In this study, a new topology, using AC choppers is proposed for reactive power compensation in 25 kV/50 Hz railway networks. The low losses of these converters compared to other solutions such as voltage-sourced inverters-based STATCOMs, makes this approach attractive for high-power, single-phase systems such as railway networks. A possible solution based on the controlled impedance concept working in boost mode is proposed and applied to a substation in the French rail network. Design method presented end simulation results which confirm the performance of this low-cost and low-loss solution. Finally, the experimental results achieved on a 1.2 MVAR prototype are presented.


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    Title :

    Reactive power compensation in railways based on AC boost choppers


    Contributors:
    Raimondo, G. (author) / Ladoux, P. (author) / Lowinsky, A. (author) / Caron, H. (author) / Marino, P. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    2012-12-01


    Size :

    9 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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