Title
Comparison of PWM AC chopper topologies
Abstract
In this paper, a commonly reported single-phase four-switch AC chopper topology is compared with a six-switch topology in terms of the total harmonic distortion (THD) of the input current, power factor (PF), commutation behavior, robustness and efficiency. Working principles of both topologies are presented along with simulation results. Based on a comparison of the findings, the four-switch topology is found to be better choice for the given application. Thus, the implementation of a four-switch topology is carried out at a power level of 10 kW. Experimental evaluation is carried out in order to verify the suitability of the circuit for the intended application. The experimental setup validates the findings of the simulations. Thus, the proposed approach is a practical way to improve input current THD and PF compared to thyristor choppers.
Year
DOI
Venue
2014
10.1109/IECON.2014.7048673
IECON
Keywords
Field
DocType
ac-ac power convertors,pwm power convertors,choppers (circuits),harmonic distortion,power conversion harmonics,power factor,switching convertors,thyristor convertors,pf,pwm ac chopper topologies,commutation behavior,input current thd,power 10 kw,single-phase four-switch ac chopper topology,six-switch topology,thyristor choppers,total harmonic distortion,ac chopper,ac converter,ac/ac,uv curing lamp,topology,pulse width modulation,power generation,reactive power,switches
Total harmonic distortion,Thyristor drive,Control theory,Power factor,AC power,Electronic engineering,Control engineering,Thyristor,Engineering,Commutation cell,Chopper,AC/AC converter
Conference
ISSN
Citations 
PageRank 
1553-572X
1
0.63
References 
Authors
1
6
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
marc hagemeyer110.63
Jitendra Solanki2598.01
Norbert Fröhleke372.26
Joachim Böcker4136.93
a averberg510.63
p wallmeier610.63