT's, the pulse number is extended beyond 24 pulses. A generalized PWM technique is presented and an example 48-pulse system is demonstrated Simulation results verify the proposed concept and experimental results are provided from a 208V, 10kVA rectifier system.