Fast, transient energy extraction from high frequency AC-alternators for use in electromagnetic launch applications

M. Giesselmann, B. McHale, M. Crawford

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Abstract

This paper describes work towards transient energy extraction from high frequency alternators to drive electromagnetic launchers through intelligent triggering of thyristors/Silicon Controlled Rectifiers (SCRs). The work was done using a 3-phase, 75 kVA level motor-generator set with a DC machine acting as the load. This system serves as a scale model to develop control techniques for full scale, multi-megajoule applications. With the use of a microcontroller and advanced sensors the system is able to maintain synchronization of the SCR converter with the generator voltage despite dynamically changing frequency and voltage distortion.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2004 12th Symposium on Electromagnetic Launch Technology - Slected Papers from the 12th Symposium on Electromagnetic Launch Technology
Pages180-185
Number of pages6
StatePublished - 2004
Event2004 12th Symposium on Electromagnetic Launch Technology - Snowbird, UT, United States
Duration: May 25 2004May 28 2004

Publication series

Name2004 12th Symposium on Electromagnetic Launch Technology

Conference

Conference2004 12th Symposium on Electromagnetic Launch Technology
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySnowbird, UT
Period05/25/0405/28/04

Keywords

  • Digital Control
  • Induction Machines
  • Motor Drives
  • Synchronous Generators

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