Centralized short-circuit detection for multiphase inverters

Thomas Huber, Alexander Kleimaier, Ralph Kennel

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Abstract

This paper presents a novel short-circuit (SC) detection method. Only one centralized measurement circuit is necessary per device / inverter, with significant advantages in combination with multiphase systems. It decouples the inverse AC component of the DC-link voltage to gather information about the output current. First tests achieved a SC detection time of 5.8 µs, which is already well suitable for fast detection of a load SC. To improve the SC detection time allowing for the protection from a module-internal SC, the SC detection topology was complemented. The functionality was validated by implementation in a three-phase silicon carbide (SiC) inverter resulting in a fast SC detection and turn-off within 260 ns after SC event.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPCIM Europe-International Exhibition and Conference for Power Electronics, Intelligent Motion, Renewable Energy and Energy Management, 2019
EditorsMartina Amrhein, Anna Schulze Niehoff
PublisherMesago PCIM GmbH
Pages362-368
Number of pages7
ISBN (Print)9783800749386
StatePublished - 2019
EventInternational Exhibition and Conference for Power Electronics, Intelligent Motion, Renewable Energy and Energy Management, PCIM Europe 2019 - Nuremberg, Germany
Duration: 7 May 20199 May 2019

Publication series

NamePCIM Europe Conference Proceedings
ISSN (Electronic)2191-3358

Conference

ConferenceInternational Exhibition and Conference for Power Electronics, Intelligent Motion, Renewable Energy and Energy Management, PCIM Europe 2019
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityNuremberg
Period7/05/199/05/19

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