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AC-link™ Converter Topology for Power-Dense AC and DC Applications
Technical Paper
2006-01-3031
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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This paper explores applications of the novel AC-link™ technology, a fundamentally different method of distributing and converting electrical power that is well suited to a wide variety of power distribution and Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) applications: DC-DC, AC-DC, or AC-AC. In particular, this paper will explore directed energy, load-leveling, and pulsed power applications and the advantages they gain from AC- link™'s low output voltage ripple, <1% to 3% input harmonic currents, and four-quadrant operation. A DC- DC prototype AC-link™ unit has been completed with an output of 50kVDC and power density of 1.4 MW/m3. A preliminary design of a 4,160 V AC 95 kV regulated supply has a projected power density of ~3 MW/m3 with a small internal transformer operating at ~20 kHz. This paper will also present a new transformerless AC-link™ design with a power density of around 5 MW/m3 for diode-pumped laser applications.
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Limpaecher, R. and Limpaecher, E., "AC-link™ Converter Topology for Power-Dense AC and DC Applications," SAE Technical Paper 2006-01-3031, 2006, https://doi.org/10.4271/2006-01-3031.Also In
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