Modelling, simulation and validation of a twelve-pulse autotransformer rectifier for aerospace applications

A.M. Cross, A.J. Forsyth, B. Cooper

Research output: Chapter in Book/Published conference outputConference publication

Abstract

A microcap SPICE circuit-level model of a 12-pulse autotransformer based rectifier for an aircraft fuel-pump motor drive is described. The importance of including the nonlinear magnetising inductance of the interphase transformers is illustrated. Small supply voltage distortions are seen to result in current imbalance in the interphase transformers, degrading the rectifier input current, and may lead to infringement of the power quality specification. The model has been validated for various operating supply voltages, frequencies and output powers, against measurements from a 3.75 kW unit.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSecond IEE international conference on power electronics, machines and drives
PublisherIET
Pages528-533
Number of pages6
Volume2
ISBN (Print)0-86341-383-8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Mar 2004
Event2nd IEE International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Duration: 31 Mar 20042 Apr 2004

Publication series

NameIEE conference publication series
PublisherIET
Number498
ISSN (Print)0537-9989

Conference

Conference2nd IEE International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives
Abbreviated titlePEMD 2004
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityEdinburgh
Period31/03/042/04/04

Keywords

  • SPICE
  • aerospace
  • autotransformers
  • harmonic distortion
  • inductance
  • motor drives
  • power conversion harmonics
  • power convertors
  • power measurement
  • power supply quality
  • rectifying circuits
  • transformer cores
  • 3.75 kW
  • aerospace applications
  • aircraft fuel-pump motor drive
  • core model
  • harmonics
  • interphase transformers
  • microcap SPICE circuit-level model
  • nonlinear magnetising inductance
  • power measurements
  • power quality specification
  • supply voltage distortions
  • twelve-pulse autotransformer rectifier

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