Investigation of a Solid-State Damping Resistor for HVDC applications
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:
Efika, Ikenna; Vershinin, Konstantin; Davidson, Colin; Trainer, David (Alstom Grid UK Ltd – HVDC R&T, UK)
Wright, Nick; Tiwari, Amit (Newcastle University, UK)
Abstract:
Significant drivers for Silicon Carbide (SiC)-based semiconductor devices focus on the areas of increased power density, voltage and thermal rating. The high breakdown field of SiC allows good thermal conductivity and power densities; as such, SiC devices unlock a potential for use in applications with extreme operating conditions. This paper presents the investigations undertaken to characterise the performance of a SiC-based Solid State Damping Resistor installed within an High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Line Commutated Converter (LCC) Valve as a replacement for the passive damping resistor.