Current-Source Converter and Cycloconverter Topologies for Industrial Medium-Voltage Drives

• Published in: IEEE transactions on industrial electronics (1982) Vol. 55; no. 7; pp. 2786 - 2797
• Main Authors: Bin Wu, Pontt, J., Rodriguez, J., Bernet, S., Kouro, S.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York IEEE 01.07.2008; The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
• Subjects: Adjustment; Converters; Current sources; Current-source inverter (CSI); cycloconverter (CCV); Cycloconverters; Electrical equipment; Frequency conversion; high-power drives; Inverters; load-commutated inverter (LCI); Matrix converters; Medium voltage; Modulation; Power engineering and energy; Pulse inverters; Pulse width modulation inverters; Repair & maintenance; Switching converters; Thyristors; Topology; Variable speed drives; Voltage; Load Commutated Inverter; Current Source Inverter; High Power Drives; Cycloconverter
• ISSN: 0278-0046; 1557-9948
• DOI: 10.1109/TIE.2008.924175

This paper, along with an earlier published paper as Part 1, provides a comprehensive review of the state of the art of high-power converters (above 1 MW) for adjustable-speed ac drives. In this highly active area, different converter topologies have been developed for various drive applications in the industry. Due to its extensive coverage, the subject is divided into two parts: multilevel voltage source and current source converter topologies. This paper is focused on the second part and covers the current source converter technologies, including pulsewidth-modulated current-source inverters (CSIs) and load-commutated inverters. In addition, this paper also addresses the present status of the direct converter, which is also known as cycloconverter (CCV). This paper focuses on the latest CSI and CCV technologies and an overview of the commonly used modulation schemes. It also provides the latest technological advances and future trends in CSI- and CCV-fed large drives. This paper serves as a useful reference for academic researchers and practicing engineers in the field of power converters and adjustable-speed drives.