New topology for more efficent converters for future offshore wind farms

• The concept of a novel soft-switching AC/DC converteris applied for use in future offshore wind farms. A voltagesource converter with capacitive snubbers and cycloconverters,connected via a medium frequency AC bus, promises substantialbenefits. This paper presents this new topology and describes its principle of operation. Furthermore, a comparison with state-ofthe-art adjustable speed generators reveals the potential of this new concept.

Ämnesord

TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER  -- Elektroteknik och elektronik -- Annan elektroteknik och elektronik (hsv//swe)

ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY  -- Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Information Engineering -- Other Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Information Engineering (hsv//eng)

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Electric power engineering

Elkraftteknik

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