An inverter for an electric vehicle propulsion application has been designed and constructed to excite a polyphase induction motor from a fixed propulsion battery source. The inverter, rated at 35kW peak power, is fully regenerative and permits vehicle operation in both the forward and reverse directions. Thyristors are employed as the power switching devices arranged in a dc bus commutated topology. This paper describes the major role the controller plays in generating the motor excitation voltage and frequency to deliver performance similar to dc systems. Motoring efficiency test data for the controller are presented. It is concluded that an SCR inverter in conjunction with an ac induction motor is a viable alternative to present dc vehicle propulsion systems on the basis of performance and size criteria.


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    Title :

    An SCR inverter for electric vehicles


    Contributors:
    Latos, T. (author) / Bosack, D. (author) / Ehrlich, R. (author) / Jahns, T. (author) / Mezera, J. (author) / Thimmesch, D. (author)

    Conference:

    Energy to the 21st century ; 1980 ; Seattle, WA


    Publication date :

    1980-01-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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