New Low Loss Thyristor for HVDC Transmission

Conference: PCIM Europe 2015 - International Exhibition and Conference for Power Electronics, Intelligent Motion, Renewable Energy and Energy Management
05/19/2015 - 05/20/2015 at Nürnberg, Deutschland

Proceedings: PCIM Europe 2015

Pages: 6Language: englishTyp: PDF

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Authors:
Vobecky, J.; Botan, V.; Stiegler, K.; Meier, U. (ABB Switzerland Ltd, Semiconductors, Switzerland)
Bellini, M. (ABB Corporate Research Center, Switzerland)

Abstract:
Four inch thyristor in the package with 100 mm pole piece was developed and fully qualified for 8.5 kV voltage class. The maximal ON-state voltage has been reduced from VTmax = 1.95 V to VTmax = 1.70 V at IT = 1.5 kA and T = 90 °C. Significant reduction of leakage current extended the blocking stability up to 115deg C. The device proved its robustness and lowered losses during valve testing in 6-pulse back-to-back synthetic test circuit. The reduction of valve losses is estimated at 6 to 8 %. The 3rd Generation of PCTs for HVDC from ABB is established.