Solid-State Circuit Breakers (SSCBs) are being considered for several of the new Navy ships' power distribution platforms. This is because SSCBs offer many advantages to electrical systems that conventional Electro-Mechanical Circuit Breakers (EMCBs) cannot. These advantages include much faster interruption of overcurrents, based on lower current thresholds and/or di/dt rate of current rise; reduced energy flowing into the electrical system during faults; and reduced system ringing during fault interruptions. Additional advantages of SSCBs are the elimination of electrical arcing, which is particularly useful for DC and higher voltage distribution systems and systems in environments with volatile gases or explosives; reduced acoustic noise and Electro-Magnetic Interference (EMI) levels during circuit breaker switching; and reduced maintenance and lifecycle costs during the typical 40-year lifetime of the ship [1, 2]. This paper describes the advantages and disadvantages of SSCBs using IGCTs, SSCBs using IGBTs and conventional EMCBs. It will also describe the differences between IGCTs and IGBTs and will consider the design of the bus voltage snubber. This paper will also show how redesigning the ship's electrical system, while considering these important issues, can result in a more reliable, cost-effective power distribution system for the ship.


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    Title :

    IGCTs vs. IGBTs for circuit breakers in advanced ship electrical systems


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    Publication date :

    2009-04-01


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    237133 byte




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English



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